英语词汇“Buggins' turn”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

Buggins' turn

/ˈbʌɡɪnz ˌtəːn

noun British informal

A system by which appointments or awards are made in rotation rather than by merit.The same situation is true of the attempt to keep the position of vice-president, because it will be far too easy, even subconsciously, to slip back into the old habit of Buggins' turn, if the post of VP is retained....

They are neither elected nor appointed, but persuaded to accept office by their predecessors, rather like what the English call “Buggins' Turn.” Meetings are held twice or three times a year in the home of the kaicho, whose wife is expected to provide snacks and sometimes drinks.
I can't imagine anyone of my age - 24 - wanting to wait for Buggins' turn as a backbencher under a cabinet system.

Origin

Early 20th century: from Buggins, used to represent a typical surname.

单词	Buggins' turn
释义	Buggins' turn /ˈbʌɡɪnz ˌtəːn / noun British informal A system by which appointments or awards are made in rotation rather than by merit.The same situation is true of the attempt to keep the position of vice-president, because it will be far too easy, even subconsciously, to slip back into the old habit of Buggins' turn, if the post of VP is retained.... They are neither elected nor appointed, but persuaded to accept office by their predecessors, rather like what the English call “Buggins' Turn.” Meetings are held twice or three times a year in the home of the kaicho, whose wife is expected to provide snacks and sometimes drinks. I can't imagine anyone of my age - 24 - wanting to wait for Buggins' turn as a backbencher under a cabinet system. Origin Early 20th century: from Buggins, used to represent a typical surname.
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