| 单词 | goodwill envoy |
| 释义 | > as lemmasgoodwill envoy b. With reference to diplomatic visits, international relations, etc., as goodwill envoy, goodwill tour, goodwill visit, etc. ΚΠ 1921 Southern Workman Dec. (preceding p. 528a) Dr. Moton..and a company of well-known colored leaders, recently traveled on a ‘good-will’ tour, enlisting the interest, support, and co-operation of thousands upon thousands of white and colored citizens. 1935 Economist 18 May 1125/2 A lesser American naval squadron is making a ‘goodwill tour’ in Japanese waters. 1947 Ann. Reg. 1946 222 In July the British Labour Party sent a ‘goodwill’ mission to Moscow. 1961 Listener 21 Dec. 1081/2 President Kennedy arrives in Caracas..at start of a ‘goodwill’ tour of Latin America. 1987 C. Achebe Anthills of Savannah iii. 26 A goodwill delegation from Abazon. 2011 Independent 27 Aug. 36/1 The triple-masted Colombian barque ARC Gloria slid through the raised bascules of Tower Bridge yesterday to end a three-day goodwill visit to London. < as lemmas |
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