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statecraft

UK //ˈsteɪtkrɑːft//US //ˈsteɪtkræft//

词源

源自16世纪英语,由 state(国家)和 craft(技艺)组成,字面意为“治国技艺”。

noun

❶ 治国之道或政治手腕,指治理国家的技巧和策略,包括外交、内政等方面的智慧与能力。

“The king was admired for his exceptional statecraft during times of crisis.”

(这位国王因在危机时期展现出的卓越治国才能而受人敬仰。)

“Diplomatic statecraft requires both patience and strategic thinking.”

(外交手腕需要耐心和战略思维。)

同义词:diplomacy, governance, leadership

常见短语

art of statecraft — 指治国艺术的精妙之处,强调政治策略的高超技巧。

“The art of statecraft is often learned through experience rather than textbooks.”

(治国艺术通常通过实践经验而非课本习得。)