1856, American English, from land (n.) + slide (n.). Earlier was landslip, still preferred in Britain. Old English used eorðgebyrst in this sense; literally "earth-burst." In the political sense, landslide "lopsided electoral victory" is attested from 1888.
双语例句
1. He won last month's presidential election by a landslide.
他以压倒性多数赢得上月的总统选举。
来自柯林斯例句
2. The National League for Democracy pulled off a landslide victory.
全国民主联盟获得了压倒性的胜利。
来自柯林斯例句
3. The NLD won a landslide victory in the elections five months ago.
全国民主联盟在5个月前的选举中获得压倒性胜利。
来自柯林斯例句
4. The Socialist Party won a landslide victory on a nationalist platform.
