| 释义 |
front benchˌfront ˈbench noun [countable]   - He spoke frequently and effectively on the Conservative front bench until the progress of Parkinson's disease made it impossible.
- I do not believe in patronage even from the Labour front bench.
- Six boys from the front bench were selected.
- The Opposition front bench, and most of the other Opposition benches as well, would be occupied by the Conservatives.
- They were the first couple in parliamentary history to sit on a front bench together in either House.
- Those who aspire to the education front bench should reach higher levels.
- When the Asquith government was formed there was of course no post for such a recent recruit to the front bench.
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