| 单词 | fifth column |
| 释义 | fifth column (once / 31104 pages) n WORD FAMILY fifth column: fifth columns USAGE EXAMPLESThe term "fifth column" refers to a group of people that acts secretly against the state to assist an external enemy. Reuters(Oct 24, 2016) "The result is that there is a substantial 'fifth column' in western and central Europe which weakens our response to Russian aggression." Reuters(Oct 13, 2016) It will tolerate a policy platform that treats these groups—and Syrian refugees to the United States—as a dangerous fifth column. Slate(Oct 08, 2016) n a subversive group that supports the enemy and engages in espionage or sabotage; an enemy in your midst Syn|Hyper Trojan horse social unit, unit an organization regarded as part of a larger social group |
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