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单词 stand-pattism
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stand-pattismn.

Brit. /ˌstan(d)ˈpatɪz(ə)m/, /ˈstan(d)ˌpatɪz(ə)m/, U.S. /ˌstæn(d)ˈpædˌɪzəm/, /ˈstæn(d)ˌpædˌɪzəm/
Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: stand v., -ism suffix.
Etymology: < stand v. + -ism suffix. Compare slightly earlier stand-patter n.
Now somewhat rare.
Esp. in politics: a policy of maintaining an avowed policy or stance, instead of considering proposals for change or reform.
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1903 Public Opinion 8 Oct. 451/2 The Republican platform is principally noteworthy for the vehemence with which its framers ‘stand pat’ upon the tariff. The father of ‘stand pattism’ himself could not find fault with the declaration that no revision is needed now.
1923 Jewish Forum Jan. 48 In twenty-five years from now many things for which these young people plead and contend will be looked upon as stand-pattism by the so-called radicals of that time.
1995 Courier-Mail (Brisbane) (Nexis) 26 Aug. (Business section) 62 They hoped the Fed would use the opportunity of its meeting to jack up interest rates. Still another group has applauded the Fed's stand-pattism.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2022).
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