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domino theory

/ˈdɒmɪnəʊ ˈθɪəri/

翻译: 一种政治理论,认为如果某个地区的一个国家落入共产党控制,周边国家会像多米诺骨牌一样连锁倒下,相继落入共产党控制。该理论在冷战时期被广泛使用。

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/ˈdɒmɪnəʊ ˈθɪəri/C1formalpolitical
  • zh一种政治理论,认为如果某个地区的一个国家落入共产党控制,周边国家会像多米诺骨牌一样连锁倒下,相继落入共产党控制。该理论在冷战时期被广泛使用。

A political theory suggesting that if one country in a region falls to communism, neighboring countries will follow in a chain reaction, like falling dominoes. Commonly used during the Cold War era.

  1. Political theoryC1formalamerican

    The theory that a political event in one country will cause similar events in neighboring countries, like a falling row of dominoes.

    zh多米诺骨牌理论

    • The US foreign policy during the Cold War was heavily influenced by the domino theory.
    • Many historians argue that the domino theory justified American intervention in Vietnam.
    • The collapse of communism in Eastern Europe seemed to confirm the domino theory.