politicking/ˈpɔlətɪkɪŋ; `pɑləˌtɪkɪŋ/ n[U, C](often derog 常作贬义) political activity, esp to win votes or support 政治活动(尤指拉选票或拉拢支持者) A lot of politicking preceded the choice of the new director. 在选新领导人之前进行了大量的拉拢活动.
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