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proxy war

/ˈprɒksi wɔːr/

翻译: 由大国挑起但不直接参战的战争或冲突,大国利用第三方作为代理人替自己作战。

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/ˈprɒksi wɔːr/C1formalpolitical
  • zh由大国挑起但不直接参战的战争或冲突,大国利用第三方作为代理人替自己作战。

A war or conflict instigated by major powers that do not themselves become directly involved, instead using third parties as substitutes to fight on their behalf.

  1. Indirect conflictC1formal

    A war instigated by major powers that do not themselves become involved, using third parties as substitutes.

    zh代理人战争

    • The Cold War was characterized by numerous proxy wars in Asia and Africa.
    • The conflict in the region has become a proxy war between the two superpowers.
    • Proxy wars often lead to prolonged suffering for local populations.