olive branch
[名词]
a thing that is offered in the hope of restoring peace or friendly relations

橄榄枝, 和平的象征
off the record
[短语]
used of a statement, remark, or piece of information that is not intended for public knowledge, or not to be attributed to the person making it
banana republic
[名词]
a country with a weak economy that heavily relies on the export of a limited product, such as bananas, and may be influenced by foreign powers or investments

香蕉共和国, 小国依赖出口
lame duck
[名词]
a politician or public office holder who is approaching the end of their term and will soon be replaced, usually due to failure to be re-elected or re-appointed

瘫痪的鸭子, 任期将满的官员
Ex: Once the election results are announced , the incumbent will enter lame duck phase until the new government is sworn in .
young turk
[名词]
a young member of a political party, organization, etc., who seeks to make changes in a previous establishment or system

年轻激进分子, 年轻改革者

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