politician

来自politic,政治的，-ian,人。

politician (n.)

1580s, "person skilled in politics," from politics + -ian. It quickly took on overtones, not typically good ones. Johnson defines it as "A man of artifice; one of deep contrivance."

1. He is widely regarded as Hungary's most skilful politician.

他是公认的匈牙利最有手腕的政治家。

2. Those familiar with Sanders call him a consummate politician.

那些熟悉桑德斯的人都称他为手段高明的政治家。

3. Popular support—it's music to the ears of any politician.

大众的支持对任何一名政界人士来说都是佳音。

4. As a politician Jefferson frequently lashed out at the press.

作为一个政治人物，杰斐逊常常抨击新闻界。

5. He worked the room like a politician, gripping hands, and slapping backs.

他又是握手，又是拍背，像个政客一样把一屋子的人都笼络了一番。