선거 용어, around, bent - 익숙해져야 하는 것 두 개

last time around
this time around
next time around

He has a conservative bent.
= He has conservative leanings.

a bent: 형용사 뜻과 같은 뜻으로 명사로 쓰인다는 것을 기억할 것.


He launched a vicious offensive against his rival.

a offensive: 여기서의 뜻은 공세.

A term (in office): 임기, 재임
~ is seeking the second term in office.

To run as an independent: 무소속으로 출마하다
= to have no party affiliation.
= to have no party.

platform: 정강
Political pledges: 공약
Gaff-prone: 말실수 많이 하는
political remarks
controversial remark