browbeats
[ˈbraʊˌbi:ts]

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

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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