procrustean

英[ˌprəʊ'krʌstiən] 美[ˌproʊ'krʌstiən]
  • adj. 强求一致的
GRE
Adjective:
  1. of or relating to the mythical giant Procrustes or the mode of torture practiced by him

1. This phrasal implied meaning in accordance with the Chinese language procrustean method similar is demand/ the not reasonable request handles affairs according to same standard.
这个成语的寓意和汉语削足适履一样是强求一致/不合理的要求按照同一标准办事。

来自辞典例句

2. We are firmly opposed to the policy of a Procrustean bed.
我们坚决反对强求一致的政策.

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3. People are firmly opposed to the policy of Procrustean bed.
人们坚决反对那项“一刀切”的政策.

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4. Those strict proprieties of the old days are now regarded as a Procrustean bed.
那些老规矩现在被认为是普洛克路斯特斯之床.

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5. Morning exercise reading is really an annoying unpopular Procrustean bed to all our students.
晨练和晨读对我们学生来说的确是令人讨厌的“一刀切”的做法.

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    用作形容词 (adj.)
    1. We are firmly opposed to the policy of a Procrustean bed.
      我们坚决反对强求一致的政策。
    2. I didn't put forth the plan as a Procrustean bed,to which exact conformity is to be indispensable.
      我不能发表强求一致的计划书,精确的一致性是绝对必要的。

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