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单词 jusqu'auboutiste
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jusqu'auboutiste

/ˌʒuːskəʊbuːˈtiːst/
(also jusquaboutist, jusqu'auboutist, jusquauboutiste)
noun
A person who advocates carrying on a conflict until the bitter end, or until a conclusive victory has been gained or all of one's aims achieved.
  • Originally with reference to the First World War (1914–18)..
adjective
Characterized by the intent to carry on a conflict to the bitter end.

Origin

Early 20th century; earliest use found in The New Statesman. From French jusqu'auboutiste, jusquauboutiste, noun and adjective from jusqu'au bout + -iste.

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