hearts and minds

名词 n.

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. People's private feelings and emotions, now especially those of a local population towards an invading or occupying military force. plural,plural-only
    — As experienced political officers, Sir William Macnaghten and Sir Alexander Burnes should have been aware of what was going on in Afghan hearts and minds, but relations between the two men had become badly strained.

词源

From the idea that one needs to persuade people, that is, to win their hearts and change their minds.
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