filibuster
UK/'filibʌstә/US
GREC2
Definitions
v.
To obstruct legislation by making long speeches or using other delaying tactics in a legislative body.
（在立法机构中）以冗长演说等手段阻挠议案通过
n.
A tactic of making long speeches to delay legislation; a person using such tactics.
（议会中的）冗长发言阻挠战术；采用此战术的议员
Root Breakdown
Loanwordfilibusterother
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Example Sentences
- 1.
Opposition senators attempted a filibuster to delay the controversial legislation.
- 2.
The politician used parliamentary procedures to filibuster and prevent a vote.