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filibuster

英['fɪlɪbʌstə] 美['fɪlə'bʌstɚ]
  • n. 海盗;暴兵,掠夺兵;阻挠议事的议员;阻挠议事的行动
  • vt. 阻碍议案通过
  • vi. 掠夺;阻饶议事

英英释意


1. a legislator who gives long speeches in an effort to delay or obstruct legislation that he (or she) opposes
2. a tactic for delaying or obstructing legislation by making long speeches