1580s, "person skilled in politics," from politics + -ian. It quickly took on overtones, not typically good ones. Johnson defines it as "A man of artifice; one of deep contrivance."
雙語例句
1. He is widely regarded as Hungary's most skilful politician.
他是公認(rèn)的匈牙利最有手腕的政治家。
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2. Those familiar with Sanders call him a consummate politician.
那些熟悉桑德斯的人都稱他為手段高明的政治家。
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3. Popular support—it's music to the ears of any politician.
大眾的支持對任何一名政界人士來說都是佳音。
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4. As a politician Jefferson frequently lashed out at the press.
作為一個政治人物，杰斐遜常常抨擊新聞界。
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5. He worked the room like a politician, gripping hands, and slapping backs.