early 14c. (late 12c. as a surname); agent noun from thatch (v.). Corresponds to Old English þecere, Dutch dekker, German Decker. Thatcherite in British politics (1976) refers to policies and principles of Conservative politician and prime minister Margaret Thatcher (1925-2013).
双语例句
1. Mrs Thatcher's standing was much higher in the US than at home.
撒切尔夫人在美国要比在本国更受欢迎。
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2. His single-minded pursuit of European union helped chase Mrs Thatcher from power.
他对欧洲统一的执著追求在一定程度上促成了撒切尔夫人的下台。
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3. Lady Thatcher, who is abroad, was not available for comment.
撒切尔夫人现在国外，所以不能发表评论。
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4. Mrs Thatcher was a tough and uncompromising politician.
撒切尔夫人是一位态度强硬、不轻易妥协的政治家。
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5. Baroness Thatcher's claims seem credible to many.
