light on the hill

短语

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    Used to evoke the values of the Australian Labor Party.

    澳大利亚 比喻

    1949 June 12, Ben Chifley, speech, 2009, Pamela Robson (editor), The Light on the Hill, Great Australian Speeches, unnumbered page, We have a great objective—the light on the hill—which we aim to reach by working for the betterment of mankind not only here but anywhere we may give a helping hand.

词源

Used by Ben Chifley and since adopted as a catchphrase by members of the ALP.

来源：wiktionary