英语词汇“lobby”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

　

单词	lobby
释义	Trends of lobby View usage for: lobby (lɒbi) Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular presenttense lobbies, present participle lobbying, past tense, past participle lobbied 1. verb If you lobby someone such as a member of a government or council, you try to persuade them that a particular law should be changed or that a particular thing should be done. Carers from all over the U.K. lobbied Parliament last week to demand a better financialdeal. [VERB noun] Gun control advocates are lobbying hard for new laws. [VERB + for] The union has attacked the plan and threatened to lobby against it. [Vfor/against n] It must be terribly frustrating to lobby and get absolutely nowhere. [VERB] [Also V + against] Synonyms: campaign, press, pressure, push More Synonyms of lobby lobbying uncountable noun The aid was frozen in June after intense lobbying by conservative Republicans. [+ by] 2. countable noun A lobby is a group of people who represent a particular organization or campaign, and try to persuade a government or council to help or support them. Agricultural interests are some of the most powerful lobbies in Washington. He set up this lobby of independent producers. [+ of] ...the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights, a housing lobby group. Synonyms: pressure group, group, camp, faction More Synonyms of lobby 3. countable noun In a hotel or other large building, the lobby is the area near the entrance that usually has corridors and staircases leading off it. I met her in the lobby of the museum. [+ of] Synonyms: corridor, hall, passage, entrance More Synonyms of lobby lobby in British English (ˈlɒbɪ) nounWord forms: plural -bies 1. a room or corridor used as an entrance hall, vestibule, etc 2. mainly British a hall in a legislative building used for meetings between the legislators and members of the public 3. Also called: division lobby mainly British one of two corridors in a legislative building in which members vote 4. a group of persons who attempt to influence legislators on behalf of a particular interest verbWord forms: -bies, -bying or -bied 5. to attempt to influence (legislators, etc) in the formulation of policy 6. (intransitive) to act in the manner of a lobbyist 7. (transitive) to apply pressure or influence for the passage of (a bill, etc) Derived forms lobbyer (ˈlobbyer) noun Word origin C16: from Medieval Latin lobia portico, from Old High German lauba arbor, from laub leaf lobby in American English (ˈlɑbi) nounWord forms: plural ˈlobbies 1. a hall or large anteroom, as a waiting room or vestibule of an apartment house, hotel, theater, etc. 2. a large hall adjacent to the assembly hall of a legislature and open to the public 3. US a group of lobbyists representing the same special interest the oil lobby verb intransitiveWord forms: ˈlobbied or ˈlobbying US 4. to act as a lobbyist 5. to attempt to influence a public official in favor of something often with for verb transitive US 6. to attempt to influence (a public official) by acting as a lobbyist 7. to attempt to influence the passage of (a measure) by acting as a lobbyist Word origin LL lobia: see UNRESOLVED CROSS REF lobby in Hospitality (lɒbi) Word forms: (plural) lobbies noun (Hospitality (hotel): General) In a hotel or other large building, the lobby is the area near the entrance that usually has corridors and staircases leading offit. In the hotel lobby you'll find an inviting sitting area next to reception. Have a seat in the lobby and I'll fetch you when the cab arrives. I greeted guests in the lobby of the hotel. Examples of 'lobby' in a sentence lobby The lobby group said that three quarters of ingredient prices were rising as a result of weak sterling. Times, Sunday Times (2016) Business lobby groups have been lukewarm, loading their approval with a string of caveats. Times, Sunday Times (2016) An investigation by the consumer lobby group Which? Times, Sunday Times (2016) The officials know that a cosy relationship with such lobby groups leads to an easier life and more certain promotion than standing up for the taxpayer. Times, Sunday Times (2016) When vocal lobby groups make claims about the contamination of the environment from fracking, it is hard to face down public pressure. Times, Sunday Times (2016) The president-elect wants to put into law a five-year ban on officials lobbying former colleagues and a lifetime ban on lobbying on behalf of foreign governments. Times, Sunday Times (2016) They include tighter controls on lobbying and declaring outside interests. The Sun (2014) Another lobbying group riding another hobby horse? Times, Sunday Times (2006) It is understood that the council has been lobbying the government for help to fund tougher enforcement. Times, Sunday Times (2012) Gatwick is to redouble its campaign to lobby the government over the coming weeks and months. Times, Sunday Times (2015) The link section would be demolished and replaced with a structurally glazed glass lobby area. Times, Sunday Times (2015) Unions there have already begun lobbying