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单词 flak-catcher
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Definition of flak-catcher in English:

flak-catcher

noun
US informal
  • One who deals with and deflects adverse or hostile comment, questions, etc., in order to protect a person or institution from unfavourable publicity; also transf.

Origin

1970s; earliest use found in Tom Wolfe (b. 1931), journalist and novelist.

Definition of flak-catcher in US English:

flak-catcher

noun
US informal
  • One who deals with and deflects adverse or hostile comment, questions, etc., in order to protect a person or institution from unfavourable publicity; also transf.

Origin

1970s; earliest use found in Tom Wolfe (b. 1931), journalist and novelist.

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