politics
含义: Activities related to government and gaining power; the study of government
The word 'politics' refers to activities associated with governing a country or organisation, including debate between parties with different views. It can also refer to strategies within any group (office politics). The phrase 'play politics' means to act for personal advantage rather than principle. 'Political' is the adjective form.
例句
- I try not to discuss politics at family dinners. 我尽量不在家庭聚餐时讨论政治。Intento no hablar de política en las cenas familiares.家族の夕食では政治の話をしないようにしています。가족 식사 자리에서는 정치 이야기를 하지 않으려고 합니다.
- She's studying politics at university. 她在大学学习政治学。Ella estudia política en la universidad.彼女は大学で政治学を学んでいます。그녀는 대학에서 정치학을 공부하고 있습니다.
- There's a lot of office politics in that company. 那家公司有很多办公室政治。Hay mucha política de oficina en esa empresa.あの会社は社内政治が多いです。그 회사는 사내 정치가 심합니다.
发音
用法指南
语境: general
语气: neutral
起源与历史
From Greek 'politika' meaning 'affairs of the cities', from 'politēs' (citizen), from 'polis' (city). Entered English via Latin 'politicus' in the 16th century.
文化背景
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
故事与趣闻
From Greek 'politikos' meaning 'of citizens' and 'polis' meaning 'city.' Ancient Greek city-states like Athens were the birthplace of democratic politics as we understand it today.
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