| 单词 | faction |
| 释义 | faction (fækʃən ) Word forms: factions 1. countable noun A faction is an organized group of people within a larger group, which opposes some of the ideas of the larger group and fights for its own ideas. A peace agreement will be signed by the leaders of the country's warring factions. Synonyms: group, set, party, division 2. uncountable noun Faction is also used to describe argument and disagreement within a group of people. Faction and self-interest appear to be the norm. Synonyms: dissension, division, conflict, rebellion Collocations: faction of a party In his weekly radio address, the president accused them of being 'more concerned with appeasing an extreme faction of their party than working to pass a budget'. Times, Sunday Times It was interpreted by some as a deliberate leak, as the so-called 'liberal' faction of the party sought to influence public opinion. Times, Sunday Times They represent a liberal faction of the party. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Since 1987, the moderate faction of the party has held the leading positions. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Such reformist actions were not seen kindly by the conservative faction of the party. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 With the British and American governments focused on withdrawal, hardline factions are being drawn back into Afghanistan's political future. Times, Sunday Times (2011) Tehran might have been responsible for some of the hardline factions seeking a ceasefire and compromise with more moderate Shia interests. Times, Sunday Times (2008) Critics fear that the shrinking membership base has enabled a hardline faction to get radicals elected to the charity's Income, left Bequests, left Membership subscriptions, right 600, 150 Million 000 550 100 500 500 450 2012 2013 2014 2015 ruling council. Times, Sunday Times (2016) Possible challengers from the two main factions within the ruling party were sidelined by the stage-managed congress. Times, Sunday Times Political squabbling has split the city among three main factions. canada.com Two main factions are in contention. The Times Literary Supplement Players may even attract the unwelcome attention of one of the main factions in the game due to their piracy. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 There are three different storylines, each with three main factions, as well as various minor factions. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 This went strongly against the military faction of the cabinet, who desired to continue the war in hopes of negotiating a more favorable peace agreement. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Eventually the military faction prevailed. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Everything you do feeds into a complex reputation system incorporating military factions, arms manufacturers and the affinity of your allied party members. The Sun That the government of the nation should be by a representative of the people, and by a select senate (chosen in part by the military faction). Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 All members wear masks and tactical gear and have access to the same arsenal as other military factions in the game. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 A minority faction of the chapter disclosed the secrets of the order, leading to chapter dissolution, as well as chapters at other institutions. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 To prevent these three consequences from occurring, the opposing party may attempt to take a pragmatic stand and officially endorse the views of its minority faction. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He then argues that the only problem comes from majority factions because the principle of popular sovereignty should prevent minority factions from gaining power. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Despite its complexity, the system had certain desirable properties such as being hard to game and ensuring that the winner reflected the opinions of both majority and minority factions. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 A more moderate faction was sensitive to outside pressure. Times, Sunday Times This election was a victory of the moderate faction. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Due to this he was denounced as being an instrument of the moderate faction. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The US and Russia back opposing factions. Times, Sunday Times (2016) In the middle of war, they could command the opposing factions to lay down their arms. Phoenix From the Flame (1994) He worked quietly behind the scenes, attempting to build links between opposing factions. Times, Sunday Times (2013) We would dismay those agitating for freedom, boosting opposition factions hostile to us. Times, Sunday Times Serious civil disturbances led to an agreement between the government and opposition factions to work toward a political settlement. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Despite the official position, opposition factions in the party actively sided with the new formation. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Its wide range, originality and lucid style, plus its author's argumentativeness and refusal to wear the livery of any political faction, made a huge impact. Times, Sunday Times Good ideas appear to be routinely rejected, either based on the pigmentation of the proponent or his or her political faction. ST Since each of these candidates was backed by a different political faction, their supporters cancelled each other out, and no one was chosen. The Times Literary Supplement The same political faction may be referred to by different historians (or by the same historian in different contexts) by different names. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 This was a group of colonial officers who deemed themselves reformist than an actual political faction. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The goal of such a strategy would not be to propel one rebel faction to outright military victory. Times, Sunday Times An army left with only a captain may rebel and join the rebel faction. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Elsewhere, countless rebel factions are vying for control of other natural resources - among them gold. Times, Sunday Times Rebel factions are accused of similar crimes. Times, Sunday Times Gunfights between rival rebel factions were reported. Times, Sunday Times It has exposed the fault line in the country between those who support its fragile democracy and an increasingly socially conservative and religious faction. Times, Sunday Times Protecting 'our own' means all the people of our country, not merely one religious faction. The Sun The religious faction tends to be led by either a priest or bishop. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 All the religious factions do this. Times, Sunday Times It is unclear if the rival factions are willing to challenge the leader and risk blowing the group apart. Times, Sunday Times (2015) The country is a minefield of rival factions and competing international interests. Times, Sunday Times (2012) The story centres on a quiet English village that is torn apart by rival factions when a seat on the council becomes available. Times, Sunday Times (2015) The Socialist Party since its inception has been a battleground for the various factions. The Government and Politics of France (1989) Members of the delegation, which is comprised of various factions, said no progress had been made in Tuesday's talks. Time Magazine (2014) Instead of trying to keep things harmonious between various factions, you'll stand back while those who are already upset become more so. Times, Sunday Times (2007) He urged the warring factions to put aside their differences. Times, Sunday Times (2013) In fact she was simply caught between two warring political factions. Times, Sunday Times (2010) Sometimes family feuds are forgotten as the warring factions unite over the far more important matter of the dying family member. Growing Through Loss and Grief (1994) Translations: Chinese: 派系 Japanese: 派閥 |
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