| 单词 | brains truster |
| 释义 | > as lemmasˈbrains truster ˈbrains truster n. a member of a brains trust. ΚΠ 1933 Chicago Tribune 30 July 2/7 This extensive list of brains trusters engaged in research and planning activities of the recovery administration. 1943 Theatre World Mar. 28/2 Actors and actresses make excellent ‘Brains Trusters’. 1958 New Statesman 1 Feb. 127/2 He believes the Brains-trusters really are equipped to pronounce themselves upon, virtually, anything. 1990 Harvard Business Rev. Mar. 240/1 A Gorbachev brains truster, cheerful, open. 2006 A. Lawson Commonw. of Hope iii. 55 In the midst of intense national debate over reform plans, the Brains Trusters maintained harmony, despite their differences on specific points. < as lemmas |
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