| 单词 | bully pulpit |
| 释义 | > as lemmasbully pulpit bully pulpit n. U.S. Politics a public office or position of authority that provides its occupant with the opportunity to speak out and be listened to on any issue.Apparently originally used by United States President Theodore Roosevelt to explain his personal view of the presidency.In later use sometimes understood as showing bully n.1 3a. ΘΚΠ society > authority > office > [noun] > office with opportunity for speaking out bully pulpit1909 1909 Outlook (N.Y.) 27 Feb. 430/1 He [sc. President Roosevelt]..swung round in his swivel chair, and said: ‘I suppose my critics will call that preaching, but I have got such a bully pulpit!’ 1977 Newsweek 14 Feb. 23/3 Carter took to what Theodore Roosevelt once called the bully pulpit of the White House. 1993 Coloradoan (Fort Collins) 16 Jan. a12/1 What power the governor had comes from good will and the ‘bully pulpit’ of the office. 2015 N.Y. Mag. 5 Oct. 42/2 He is, after all, the man with the electoral mandate, the bully pulpit, the veto pen, the executive order. < as lemmas |
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