| Change log entry 60789 | |
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| Processed by: | ycandau (2016-03-14 08:29:46 GMT) |
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<< review queue entry 56127 - submitted by 'richwarm' >> Does 足 really mean "foot" here? M's definition suggest it means "to be sufficient". M ~ 所居地位極為重要，一舉一動皆足以影響全局。 If we aren't sure, let's not try to guess. TP 華裔工程師是舉足輕重的群體 engineers of Chinese extraction are an influential group 也成為舉足輕重的反對黨明星人物 became one of the most influential members of the opposition party 扮演著舉足輕重的角色 Taiwan plays a critical role [in ensuring the economic prosperity and regional security of East Asia] |
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- 舉足輕重 举足轻重 [ju3 zu2 qing1 zhong4] /a foot's move sways the balance (idiom); to hold the balance of power/to play the decisive role/ + 舉足輕重 举足轻重 [ju3 zu2 qing1 zhong4] /to play a critical role (idiom)/influential/ |