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jackboot

/jak-boot/US // ˈdʒækˌbut //UK // (ˈdʒækˌbuːt) //

千斤顶,千里马,千层底,千足虫

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Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : a sturdy leather boot reaching up over the knee, worn especially by soldiers.
    • : Also called jackboot tactics. brutally bullying, militaristic, or authoritarian measures.
    • : a person who uses such measures.

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Examples

  • If you can force your jackboot in the door, you can try to go all the way.

  • No American who has 42 choices is going to feel like the jackboot of the state is stomping on his neck.

  • Successful generals are bad masters, and the jackboot was now supreme at court.

  • "The Duke might as well send his jackboot to lead us," said Pitt to Fox.

  • Your supporters are hospitalized by jackboot thugs for sticking up for you.