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单词 lobby
释义

lobby ​‌

​noun countable
UK /ˈlɒbi/
Other entries for this word
lobby verb
division lobby noun
lobby correspondent noun
Word Forms
singularlobby
plurallobbies
DEFINITIONS3
  1. 1
    an organized group of people who represent a particular area of business or society and try to influence politicians

    The government is eager not to upset the powerful farming lobby.

    a transport lobby group

    Synonyms and related words
    Groups of people with shared interests or aims
    association
    commission
    organization
    1. 1a
      an action such as a protest or meeting which is intended to influence politicians

      Pensioners took part in a mass lobby of parliament.

      Synonyms and related words
      Activism, rebellion, protest and terrorism
      7/7
      9/11
      agitation
  2. 2
    the area just inside the entrance to a hotel, theatre, or other large building
    Synonyms and related words
    Rooms and areas in hotels and guest houses
    bridal suite
    check-in
    coffee shop
    Synonyms and related words
    Rooms in theatres, restaurants and other public buildings
    apartment
    auditorium
    ballroom
  3. 3
    a place in the British parliament building where politicians meet and talk to journalists
    Synonyms and related words
    In the UK Parliament and Assemblies
    agent
    backbench
    backbencher

lobby ​‌

​noun countable
US /ˈlɑbi/
Other entries for this word
lobby verb
Word Forms
singularlobby
plurallobbies
DEFINITIONS2
  1. 1
    an organized group of people who represent a particular area of business or society and try to influence politicians

    The administration is eager not to upset the powerful farming lobby.

    a transportation lobby group

    Synonyms and related words
    Groups of people with shared interests or aims
    association
    commission
    organization
    1. 1a
      an action such as a protest or meeting which is intended to influence politicians
      Synonyms and related words
      Activism, rebellion, protest and terrorism
      7/7
      9/11
      agitation
  2. 2
    the area just inside the entrance to a hotel, theater, or other large building
    Synonyms and related words
    Rooms and areas in hotels and guest houses
    bridal suite
    check-in
    cocktail lounge
    Synonyms and related words
    Rooms in theaters, restaurants and other public buildings
    apartment
    auditorium
    ballroom

lobby

​verb intransitive/transitive
UK /ˈlɒbi/
Other entries for this word
lobby noun
division lobby noun
lobby correspondent noun
Word Forms
present tense
I/you/we/theylobby
he/she/itlobbies
present participlelobbying
past tenselobbied
past participlelobbied
DEFINITIONS1
  1. 1
    to try to influence politicians or people in authority on a particular subject
    lobby for:

    Our organization is lobbying for tougher laws to control toxic waste.

    lobby someone to do something:

    Motorists lobbied the government to take action on petrol prices.

    Synonyms and related words
    To encourage someone to do or to not do something
    encourage
    persuade
    convince

lobby

​verb intransitive/transitive
US /ˈlɑbi/
Other entries for this word
lobby noun
Word Forms
present tense
I/you/we/theylobby
he/she/itlobbies
present participlelobbying
past tenselobbied
past participlelobbied
DEFINITIONS1
  1. 1
    to try to influence politicians or people in authority on a particular subject
    lobby someone to do something:

    Motorists lobbied Congress to take action on gas prices.

    lobby for:

    Our organization is lobbying for tougher laws to control toxic waste.

    Synonyms and related words
    To encourage someone to do or to not do something
    encourage
    persuade
    convince
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