on the stump
US /ɑn ðə stʌmp/
UK /ɑn ðə stʌmp/
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在竞选, 在巡回演讲
campaigning for political office, typically by making speeches to the public
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The candidate spent weeks on the stump, visiting small towns and meeting voters.
这位候选人花了数周时间在竞选，走访小城镇并会见选民。
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He's a natural speaker when he's on the stump.
他在竞选时是一位天生的演说家。