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Spin doctor Meaning in English

expression

ˈspɪn/ /ˈdɑktɝ/, /ˈdɔktɝ
SPIN DOK-ter
spˈɪn/ /dˈɒktɐ
spin DOK-tuh

释义

A spin doctor is a person, usually working in politics, whose job is to control and influence how news and information are presented to make their side look better.

用法与细微差别

Informal and sometimes negative—suggests manipulation or 'spinning' the truth. Most common with politics and media. Used as a countable noun: 'a spin doctor', 'the government’s spin doctor'. Often implies someone skilled at making bad situations sound positive.

例句

The politician hired a spin doctor to handle the press.

basic

Many believe that spin doctors change the story to protect their clients.

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A spin doctor suggested new words to improve the leader’s image.

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After the scandal, the spin doctors worked overnight to write the press release.

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You can always tell when a spin doctor has touched the story—it suddenly sounds positive.

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These days, every big company has a spin doctor to handle bad news.

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