| 释义 |
Idiom status quo the situation as it is at present, without any changes.The army, having maintained the status quo for so long, is embarking on a series of reforms.
the status quoThe condition or state of affairs as it already exists or operates. Despite their myriad promises, politicians are inevitably more interested in maintaining the status quo, which is more profitable for them and their corporate buddies. status quoThe existing condition or state of affairs, as in We don't want to admit more singers to the chorus; we like the status quo. This term, Latin for "state in which," has been used in English since the early 1800s. the status ˈquo (from Latin) the situation as it is now, or as it was before a recent change: The conservatives are keen to maintain the status quo. |