soapbox /ˈsoʊpˌbɑːks/ noun plural soapboxes
plural soapboxes
Learner's definition of SOAPBOX
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: a box or small platform that someone stands on to give a speech to people in an outdoor, public place(露天公共场合的)临时演讲台 —
often used figuratively to describe making speeches or expressing strong opinions常用作比喻,表示演讲或强烈地表达观点 -
His fame as an actor provides him with a soapbox to encourage young people to vote.他是知名演员,这使他能够站出来鼓励年轻人投票。
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He jumped on the soapbox and spoke out against the war.他发表演讲,大声疾呼反对战争。
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She needs to get off her soapbox and stop telling people what to do.她应该停止大发议论,不要再对人指手画脚了。