English Dictionary

men in blue ties

名詞

オーストラリア英語 軽蔑的 複数形 複数形のみ

(Australian politics, derogatory) The men of the Liberal party and their background lobbyists, particularly with regard to women's issues.

日本語の意味

オーストラリア政治において、リベラル党の男性及びその背後で働く、特に女性問題に関与するロビイストなどを軽蔑的に指す表現。

At yesterday’s inquiry, activists pointedly criticized the men in blue ties for ignoring women’s safety while drafting the new policy.

昨日の公聴会で、活動家たちは新方針を策定する際に女性の安全を無視したとして、オーストラリア自由党の男性たちとその背後にいるロビイストたちを痛烈に批判した。

意味（1）

(Australian politics, derogatory) The men of the Liberal party and their background lobbyists, particularly with regard to women's issues.

Prime Minister Julia Gillard has played the gender card as she fights for electoral survival, warning the coalition's 'men in blue ties' would marginalise female politicians and treat abortion as a political plaything.