English Dictionary

captive candidate

名詞

軽蔑的

(politics, derogatory) A political candidate who is under the control or influence of another person.

日本語の意味

政治候補者で、他者の影響下または支配下に置かれている者（揶揄的な意味合いを含む）

Opponents accused him of being a captive candidate whose policies were dictated by wealthy donors.

反対派は、裕福な資金提供者に支配され、政策がその支援者によって決められている政治候補者だと彼を非難した。

意味（1）

(politics, derogatory) A political candidate who is under the control or influence of another person.

Fortunately — very fortunately — the American people have a happy alternative to this bankrupt Republican campaign and its captive candidate.

captive candidates （ plural ）