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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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