lǎo​mǎ​liàn​zhàn

clinging to office

  • created sense approved 老马恋栈/老馬戀棧 · lǎo​mǎ​liàn​zhàn · clinging to office

    老马恋栈 / 老馬戀棧

    lǎo​mǎ​liàn​zhàn

    clinging to office

    literally an old horse attached to its stable; figuratively describing an elderly person who is reluctant to relinquish their post or power.

    尽管已经八十岁了,那位老政客依然老马恋栈,不肯退出政坛。

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