rallying point

名词 n.
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英文释义

名词 n.
  1. A designated area for troops to concentrate upon; a sign marking such an area.
    — At last, 'Ali, perceiving that her camel was the rallying-point of the enemy, sent one of his captains to hamstring, and thus disable it. With a loud cry the animal fell to the ground.
  2. A cause, symbol, or a place that may unite a fragmented group or persons opposing each over in other matters. figuratively
    — "We have always some reigning mania," said the Chevalier de Joinville, when, in common with others of the court, he came in to Madame de Mercœur's, on his way to a fête given by Madame de Soissons, whose hôtel was more than ever the rallying point of the court. "Every body now is making what they call portraits of themselves and of their friends. ...

词形变化

rallying points plural
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