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2009.08.20(Review of 2006.01.24 edition)
Here's a word that speaks of a trait all powerful people possess. Say it aloud and it even sounds like what it describes!
CLOUT 影響力
- Clout is the power to make or influence important decisions that affect other people.
- clout とは、他者に影響を与えるような重要な決定を下したり、決定に影響を及ぼす力、つまり、影響力のことです。
- No one has more clout in this company than Max. If you want to move up through the ranks quickly, he's a good man to know.
- I want to make sure we get approval for the new plant construction by October. Do you know anyone who has some clout with the local government?
- She's gained a lot of clout at the company recently. The top brass have really come to trust her advice on financial matters.
- The Postal Workers Union has over 300,000 members, and they've used their political clout to lobby for improved wages and working conditions.
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