browbeating

英['braʊbiːt] 美['braʊbiːt]
  • v.威吓;恫吓
browbeater browbeat browbeaten browbeating browbeats
  • bro abbr.兄弟(=brother)
  • BRo-algebra 基础BR0-代数
  • bro-mopropane 溴丙烷
  • Bro. 支气管镜检查
  • broach n.烧叉肉;叉子;凿子;拉刀n.胸针(=brooch)vt.钻孔开启;凿大;初次提起;开始商讨vi.(船)突然横转
Verb:
  1. be bossy towards;

    "Her big brother always bullied her when she was young"

  2. discourage or frighten with threats or a domineering manner; intimidate

    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。

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