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

Loanword
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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.

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