early 15c., "pertaining to public affairs," from Middle French politique "political" (14c.) and directly from Latin politicus "of citizens or the state, civil, civic," from Greek politikos "of citizens, pertaining to the state and its administration; pertaining to public life," from polites "citizen," from polis "city" (see polis). Replaced in most adjectival senses by political. From mid-15c. as "prudent, judicious."
politic (v.)
also politick, "to engage in political activity," 1917, a back-formation from politics. Related: Politicked; politicking (for the -k- see picnic).
实用例句
1. It seemed politic to say nothing.
沉默似乎是上策。
来自《权威词典》
2. I felt it politic to keep my peace and play the part of the attentive listener.
我觉得保持沉默、做一名专心的听众比较明智。
来自柯林斯例句
3. 'I do it because it's politic; I do it on principle.
“ 我那样做是出于策略, 出于原则.
来自英汉文学 - 双城记
4. When the fight began, he thought it politic to leave.
刚一打起来他就想到还是走为上策.
来自辞典例句
5. David was more politic and successful than his predecessor.