politics
politics — 名詞
1. the work, arguments, and decisions connected with running a country or influenci
政治
國家治理與權力運作
the work, arguments, and decisions connected with running a country or influencing how it is run.
City politics changed after the mayor lost support in three districts.
這座城市的政治局勢在市長失去三個選區支持後出現了變化。
At dinner, Grandma asked everyone to stop talking about politics.
吃晚飯時，Grandma 請大家別再談政治了。
talk about politics
Local politics often decides where new roads, schools, and parks are built.
地方政治常常決定新道路、學校和公園蓋在哪裡。
The newspaper covers politics in Taiwan and across East Asia.
這家報紙報導台灣和整個東亞的政治。
After the debate, many young voters became more interested in politics.
辯論結束後，許多年輕選民對政治更有興趣了。
- government
names the people or system in power more than the activity around it
- public affairs
more formal, especially in news and official contexts
- political life
broader and can also include a person's career
文法句型
talk about politics
politics in + place
interested in politics
用法筆記
Often appears with words naming place or level, such as local politics, city politics, or national politics. Distinguish from sense 2: this sense is the field of public power itself, not one person's career in it.
常見錯誤
2. the job or career of trying to gain and use power in government.
從政；政壇
把政府職位當成工作
the job or career of trying to gain and use power in government.
Nina went into politics after ten years of work in local schools.
Nina 在地方學校工作十年後轉而從政。
go into politics
His brother left banking because he wanted a career in politics.
他哥哥離開銀行業，因為他想在政壇發展。
career in politics
After the flood in Tainan, Marcus entered politics to protect local homes.
台南淹水後，Marcus 投身政治，想保護當地住家。
After serving as mayor, Elena stayed in politics at the national level.
當過市長後，Elena 仍留在政壇，轉向全國層級。
Politics was never part of Omar's plan until the party called him.
在政黨找上 Omar 前，從政從來不在他的計畫裡。
- public life
slightly broader; can include a visible role outside government
- political career
more explicit and slightly more formal
- government service
can also include non-elected official work, so it is wider
文法句型
go into politics
career in politics
stay in politics
用法筆記
Common in patterns such as go into politics, career in politics, and stay in politics. Distinguish from sense 1: this use is about doing political work as your own profession.
常見錯誤
3. the school or university subject about how governments work and how public decis
政治學
研究國家治理的學科
the school or university subject about how governments work and how public decisions are made.
Mei studies politics at university and hopes to report on elections.
Mei 在大學讀政治學，希望以後報導選舉。
study politics
Our teacher linked politics with history, law, and the news.
我們老師把政治這門課和歷史、法律及新聞連在一起。
Politics became Samir's favorite subject after a class on voting rights.
上了一堂投票權的課後，政治成了 Samir 最喜歡的科目。
At Oxford, her politics course focused on how governments work.
在 Oxford，她的政治課重點是政府如何運作。
The college hired a new professor to teach politics this year.
那所大學今年聘了一位新教授來教政治學。
- political science
common university term, especially in American English
- government
can name a school subject, but often sounds narrower
- civics
usually focuses more on citizens' rights and duties
文法句型
study politics
politics course
teach politics
用法筆記
Most natural after study, teach, read, or a word like course or class. Distinguish from sense 1: this sense is the subject you learn, not public events themselves.
常見錯誤
4. a person's beliefs about laws, leaders, and how national power should be used.
政見；立場
個人對治理方式的看法
a person's beliefs about laws, leaders, and how national power should be used.
Her politics grew more conservative after she started a small business.
她在創業後，政見變得更保守了。
The interview showed that Marco's politics are closer to the center.
那場訪談顯示 Marco 的政治立場更接近中間派。
politics are + adjective
Although they are sisters, their politics differ on schools and tax.
雖然她們是姊妹，但在學校與稅收問題上立場不同。
Students asked the actor about his politics before supporting the campaign.
學生在支持那場競選活動前，先問了那位演員的政見。
By college, Lena's politics had moved sharply to the left.
到了大學時，Lena 的政治立場已明顯轉向左派。
文法句型
someone's politics
politics are + adjective
politics move to the left or right
用法筆記
Often follows a possessive, as in her politics or the senator's politics. Distinguish from sense 1: this sense is about one person's views, not political activity in general.
常見錯誤
5. the hidden struggle over who has influence inside a group, workplace, or organiz
權力鬥爭
團體內部的爭權互動
the hidden struggle over who has influence inside a group, workplace, or organization.
Office politics kept the best nurse from getting the team leader job.
辦公室裡的權力鬥爭讓最好的護士沒拿到組長職位。
office politics
The club's politics became ugly after two friends fought for control.
兩個朋友爭奪主導權後，社團內部的權力鬥爭變得很難看。
At Ken's bakery, politics split the cousins into two angry teams.
在 Ken 的麵包店裡，內部權力鬥爭讓表親分成兩個敵對陣營。
At the TV station, politics mattered more than good ideas.
在那家電視台，內部權力關係比好點子更重要。
Campus politics divided the student group before the festival.
校園裡的權力鬥爭在園遊會前分裂了學生團體。
- power struggle
stronger and more openly conflict-focused
- infighting
stresses conflict within the same group
- maneuvering
focuses on careful moves to gain advantage
文法句型
office politics
campus politics
politics inside + group
用法筆記
Usually appears with a word naming the group or place, especially office politics or campus politics. This sense is often negative and focuses on internal power games, unlike sense 1 about public government.