单词 | charm offensive |
释义 | > as lemmascharm offensive charm offensive n. the adoption of a plausible manner or cooperative approach as an expedient strategy for achieving a goal (esp. in Politics). ΚΠ 1979 Summary of World Broadcasts Pt. 3: Far East (B.B.C.) 18 Apr. FE/6094/A3/12 Sihanouk, ‘who has launched a veritable “charm offensive” towards the Philippines since he retired here [i.e. Peking] from political activity, increased his public attentions to the country.’ 1993 U.S. News & World Rep. 11 Jan. 18/3 Instead of taking a hard line, the official expects Hussein to emphasize a new ‘reasonableness’... If the ‘charm offensive’ fails, U.S. officials fear a resumption of military probing and acts of terrorism. < as lemmas |
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