1550s, "pertaining to a polity, civil affairs, or government;" from Latin politicus "of citizens or the state" (see politic (adj.)) + -al (1). Meaning "taking sides in party politics" (usually pejorative) is from 1749. Political prisoner first recorded 1860; political science is from 1779 (first attested in Hume). Political animal translates Greek politikon zoon (Aristotle, "Politics," I.ii.9) "an animal intended to live in a city; a social animal."
雙語例句
1. It was time now to show more political realism.
現(xiàn)在是拿出更多政治務(wù)實(shí)精神的時(shí)候了。
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2. The rabbis try to steer clear of political questions.
拉比們努力避開政治問題。
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3. He is known for his political savvy and strong management skills.
他以睿智的政治頭腦和強(qiáng)勢(shì)的管理手腕出名。
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4. He remains the anchor of the country's fragile political balance.
他仍然是維系該國(guó)脆弱的政治平衡的支柱。
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5. They say it would be political suicide for the party to abstain.