fabian

• 形容人或策略谨慎、拖延行动或避免正面冲突，常用于政治或军事语境。源自古罗马将领费边·马克西姆斯的名字。

An adjective describing a person or strategy that is cautious, delaying, or avoids direct confrontation, often used in a political or military context. Derived from the Roman general Fabius Maximus.

1. Cautious delaying strategyC1formal

   Using a cautious, slow strategy to wear down opposition by avoiding direct confrontation.

   费边战术

   • The politician adopted a Fabian approach, slowly gathering support rather than attacking directly.
   • Their Fabian tactics frustrated the opposition, who expected a quick battle.
   • Historians describe the general's campaign as Fabian, relying on attrition over bold strikes.

   同义词cautiousdilatoryevasive

   反义词aggressivedirectimpetuousrashreckless

• 专有名词，指特定的人、地点或实体；作为英文名词，通常指人名（如费边），尤指古罗马统帅费边·马克西姆斯，或与费边主义、费边战术相关的人。

A proper noun referring to a specific person, place, or entity.

不可数 · 专有名词

1. Member of the Fabian SocietyC1formalbritish

   A member or supporter of the Fabian Society, a British socialist organization that advocates for gradual and democratic social change.

   费边社成员

   • George Bernard Shaw was a prominent Fabian.
   • The Fabians played a key role in the founding of the Labour Party.
   • She joined the Fabian Society to promote gradual reform.