单词 | Fabian |
释义 | Fabian n. & adj. --n a member or supporter of the Fabian Society, an organization of socialists aiming at a gradual rather than revolutionary achievement of socialism. --adj   1. relating to or characteristic of the Fabians.   2. employing a cautiously persistent and dilatory strategy to wear out an enemy (Fabian tactics). Derivatives Fabianism n. Fabianist n. Etymology: L Fabianus f. the name of Q. Fabius Maximus Cunctator (= delayer), Roman general of the 3rd c. BC, noted for cautious strategies |
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