| 释义 |
ˈLeftist
Also leftist.
[f. as prec.]
An adherent of ‘the left’ in politics. Also attrib. or as adj.
1924Contemp. Rev. July 20, I would support either a violent reactionary, or extreme Leftist. 1937E. Snow Red Star over China ii. iii. 67 The Leftist Kuoming tang general. 1951E. Paul Springtime in Paris xi. 206 The anti-Communist Leftists, Existentialists, Trotskyists, Titoists and Anarchists published plans for a rival meeting. 1960Guardian 12 Apr. 8/3 Most of the leaders of the Labour party were probably Leftist rebels at the age of twenty. 1960Economist 8 Oct. 134/2 Many of the speeches were vaguely leftist. 1962Listener 4 Jan. 36/2 It refutes the leftist legend that Dollfuss was simply a Fascist. 1964L. Nkosi Rhythm of Violence 29 She's a bit of a Leftist, but I thought you wouldn't mind. 1967H. V. Dicks Marital Tensions 61 This vivacious, carefree girl with her disdain for tradition was matched by this progressive, leftist scholar. 1974Times 12 Oct. 5/4 It is difficult to find Spanish politicians who do not say they are leftists. |