diplomatic
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++LDOCE 5++dip·lo·mat·ic /ˌdɪpləˈmætɪk◂/ ●○○ adjective 1 PGOREPRESENTrelating to or involving the work of diplomats 外交的，从事外交工作的 Diplomatic efforts to end the fighting began on October 25. 停战的外交努力于10月25日开始。2 diplomatic relations/ties the arrangement between two countries that each should keep representatives at an embassy in the other’s country 外交关系establish/break off diplomatic relations The two countries established diplomatic relations last year. 去年两国建立了外交关系。3 POLITEdealing with people politely and skilfully without upsetting them 讲究手腕的，灵活变通的 SYN tactful They were always very diplomatic with awkward clients. 他们与难缠的客户打交道一向很有策略。 a diplomatic answer 八面玲珑的回答 —diplomatically /-kli/ adverb Maria handled the situation very diplomatically. 玛丽亚很圆熟地处理了这一情况。n COLLOCATIONSnounsdiplomatic activityThe attacks led to intensive international diplomatic activity.a diplomatic missionHe was sent to France three times on diplomatic missions.diplomatic sources (=people supplying diplomats with information)According to diplomatic sources, up to 300 people were killed in the violence.diplomatic effortsDiplomatic efforts to end the fighting began on October 15th.diplomatic pressureRiots followed and there was diplomatic pressure on the government to assert its authority.a diplomatic initiative (=plan or process)Havana launched a diplomatic initiative to establish its own ties with Latin American governments.diplomatic channels (=diplomatic methods used for achieving something)The president said that he hoped the situation could be resolved by diplomatic channels.diplomatic recognition (=acceptance that a government or organization has official authority)Beijing's diplomatic recognition of South Korea
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diplomatic• A good secretary needs to be efficient, and above all diplomatic.• Robson was trying to be as diplomatic as possible - he didn't want to risk losing a promotion.• Jen tried to be diplomatic as she explained the problem.• Robert's next diplomatic assignment was at the Paris embassy.• Most members of the European diplomatic community have already left the country as war now seems inevitable.• Moreover, this growth of diplomatic contacts was a two-way process.• In Chongqing, Joe sought out contacts who could introduce him to the upper levels of the government and diplomatic corps.• The car was unmarked, there were no military or diplomatic plates, no official driver, no bodyguard.• The governments of Britain and Syria are anxious to re-establish diplomatic relations.• The guarding of military and diplomatic secrets at the expense of informed representative government provides no real security for our Republic.• He joined the diplomatic service and was posted to Ankara.• The mechanism could still be operated satisfactorily by diplomatic services which were small and content to remain so.Origin diplomatic (1700-1800) French diplomatique, from Latin diploma; → DIPLOMAdip·lo·mat·ic adjective →n COLLOCATIONS1LDOCE OnlineChineseSyllable
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diplomatic
dip‧lo‧mat‧ic /ˌdɪpləˈmætɪk◂/
adjective1. relating to or involving the work of diplomats:
Diplomatic efforts to end the fighting began on October 25.
2. diplomatic relations/ties the arrangement between two countries that each should keep representatives at an embassy in the other’s country
establish/break off diplomatic relations
The two countries established diplomatic relations last year.
3. dealing with people politely and skilfully without upsetting them
SYN tactful:
They were always very diplomatic with awkward clients.
a diplomatic answer
—diplomatically /-kli/ adverb:
Maria handled the situation very diplomatically.
■ nouns
▪diplomatic activity The attacks led to intensive international diplomatic activity.
▪a diplomatic mission He was sent to France three times on diplomatic missions.
▪diplomatic sources (=people supplying diplomats with information) According to diplomatic sources, up to 300 people were killed in the violence.
▪diplomatic efforts Diplomatic efforts to end the fighting began on October 15th.
▪diplomatic pressure Riots followed and there was diplomatic pressure on the government to assert its authority.
▪a diplomatic initiative (=plan or process) Havana launched a diplomatic initiative to establish its own ties with Latin American governments.
▪diplomatic channels (=diplomatic methods used for achieving something) The President said that he hoped the situation could be resolved by diplomatic channels.
▪diplomatic recognition (=acceptance that a government or organization has official authority) Beijing's diplomatic recognition of South Korea
dip‧lo‧mat‧ic /ˌdɪpləˈmætɪk◂/
adjective1. relating to or involving the work of diplomats: 2. diplomatic relations/ties the arrangement between two countries that each should keep representatives at an embassy in the other’s country
establish/break off diplomatic relations
3. dealing with people politely and skilfully without upsetting them
SYN tactful:
—diplomatically /-kli/ adverb:
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