"the race card" in Chinese (Simplified)
种族牌(比喻,指利用种族问题争取支持)
Definition
这个表达指的是在争论或冲突中提及种族或种族主义,尤其是为了获得利益或指责他人。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
多用于政治或社会讨论,常带有批评或负面色彩,意思是有人不公正地利用种族指控来获利。不是字面意义上的“牌”。可带有贬义,用时需谨慎。
Examples
He played the race card during the meeting.
他在会议中打出了**种族牌**。
People say using the race card is unfair.
人们说使用**种族牌**是不公平的。
Accusing someone of playing the race card can cause arguments.
指责某人打出**种族牌**可能会引发争论。
When she lost the election, she accused her opponent of playing the race card.
她在选举失败后指责对手打了**种族牌**。
It's easy to claim someone's playing the race card, but it can shut down real conversations about discrimination.
说某人打出**种族牌**很容易,但这可能阻碍有关歧视的真实对话。
Don't just dismiss her concerns by saying she's pulling the race card.
不要因为她说出担忧就认为她是在打**种族牌**。