Lingo

Politics

12 Words

6m

1.
[drive] a wedge
短语

The ongoing conflict in the region is driving a wedge between neighboring countries, straining diplomatic relations.

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2.
[bridge] the (gap|gulf|divide)
短语

The organization is currently working to bridge the gap between different generations by promoting intergenerational activities and dialogue.

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3.
spin doctor
名词

传播顾问, 媒体操纵者

The spin doctor carefully crafts the politician's speeches to ensure they resonate with the target audience.

舆论导向专家精心设计政治家的演讲,以确保它们能引起目标受众的共鸣。

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4.
[divide] and [conquer|rule]
短语

The politician is employing a "divide and conquer" strategy to exploit divisions among rival parties.

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5.
[drain] the swamp
短语

The politician is campaigning on a promise to drain the swamp and combat corruption in government.

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6.
new wine in an old bottle
短语

The company is struggling to implement modern technologies within its outdated infrastructure, exemplifying the challenge of putting new wine in old bottles.

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7.
old wine in a new bottle
短语

As the industry evolves, companies that offer true innovation will thrive, while those with old wine in a new bottle will struggle to stay relevant.

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8.
[pass] the buck
短语

The manager frequently passes the buck to his subordinates, refusing to take responsibility for the team's failures.

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9.
plum tree
名词

李子树, 特权的来源

Despite his lack of experience, he was given the plum tree of projects, while others were left with mundane tasks.

尽管缺乏经验,他还是得到了项目的李子树,而其他人则被留下了平凡的任务。

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10.
dream ticket
名词

梦想门票, 完美组合

In the culinary world, a dream ticket would be a cooking class taught by a Michelin-starred chef followed by a gourmet meal prepared by them.

在烹饪界,梦想门票将是由米其林星级厨师教授的烹饪课,随后是由他们准备的美食大餐。

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11.
[take] the floor
短语

She takes the floor and delivers a powerful speech that captivates the audience.

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12.
on the stump
短语

The candidate is on the stump, delivering passionate speeches to rally supporters.

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