| 单词 | popularity contest |
| 释义 | > as lemmaspopularity contest popularity contest n. a contest in which the relative popularity of individuals is assessed, or in which popularity is sought; (in extended use) an assessment of the merits of people or issues based on superficial qualities or criteria. ΘΚΠ the mind > attention and judgement > esteem > approval or sanction > quality of being approvable or acceptable > popularity > [noun] > measure of popularity popularity contest1901 popularity poll1922 1901 Atlanta (Georgia) Constit. 8 Oct. 4/5 O'Neill most popular man. Gate City Guard Captain wins in popularity contest. 1973 ‘E. McBain’ Hail to Chief i. 15 The decisions I make ain't always popular, but..I'm not running no popularity contest. 1990 L.A. Style Mar. 202/2 Despite the sanctimonious air, the awards are essentially a popularity contest and always have been. < as lemmas |
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