pol‧i‧tics S2 W2 / pɒlətɪks, pɒlɪtɪks $ pɑ- / 名词
1 [ U also + 复数形式 动词 British English ] ideas and activities relating to gaining and using power in a country, city etc → political , politician :
a good understanding of politics in China
modern American politics
Politics have always interested Anita.
national/local etc politics
Brooke’s been involved in city politics since college.
The president should stand above party politics (= working only for your political party ) .
2 [不可数名词] the profession of being a politician :
Flynn retired from politics in 1986.
Her father’s trying to enter politics .
Smith went into politics in his early twenties.
3 [复数形式] the activities of people who are concerned with gaining personal advantage within a group, organization etc :
I’m tired of dealing with all of the office politics .
Her art examines sexual politics (= how power is shared between men and women ) .
politics of
the politics of race and class at American universities
4 [复数形式] someone’s political beliefs and opinions :
I assume her politics must be fairly conservative.
5 [不可数名词] especially British English the study of political power and systems of government 同义词 political science :
Tom is studying for a degree in politics.
COLLOCATIONS
ADJECTIVES/NOUN + politics
national politics Mark had always been keen to have a career in national politics.
local politics Ann is very active in local politics.
international politics The two superpowers that dominated international politics.
world/global politics There was much going on in world politics at the time.
domestic politics (= within a country ) The war had a major impact on the country’s domestic politics.
party politics (= trying to make your party successful ) He believes that party politics has no place in local government.
power politics (= attempting to get power by using or threatening to use force ) The party argued that power politics would always lead to war.
短语
be involved in politics After university, he became involved in local politics.
take part in politics Young people should be encouraged to take part in politics.
be active in politics (= be involved in ) I was very active in politics before I retired.
interfere/meddle in politics He warned the army against interfering in politics.
THESAURUS
right-wing 形容词 a right-wing person or group wants low taxes, a strong army and police force, and the individual to be free from government interference as much as possible : right-wing political parties | Some of his supporters are very right-wing. | right-wing policies on gun control
left-wing 形容词 a left-wing person or group wants the government to make society more equal by increasing taxes for rich people, and taking control of important industries and services : a left-wing newspaper | His views are very left-wing.
green 形容词 [通常用于名词前] supporting policies and principles which will protect the environment : green politicians | the Green Party | The government is under pressure to improve its green credentials (= to seem more like it wants to protect the environment ) .
radical 形容词 upporting political ideas that will involve great change : radical politicians | a radical economic reform programme
liberal 形容词 upporting political ideas that will allow people to have greater freedom : They want the government to have a more liberal policy on drugs.
moderate 形容词 having political opinions which are not extreme : People generally become more moderate as they get older. | The bill is supported by moderate Republicans.
extreme 形容词 having political opinions which are considered to be very unreasonable by many people : His views on immigration are very extreme. | an extreme right-wing organization