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词组 on the stump
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on the stump
mainly American a politician who is on the stump is travelling to different places in order to make speeches and get support, especially before an election.
On the stump in North Dakota, Anderson took time out to give this interview to our reporter.

on the stump

Campaigning in an effort to garner votes and political support. Primarily heard in US. While on the stump in West Virginia, the candidate made several confusing remarks about her position on immigration reform.

on the stump

COMMON If a politician is on the stump, he or she is travelling to different places and speaking to voters as part of their election campaign. Tariq Ali, Tony Benn and others are on the stump all over the country, speaking to loyal audiences. Despite his falling popularity, the president braved it on the stump today on behalf of his fellow Republicans. Note: This expression comes from politicians using tree stumps as platforms when giving a speech in the open air.

on the stump

going about the country making political speeches or canvassing. chiefly North American
In rural America in the late 18th century, the stump of a felled tree was often used as an impromptu platform for someone making a speech.
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