英语词汇“a stalking horse”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

a stalking horse

something that is being used to obtain a temporary advantage so that someone can get what they really want at a later date. This expression is usually used to show disapproval.

The development will act as a stalking horse for further exploitation of the surrounding countryside.

someone in politics who stands against the leader of a party to test the strength of any opposition to them. They then withdraw in favour of a stronger challenger, if it looks likely that the leader can be defeated.

There was even talk of one of them putting up for the leadership as a `stalking horse' for the real contender.

单词	a stalking horse
释义	a stalking horse something that is being used to obtain a temporary advantage so that someone can get what they really want at a later date. This expression is usually used to show disapproval. The development will act as a stalking horse for further exploitation of the surrounding countryside. someone in politics who stands against the leader of a party to test the strength of any opposition to them. They then withdraw in favour of a stronger challenger, if it looks likely that the leader can be defeated. There was even talk of one of them putting up for the leadership as a `stalking horse' for the real contender. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers
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