against the deal because of concerns about job losses. Times, Sunday Times (2015) He was cleared of lobbying for one. The Sun (2013) They are often fronts for lobbying interests such as the alcohol or healthcare industries or foreign governments. Times, Sunday Times (2010) It is surely time to form an apolitical national group to lobby government on behalf of savers. Times, Sunday Times (2012) Are they likely to lobby for one? Times, Sunday Times (2015) The vested interests lobbying for money for their pet projects. Times, Sunday Times (2014) Such interests not only lobby government but control and organize important areas of social life independently of government. Hirst, Paul After Thatcher (1989) We have also been part of a national campaign lobbying for a reduction in the price of away tickets. Times, Sunday Times (2016) The doctor was seen in the building 's lobby afterwards. Times, Sunday Times (2014) It's been highly contested by a lot of powerful people lobbying around the area. Times, Sunday Times (2016) A climbing wall has been installed in the lobby of his building. Times, Sunday Times (2011) Police held about 50 demonstrators in the lobby of the building before allowing them to leave in small numbers. Times, Sunday Times (2010) The lobby group aims to spread beyond banking and plans to draft in high-profile executives from other industries to its advisory board. Times, Sunday Times (2014) I can see why the government and lobby groups have gone for a zero-tolerance policy on cigarettes. Times, Sunday Times (2011) The industry has already begun lobbying to have aid extended well beyond 2014 because the building costs are so much higher than for conventional power plants. Times, Sunday Times (2010) A As with all these things, lobby your local council. Times, Sunday Times (2006) In other languages lobby British English: lobby VERB If you lobby someone such as a member of a government or council, you try to persuade them that a particular law should be changed or that a particular thing should be done. They lobbied the government last week to demand a better financial deal. They have lobbied hard for new laws. American English: lobby Brazilian Portuguese: pressionar Chinese: 游说 European Spanish: presionar French: faire pression sur German: Einfluss nehmen auf Italian: fare pressione su Japanese: 働きかける Korean: 로비하다 European Portuguese: pressionar Latin American Spanish: presionar British English: lobby NOUN people A lobby is a group of people who represent a particular organization or campaign, and try to persuade a government or council to help or support them. Agricultural interests are some of the most powerful lobbies. American English: lobby Brazilian Portuguese: grupo de pressão Chinese: 游说团体 European Spanish: grupo de presión French: lobby German: Lobby Italian: lobby Japanese: 圧力団体 Korean: 로비 단체 European Portuguese: grupo de pressão Latin American Spanish: grupo de presión British English: lobby NOUN hotel In a hotel or other large building, the lobby is the area near the entrance that usually has corridors and staircases leading off it. I met her in the lobby of the museum. American English: lobby Brazilian Portuguese: saguão Chinese: 大厅 European Spanish: vestíbulo French: hall German: Eingangshalle Italian: atrio Japanese: ロビー Korean: 로비 European Portuguese: saguão Latin American Spanish: vestíbulo Chinese translation of 'lobby' lobby (ˈlɔbɪ) n (c) [of building] 大厅(廳) (dàtīng) (个(個), gè) (Pol, = pressure group) 游(遊)说(說)团(團) (yóushuìtuán) (个(個), gè) vt [MP, councillor] 游(遊)说(說) (yóushuì) vi to lobby for sth 为(為)某事而游(遊)说(說) (wèi mǒushì ér yóushuì) (verb) in the sense of campaign Definition to attempt to influence (legislators) in the formulation of policy Gun control advocates are lobbying hard for new laws. Synonyms campaign We are campaigning for law reform. press Police might now press for changes in the law. pressure He claimed the police pressured him to change his testimony. push Her parents kept her in school and pushed her to study. influence The conference influenced us to launch the campaign. promote urge persuade My husband persuaded me to come. appeal The UN has appealed for help from the international community. petition She is petitioning to regain ownership of the business. pull strings (British, informal) exert influence bring pressure to bear solicit votes 1 (noun) in the sense of pressure group Definition a group which attempts to influence legislators on behalf of a particular interest Agricultural interests are some of the most powerful lobbies there. Synonyms pressure group group a radical group within the Communist Party camp Voters have not yet moved en masse to the Conservative camp. faction A peace agreement will be signed by the leaders of the country's warring factions. lobbyists interest group special-interest group ginger group public-interest group (US, Canadian) 2 (noun) in the sense of corridor Definition a room or corridor used as an entrance hall or vestibule I met her in the lobby of the museum. Synonyms corridor He raced down the corridor towards the exit. hall The lights were on in the hall and in the