吹鼓手

吹鼓手

Literally means:

trumpeter

Actually means:

The phrase originally refers to those who play musical instruments (especially wind instruments) in wedding ceremonies or funerals in the past.

Today it refers to those who advocate or preach for someone, sth or some ideas or concepts. It usually shows that the speaker holds a critical attitude toward such people. It is often derogatory.

本义指旧时在婚礼、葬礼仪式中吹打乐器的人。

现在比喻为某人、某事或某种思想、观念进行宣传、鼓吹的人。多表示说话人对这种人抱有批评的态度多具有贬义色彩。