English statesman; during the War of the Roses he fought first for the house of York and secured the throne for Edward IV and then changed sides to fight for the house of Lancaster and secured the throne for Henry VI (1428-1471)
an important person who can bring leaders to power through the exercise of political influence;
"the Earl of Warwick was the first kingmaker"
双语例句
1. The earl of Warwick was the first kingmaker.
沃里克伯爵是第一个拥立国王的人.
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2. " Perot as kingmaker , " he says tactfully, " is a more formidable proposition than as candate. "
他委婉地说道: “ 佩罗替人抬轿助选,要比他自己出来参选更难缠. ”
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用作名词 (n.)
The earl of Warwick was the first kingmaker. 沃里克伯爵是第一个拥立国王的人。
