early 15c., "pertaining to public affairs," from Middle French politique "political" (14c.) and directly from Latin politicus "of citizens or the state, civil, civic," from Greek politikos "of citizens, pertaining to the state and its administration; pertaining to public life," from polites "citizen," from polis "city" (see polis). Replaced in most adjectival senses by political. From mid-15c. as "prudent, judicious."
politic (v.)
also politick, "to engage in political activity," 1917, a back-formation from politics. Related: Politicked; politicking (for the -k- see picnic).
雙語例句
1. It seemed politic to say nothing.
沉默似乎是上策。
來自《權威詞典》
2. I felt it politic to keep my peace and play the part of the attentive listener.
我覺得保持沉默、做一名專心的聽眾比較明智。
來自柯林斯例句
3. 'I do it because it's politic; I do it on principle.
“ 我那樣做是出于策略, 出于原則.
來自英漢文學 - 雙城記
4. When the fight began, he thought it politic to leave.
剛一打起來他就想到還是走為上策.
來自辭典例句
5. David was more politic and successful than his predecessor.