trial balloon (美)测验风速的气球;(美)试探舆论的行动
- Mr. C has floated a trial balloon on Taiwan seeking a UN seat.
先生为争取台湾的联合国席位,而做出试探性的言论。 - This trial balloon is quickly shot down by informed commentators.
这颗风向球很快就被有见识的评论家射了下来。 - Sounding out is also used, where trial balloon ideas are sent to the other side to test their reaction.
也会用到试探法,就是放出实验性的假消息给对方,测试他们的反应如何。
trial balloon[ noun ]- a test of public opinion
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- a balloon sent up to test air currents
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