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单词 stump speech
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Definition of stump speech in English:

stump speech

noun
North American
  • A speech repeatedly delivered by a politician during their campaign for election or re-election to public office.

    he stuck to his standard stump speech, describing his humble upbringing and his call for a new generation of leadership

Origin

Early 19th century: with reference to the historical use of a large tree stump as a platform for a speaker (see stump (sense 4 of the noun)).

Definition of stump speech in US English:

stump speech

noun
North American
  • A speech repeatedly delivered by a politician during their campaign for election or re-election to public office.

    he stuck to his standard stump speech, describing his humble upbringing and his call for a new generation of leadership

Origin

Early 19th century: with reference to the historical use of a large tree stump as a platform for a speaker (see stump (sense 4 of the noun)).

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