| 单词 | change of tack |
| 释义 | > as lemmaschange of tack change of tack n. an instance of switching to a different course of conduct or action (cf. change v. Phrases 1f). ΚΠ 1863 Milwaukee (Wisconsin) Daily Sentinel 18 Nov. As soon as the first draft was ordered there was an immediate change of tack. 1897 Glasgow Herald 23 Mar. 4/3 We may take it that their change of tack indicates a change of opinion about the general policy which the Government are pursuing. 1915 E. D. Biggers & R. W. Ritchie Inside Lines 311 The governor's face reflected momentary surprise at this change of tack. 1959 Cedar Rapids (Iowa) Gaz. 11 Sept. 8/1 That such views are being expressed..underlines other reports that there may be a change of tack in labor union political activity. 2009 W. A. Jackson Econ., Culture, & Social Theory xii. 189 Since high-ranking academics are powerful in the economics profession, their change of tack could possibly reconfigure mainstream economics. < as lemmas |
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