variable-geometry Europe

短语

发音

/ˈvɛəɹi.əbəl dʒiˈɒmɪtɹi ˈjʊəɹəp/

别名

variable geometry Europe

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    A concept of European integration where the cooperation is organized around specific projects or functional needs, leading to a diverse set of overlapping groupings of member states.

    不可数 政治

词源

variable geometry + Europe, likely a metaphor from aeronautics (specifically variable-sweep wing aircraft) applied to political flexibility.

来源：wiktionary