| 单词 | filibuster |
| 释义 | filibuster (fɪlɪbʌstəʳ ) Word forms: filibusters , filibustering , filibustered 1. countable noun A filibuster is a long slow speech made to use up time so that a vote cannot be taken and a law cannot be passed. [mainly US] The senator has threatened a filibuster to block the bill. Synonyms: obstruction, delay, postponement, hindrance 2. verb If a politician filibusters, he or she makes a long slow speech in order to use up time so that a vote cannot be taken and a law cannot be passed. [mainly US] They simply threatened to filibuster until the Senate adjourns. [VERB] A group of senators plans to filibuster a measure that would permit drilling. [VERB noun] Synonyms: obstruct, prevent, delay, put off |
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