释义 |
demagoguedem‧a‧gogue /ˈdeməɡɒɡ $ -ɡɑːɡ/ noun [countable] demagogueOrigin: 1600-1700 Greek demagogos, from demos ‘people’ + agogos ‘leading’ - A dwarf bicycled on his hands and a standup comic shouted like a moustachioed demagogue at the furniture.
- As divided and unprepared democratic forces fumbled for a plan of action, demagogues would rush forward convincingly promising protection.
- Even in his final months Clinton is unwilling to take on demagogues to his far right.
- Instead, much detailed work was done by demagogues.
- Newcastle is not remembered as a radical demagogue.
- The danger apprehended that quack nostrums in public policy can be forced upon the voters by demagogues is demonstrably nonexistent.
- The Senator was a gifted demagogue, with particular skill in manipulating press and television.
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