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词汇 iron triangle
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Definition of iron triangle in English:

iron triangle

noun ˌʌɪən ˈtrʌɪaŋɡlˌʌɪən ˈtrʌɪəŋɡl
  • 1Military. Any of various roughly triangular geographical zones regarded as heavily defended or densely populated by enemy forces.

  • 2A close alliance or relationship between three powerful groups, people, countries, etc.; especially (US Politics) the interdependent relationship in a particular area of policy-making between a legislative committee, a bureaucratic agency, and an interest group.

Origin

1940s; earliest use found in On Target. From iron + triangle.

Definition of iron triangle in US English:

iron triangle

noun
  • 1Military. Any of various roughly triangular geographical zones regarded as heavily defended or densely populated by enemy forces.

  • 2A close alliance or relationship between three powerful groups, people, countries, etc.; especially (US Politics) the interdependent relationship in a particular area of policy-making between a legislative committee, a bureaucratic agency, and an interest group.

Origin

1940s; earliest use found in On Target. From iron + triangle.

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