browbeat是什么意思
2023-12-07 02:43:16
browbeat
v. 威吓;恫吓
名词:browbeater 过去式:browbeat 过去分词:browbeaten 现在分词:browbeating 第三人称单数:browbeats
近义词:intimidate,threaten,bully,gushicibadger,dragoon,nag,push,pester,force,coerce,trample,ballyrag,swagger,strong-arm,Hector,bullyrag,pusharound,bossaround,
英英释义
Verb
- be bossy towards;
"Her big brother always bullied her when she was young"
- discourage or frighten with threats or a domineering manner; intimidate
例句
- For many Britons accustomed to watching Thatcher browbeat enemies and dress down aides, it seemed like only a matter of time before her support for Major would cool.对很多看惯撒切尔向她的政敌怒目而视或斥责僚属的英国人来说,她对梅杰的支持迟早都会冷却。
- I wont be browbeaten into accepting your proposals.我不会在威迫之下接受你的提议。
- The judge browbeat the witness.那法官威吓证人。