backbench
[ˌbæk'bentʃ] noun countable usually plural
■(the seats used by) members of the British Parliament who do not have official positions in the government or in an opposing political party （英国议会的）后座议员，普通议员，后座议员席•The Prime Minister expects strong support from the Labour backbenches.首相希望得到工党后座议员的大力支持。 •a backbench revolt后座议员的一次反抗 Compare frontbench |