单词 | bully pulpit |
释义 | bully pulpitnoun North American A public office or position of authority that provides its occupant with an opportunity to speak out on any issue: he could use the presidency as a bully pulpit to bring out the best in civic life...
OriginEarly 20th century: apparently originally used by President Theodore Roosevelt, explaining his personal view of the presidency. |
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