释义 |
ma·gi·not line \ˈmazhəˌnō, -ajə-\ noun Usage: usually capitalized M&L Etymology: from the Maginot Line (translation of French ligne Maginot), a series of fortifications on the northeastern frontier of France begun in 1927, after André Maginot died 1932 French politician who was minister of war when the fortifications were begun : a defensive barrier or entrenched position that gives a false sense of security < hiding behind a Maginot Line of atomic bombs — L.A.DuBridge > < maintain prestige by withdrawing behind a Maginot Line of social caste > |