noun🔗Share保守党人,托利党人 (UK politics) A member or supporter of the Conservative Party, which evolved from Royalist politicians; historically associated with upholding the rights of the monarchy and the privileges of the established Church.""The Tories are currently the ruling party in the UK, leading the government and implementing their policies." "保守党(托利党人)目前是英国的执政党,领导政府并推行他们的政策。politicsgovernmenthistoryroyalnationstateChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share保守党人,托利党人 (by extension) One who is like a British Tory; someone politically conservative."My grandfather is a staunch believer in traditional values and small government; many would describe him as one of the last true Tories in our town. "我的祖父坚信传统价值观和小政府;很多人会说他是我们镇上最后一位真正的保守派人士 (bǎoshǒu pài rénshì)。politicsgovernmenthistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share保守党党员,保守派。 (Canadian politics) A member or supporter of the Conservative Party of Canada, one of that party's predecessors, or an affiliated provincial political party."During the last election, my neighbour proudly displayed a sign in his yard, showing his support for the Tories. "上次选举期间,我的邻居在他的院子里自豪地展示了一个牌子,表明他支持保守党。 (Shang ci xuanju qijian, wo de linju zai ta de yuanzi li zihhao de zhanshi le yige paizi, biaoming ta zhichi baoshou dang.)politicsgovernmentnationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share托利党人,保守党人 A member of the political factions that sought to prevent the exclusion of James, Duke of York from the throne of England in the 17th century."During the Exclusion Crisis, many families were divided, with some members supporting the Whigs and others remaining loyal Tories, backing James, Duke of York's right to inherit the throne. "在排斥危机期间,许多家庭因此分裂,一些成员支持辉格党,而另一些成员仍然是忠诚的托利党人/保守党人,支持约克公爵詹姆斯继承王位的权利。politicsgovernmenthistoryroyalnationstateChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share保王党,效忠派. An Irish rebel fighting against English rule at the end of the Confederate War and Cromwellian invasion; later extended to other rebels or bandits."During the chaotic years after the Cromwellian invasion, many Irish people joined bands of Tories in the mountains, resisting English rule with guerilla tactics. "在克伦威尔入侵后的混乱年代,许多爱尔兰人加入了山区保王党的队伍,用游击战术抵抗英国统治。historypoliticswarnationgroupChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share效忠英国的人,保皇党。 (American Revolution) A loyal British subject."During the American Revolution, many Tories faced persecution for remaining loyal to the British crown. "在美国独立战争期间,许多**效忠英国的人(保皇党)**因为忠于英国王室而遭受迫害。historypoliticsgovernmentnationwarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share联邦的同情者,联邦支持者,北方同情者. (American Civil War, Confederate states) A Union sympathizer."During the Civil War in some Confederate towns, people secretly helped Union soldiers, and they were sometimes called Tories by their neighbors. "在美国内战期间,在南方邦联的一些城镇里,有人暗中帮助联邦士兵,这些人有时会被邻居称为“联邦同情者”。historywarpoliticsgovernmentnationstateChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading