| 释义 |
circle the wagons N. Amer. informal (of a group) unite in defence of a common interest 〈北美, 非正式〉（集团）为保障共同利益团结起来。 [ORIGIN: with reference to the defensive position of a wagon train under attack.] circle the ˈwagons(NAmE)to join together with people who have the same ideas and beliefs as you, and avoid contact with those who do not, who may threaten or attack you（联合理念相同者）结成统一战线When your way of life is threatened you have to circle the wagons and defend yourself.当你的生活方式受到威胁时，你必须与他人结盟保护自己。From the practice of arranging awagon trainin a circle to defend against attack.源自将马拉篷车队围成一圈以抵御进攻的做法。 |