| 单词 | salami tactics |
| 释义 | > as lemmassalami tactics salami tactics n. the piecemeal attack on or elimination of (esp. political) opposition (see quot. 1952). ΘΚΠ the world > action or operation > harm or detriment > hostile action or attack > [noun] > attack by hostile measures or words > piecemeal attack salami tactics1952 1952 Times 19 May 7/3 Mr. Rákosi describes one stage in it as ‘salami tactics’, by which slices of the Small-holders' Party were cut away and its strength worn down, even while the Small-holders' leader was Prime Minister and Mr. Rákosi his deputy. 1964 Spectator 29 May 731/2 Castro's skilful use of ‘salami tactics’ was helped by their prevailing reluctance to be considered ‘witch-hunters’. 1978 Times 28 Apr. 17/7 If these salami tactics are continued it will not be long before they [sc. Kew Gardens] are closed on every public holiday. < as lemmas |
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