1530s, "cloister, covered walk," from Medieval Latin laubia, lobia "covered walk in a monastery," from a Germanic source (compare Old High German louba "hall, roof;" see lodge (n.)). Meaning "large entrance hall in a public building" is from 1590s. Political sense of "those who seek to influence legislation" is attested by 1790s in American English, in reference to the custom of influence-seekers gathering in large entrance-halls outside legislative chambers.
lobby (v.)
"seek to influence legislation," 1826, American English, from lobby (n.). Related: Lobbied; lobbying.
中文解释
谐音“唠呗”——在门廊里唠嗑2. lodge => lobby.3. leaf => lobby, lodge.4. the underlying idea being of a sheltered place formed by or constructed from leafy branches.5. 谐音“楼边、楼壁”。6. Hobby Lobby 好必来 ; 趣味堂 ; 好必来公司
实用例句
1. The union has attacked the plan and threatened to lobby against it.
工会不但攻击该计划，而且还扬言要游说议员反对它。
来自柯林斯例句
2. Council tenants around the country are planning a mass lobby of Parliament.
全国各地的市政住房租户正在计划组建一个大的议会游说团。
来自柯林斯例句
3. 3,000 city officials descended on Capitol Hill to lobby for more money.
3,000名市政官员齐聚国会山，为筹集更多的款项进行游说。
来自柯林斯例句
4. The vote is seen as a defeat for the anti-abortion lobby.
这一投票结果被看作是反堕胎游说团体的一次失败。
来自柯林斯例句
5. It must be terribly frustrating to lobby and get absolutely nowhere.