think tank

idiomatic obsolete

(idiomatic) A group of people who collectively perform research and develop reports and recommendations on topics relating to strategic planning or public policy, and which is usually funded by corporate, government, or special interests.

Japanese Meaning

政策や公共政策、戦略的計画に関する研究や提言を行うための専門家グループまたは組織。 / 企業、政府、または特定の利権団体などからの資金援助を受け、研究・報告・提言活動を実施する機関.

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The think tank released a comprehensive report proposing new urban transportation policies and briefed city officials on its recommendations.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

その政策研究機関は包括的な報告書を発表し、新たな都市交通政策を提案して市当局に勧告内容を説明した。

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Why don't we take a leaf out of the government's book and have a think tank?

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Sense（2）

(obsolete) The brain.

Slade's eyes, china blue and menacing, held hers for an instant, then he turned again to her father and completed his sentence, “or else I think I know a stunt that will speed up your work . . . something that will make your think-tank bubble a bit faster. […]”

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think tanks

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