browbeats

听听怎么读
[ˈbraʊˌbi:ts]
是什么意思
  • v.

    (以言辞或表情)威逼,恫吓( browbeat的第三人称单数 );

  • 英英释义

    browbeat[ 'braubi:t ]

    • v.
      • be bossy towards

        同义词:strong-armbullybullyragballyragboss aroundhectorpush around

      • discourage or frighten with threats or a domineering manner; intimidate

        同义词:bullyswagger

    学习怎么用

    双语例句

    1. 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。
    2. I won't be browbeaten into accepting your proposals.
      我不会在威迫之下接受你的提议。
    3. The judge browbeat the witness.
      那法官威吓证人。

    权威例句

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