browbeat
US /ˈbraʊ.biːt/
UK /ˈbraʊ.biːt/
动词
恫吓, 胁迫, 欺压
to intimidate (someone) with stern or abusive words; to bully
示例:
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The manager tried to browbeat his employees into working overtime without pay.
经理试图恫吓员工无偿加班。
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Don't let them browbeat you into making a decision you're not comfortable with.
不要让他们胁迫你做出你不舒服的决定。
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