bedroom. passage The toilets are up the stairs and along the passage to your right. entrance porch She stood framed in the doorway of the porch. hallway A central hallway leads into the dining and living areas. foyer I went and waited in the foyer. passageway an underground passageway that connects the two buildings entrance hall vestibule A tiled vestibule leads to an impressive staircase. Additional synonyms in the sense of appeal Definition to call on in support of an earnest request The UN has appealed for help from the international community. Synonyms plead, call, ask, apply, refer, request, sue, lobby, pray, beg, petition, solicit, implore, beseech, entreat, importune, adjure, supplicate in the sense of camp Definition a group that supports a particular doctrine Voters have not yet moved en masse to the Conservative camp. Synonyms faction, group, set, party, division, section, sector, minority, gang, lobby, bloc, contingent, pressure group, junta, clique, coterie, schism, splinter group, public-interest group (US, Canadian) in the sense of faction Definition a small group of people within a larger body, but differing from it in certain aims and ideas A peace agreement will be signed by the leaders of the country's warring factions. Synonyms group, set, party, division, section, camp, sector, minority, combination, coalition, gang, lobby, bloc, contingent, pressure group, caucus, junta, clique, coterie, schism, confederacy, splinter group, cabal, ginger group, public-interest group (US, Canadian) Synonyms of 'lobby' lobby Explore 'lobby' in the dictionary Additional synonyms in the sense of foyer Definition an entrance hall in a hotel, theatre, or cinema I went and waited in the foyer. Synonyms entrance hall, lobby, reception area, vestibule, anteroom, antechamber in the sense of group Definition a number of people or things considered as a unit a radical group within the Communist Party Synonyms faction, set, camp, clique, coterie, schism, cabal in the sense of hall Definition an entry area to other rooms in a house The lights were on in the hall and in the bedroom. Synonyms passage, lobby, corridor, hallway, foyer, entry, passageway, entrance hall, vestibule in the sense of hallway Definition an entrance area A central hallway leads into the dining and living areas. Synonyms corridor, hall, passageway in the sense of influence Definition to persuade or induce The conference influenced us to launch the campaign. Synonyms persuade, move, prompt, urge, counsel, induce, incline, dispose, arouse, sway, rouse, entice, coax, incite, instigate, predispose, impel, prevail upon in the sense of passage Definition a hall or corridor The toilets are up the stairs and along the passage to your right. Synonyms corridor, hallway, passageway, hall, lobby, entrance, exit, doorway, aisle, entrance hall, vestibule in the sense of passageway Definition corridor or passage an underground passageway that connects the two buildings Synonyms corridor, passage, hallway, hall, lane, lobby, entrance, exit, alley, aisle, wynd (Scottish) in the sense of persuade Definition to make (someone) do something by reason or charm My husband persuaded me to come. Synonyms talk (someone) into, urge, advise, prompt, influence, counsel, win (someone) over, induce, sway, entice, coax, incite, prevail upon, inveigle, bring (someone) round (informal), twist (someone's) arm, argue (someone) into in the sense of petition Definition to address or present a petition to (a government or to someone in authority) She is petitioning to regain ownership of the business. Synonyms appeal, press, plead, call (upon), ask, urge, sue, pray, beg, crave (informal), solicit, beseech, entreat, adjure, supplicate in the sense of porch Definition a covered approach to the entrance of a building She stood framed in the doorway of the porch. Synonyms vestibule, hall, entry, lobby, entrance, foyer, portal (literary), entrance hall, portico Additional synonyms in the sense of press Definition to urge (someone) insistently Police might now press for changes in the law. Synonyms call, ask, demand, campaign, push, insist on, clamour, make a claim in the sense of pressure Definition to persuade forcefully He claimed the police pressured him to change his testimony. Synonyms force, influence, persuade, compel, intimidate, drive, badger, coerce, bulldoze (informal), brainwash, dragoon, pressurize, breathe down someone's neck, browbeat, press-gang, prevail on, twist someone's arm (informal), turn on the heat (informal), put the screws on (slang) in the sense of push Definition to spur or drive (oneself or another person) in order to achieve more effort or better results Her parents kept her in school and pushed her to study. Synonyms urge, encourage, persuade, spur, drive, press, influence, prod, constrain, incite, coerce, egg on, impel, browbeat, exert influence on, inspan (South Africa) in the sense of vestibule Definition a small entrance hall A tiled vestibule leads to an impressive staircase. Synonyms hall, lobby, foyer, porch, entrance hall, portico, anteroom
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