over a barrel
英 [ˈəuvə ə ˈbærəl] 美 [ˈovɚ e ˈbærəl]

释义

处于不利地位；

双语例句

1. During the negotiations the opposing faction had us over a barrel.
   在谈判中，那个对抗的派别使我们一筹莫展
2. John had Bob over a barrel because the latter owed him money.
   鲍勃什么都得听约翰的，因为他欠约翰的钱。

权威例句

OVER A BARREL
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