sphere of influence

名词 n.
中文释义

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. A spatial region over which a state has a level of cultural, economic, military or political exclusivity.
    — Under the Monroe Doctrine, the United States considered Central and South America within its sphere of influence, therefore justifying American interference with these countries' domestic politics.
  2. A concept division over which a person, organization, etc. exerts control. broadly,figuratively

词形变化

spheres of influence plural

词源

In reference to Anglo-German colonial rivalry in Africa. First use appears c. 1885.
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