tin-pot dictator

名词 n.
中文释义
英 /ˌtɪnpɒt dɪkˈteɪtə/    美 /ˌtɪnˌpɑt ˈdɪkˌteɪtəɹ/|[-ɾəɹ]

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. An autocratic ruler with little political credibility, typically having delusions of grandeur. derogatory
    — Broder did mention in passing that the Reagan administration had earlier supported the "tin-pot dictator" and drug trader Manuel Noriega, but he never mentioned George Shultz's presence and sanctioning of the fraudulent Panamanian election of 1984, which left Noriega in charge.

词形变化

tin-pot dictators plural tinpot dictator alternative tin pot dictator alternative

词源

From tin-pot (“of inferior quality, shoddy; insignificant or minor, especially in an amusing and petty manner”) + dictator, referring to the cheapness and poor quality of pots made from tin or tin plate.
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