politician

politician — noun

1. someone who works in politics, often by winning election to help make laws or go

1.名詞B1
釋義

someone who works in politics, often by winning election to help make laws or govern a place.

例句

After ten years on the city council, Elena became a national politician.

adjective + politician

Several politicians debated the school budget on live television last night.

同義詞
  • lawmaker

    narrower; only someone whose role is to make laws

  • officeholder

    formal; stresses holding an official post

  • public servant

    stresses service and can include unelected government workers

反義詞

文法句型

adjective + politician

politician + promise / debate / block + bill

用法筆記

Usually neutral and used for real public life. Common modifiers are local, national, young, opposition, and career. Distinguish from sense 2, which is often critical and can also be used outside government.

常見錯誤

❌Eva became a politician after taking one politics class.
✅Eva became interested in politics after taking one politics class.
💡studying politics does not make someone a politician.

2. someone who turns office relationships and small decisions into chances to incre

2.名詞C1
釋義

someone who turns office relationships and small decisions into chances to increase their own influence or benefit.

例句

By noon, Kevin had already flattered both managers like a skilled politician.

figurative comparison: like a politician

Office politicians spread gossip to weaken rivals before the promotion meeting.

office politician = power-seeking colleague

同義詞
  • schemer

    stresses secret planning more strongly

  • operator

    informal; suggests skill at gaining influence

  • climber

    informal; stresses trying to rise to a higher position

反義詞
  • idealist

    acts from principle rather than personal gain

文法句型

like a politician

office politician

become a politician

用法筆記

Usually disapproving. It is often used about people in companies, schools, clubs, or committees, not only in national politics. Distinguish from sense 1: this sense criticizes the way someone tries to gain advantage.

常見錯誤

❌The speech was very politician.
✅The speech was very political.
💡'politician' is a noun; use 'political' to describe speech, ideas, or decisions.