| 单词 | joined-up thinking |
| 释义 | > as lemmasjoined-up thinking a. colloquial (frequently humorous). Of thought, speech, etc.: coherent, organized, cogently or articulately developed; (also, in ironic or derogatory contexts) designating thought or speech only barely attaining such coherence. Now also in Politics: designating thought characteristic of ‘joined-up government’ (see sense 2b). Usually in joined-up thinking. ΚΠ 1989 Campaign 24 Mar. 43/4 To our surprise and disappointment, few could manage any joined-up thinking. 1993 T. Holt Overtime (BNC) 132 It was like watching a woodlouse climbing a wall, listening to Marco doing joined-up speaking. 1997 Observer 4 May 27/2 The gladiatorial style of debate may give way to what one new woman MP described as ‘joined-up thinking’. 2001 Ecologist Sept. 26/2 At that moment the long overdue arrival of governmental ‘joined-up thinking’ seemed to have arrived [sic]. < as lemmas |
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