As a politician, he knows how to manipulate public opinion.

身为一位政客，他知道如何左右公众舆论。

《牛津词典》

As a politician Jefferson frequently lashed out at the press.

作为一名政治家，杰斐逊曾屡次痛斥新闻媒体。

《柯林斯英汉双解大词典》

If a politician transgresses, that is not the fault of the media.

如果一个政客行为失范，那不是媒体的错。

《柯林斯英汉双解大词典》

The last hurrah also can mean the last acts of a politician, before his term in office ends.

VOA: special.2010.04.11

Now to the wordplay. Commentators and bloggers often use the word "gate" when a politician is accused of trying to hide the truth.

VOA: special.2011.07.16

The expression may be used to describe a politician's last campaign, his final attempt to win the cheers and votes of the people.

VOA: special.2010.04.11

You can see why this impolitic ex-lieutenant governor did not last long as a politician.

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"There's no doubt about it, he's putting his back in" to being a politician.

BBC: Romario: From football rebel to politician

The more a politician talks about choice, the less rational choice we apparently have.

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