left-winger

IPA/ˌleft ˈwɪŋə(r)/
KK[lˌɛftwˈɪŋɚ]IPA/ˌleft ˈwɪŋər/

left-winger — 名詞

1. a person whose political views support greater social and economic equality, typ

1.名詞B2
釋義

左派人士

政治上支持左翼觀點的人

a person whose political views support greater social and economic equality, typically favouring government action to provide public services, protect workers' rights, and reduce the gap between rich and poor

例句

The local party branch elected three left-wingers to the conference committee.

地方黨部選出了三位左派人士參加會議委員會。

left-winger + elect + committee (political process)

As a left-winger, Dr. Mensah wants higher taxes on companies to fund school meals.

身為左派人士，Dr. Mensah 主張對企業加稅，以資助學校午餐。

as a left-winger + policy goal (taxes to fund services)

同義詞
  • leftist

    broader and more academic; includes anyone who supports left-wing ideas, from moderate to radical

  • progressive

    wider scope covering social and cultural reform; often used as a positive self-description

  • socialist

    more specific; refers to someone who believes the state should own or control major industries

反義詞
  • right-winger

    someone whose political views favour tradition, free markets, and limited government

用法筆記

Common in political journalism and debate rather than everyday conversation. The opposite term is 'right-winger'. Use 'left-wing' (hyphenated adjective) before a noun — for example, 'left-wing voter' — and 'left-winger' (noun) for the person.

常見錯誤

❌I am a left-winger student.
✅I am a left-wing student.
💡'left-winger' is a noun for a person; use 'left-wing' as an adjective before a noun.
❌He is a left winger on the football team.
✅He plays as a left winger.
💡The sports position is written as two words (or 'left-wing') and refers to a field position, not a political stance.