wilderness campaign

• 指政党或候选人在选举失败或失去政权后，积极重建支持、与选民建立联系并为未来选举胜利做准备的策略，通常侧重基层组织和在政府之外制定政策。

A political strategy where a party or candidate, after losing an election or being out of power, actively works to rebuild support, reconnect with voters, and prepare for future electoral success, often by focusing on grassroots organizing and policy development outside of government.

1. Military campaign in a remote areaC1formal

   A series of military operations conducted in a wild, uninhabited, or difficult terrain.

   荒野战役

   • The general planned a wilderness campaign through the dense jungle.
   • The army's wilderness campaign lasted for several months.
   • Supplies were scarce during the wilderness campaign.

2. Political campaign in a non-urban areaC1formalamerican

   A political campaign focused on rural or remote regions, often with limited infrastructure.

   乡村竞选

   • The candidate launched a wilderness campaign to win over rural voters.
   • Her wilderness campaign involved traveling to small towns and villages.
   • The party's wilderness campaign strategy focused on local issues.