以上两个词,其中一词的使用频率高,可替代另一使用频率较低的词,使用频率低的词再更为限定的情况下使用。
politician这个词本身不含否定之意,但在使用时常常会有贬义,相当于“政客”。而statesman通常指明智的、拥有知识和思想的、成就非凡的优秀政治家。
A politician refers to anyone who runs for public office.While it has no actual negative meaning,it is often used in a negative way.A statesman is a politician who is highly respected.