| 释义 |
ˌpro-Euroˈpean, n. and a.
[pro-1 5 a.]
A. n. One who favours or supports Europe or other European countries; spec., a supporter of (British membership of) the European Economic Community.
B. adj. Favouring or supporting Europe or other European countries; spec., supporting (British membership of) the European Economic Community.
1944Sun (Baltimore) 8 July 6/4 An even more rhetorical appeal was issued on the same day by the PPF..(‘pro-European’). 1962Guardian 10 July 18/7 The Liberals alone have a consistently pro-European tradition. 1963Ann. Reg. 1962 35 The pro-Europeans in the country were a majority of the under-45s, of the over-{pstlg}25 a week men.., and of those educated past the age of 16. 1969Time 4 July 23 Maurice Schumann, 58, Minister of Foreign Affairs, combines impeccable Gaullist credentials with a pro-European outlook. 1970Manch. Guardian Weekly 4 Apr. 8 A strongly pro-European speech from Mr Roy Hattersley, the Minister of Defence. 1971New Yorker 3 July 64 The highly uncertain future if Britain does not go into Europe has not yet been adequately explained or understood, according to some anxious pro-Europeans. 1979Guardian 28 Apr. 32/2 A tougher line on Europe may upset the more pro-European wing of her party. |