单词 | strong-arm |
释义 | ˈstrong-arm adjective [only before noun] strong-arm tactics/methods etc FORCE somebody TO DO somethingthe use of force or violence, especially when this is not necessary 〔尤指不必要的〕暴力策略/手段等 —strong-arm verb [transitive]Examples from the Corpusstrong-arm• In the first months of Whitelaw rule, strong-arm cliques began to assert themselves in Belfast.• It had been, as record retailer Bruce Webb suggested, a business of late payments and strong-arm collections.• Others were furious at what they said were government strong-arm tactics over the vote.• In this game strong-arm tactics were deployed by both sides to kill five ends and force replays.• A case's merit should not have to depend on strong-arm tactics.• Those men were handpicked strong-arm thugs, hired for the occasion, known for their viciousness.• He said all muscles need to be used gently before tackling the strong-arm work.ˈstrong-arm adjectiveChineseSyllable force Corpus of the use violence, or especially |
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