strong-arm

/strawng-ahrm, strong-/US // ˈstrɔŋˌɑrm, ˈstrɒŋ- //UK // informal //

强大的武器,强壮的臂膀,强大的武装力量,强壮的手臂

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adj.形容词 adjective

1
- : using, involving, or threatening the use of physical force or violence to gain an objective: strong-arm methods.

v.有主动词 verb

1
- : to use violent methods upon; assault.
- : to rob by force.
- : to coerce by threats or intimidation; bully: They strong-armed me into voting for the plan.

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Despite the strong language, however, the neither the JPO nor Lockheed could dispute a single fact in either Daily Beast report.
At St. Barnabas Hospital, Pellerano was listed in stable condition with wounds to his chest and arm.
The big slug happened to hit the suspect in the street, passing through his arm and then striking Police Officer Andrew Dossi.
Dossi initially was listed in critical condition with wounds to his arm and lower back.
She fills her characters up—strong women beating back against a sexist system—with so much heart.
She skilfully manages the side-lights, and by this means produces strong effects.
She was holding the back of her chair with one hand; her loose sleeve had slipped almost to the shoulder of her uplifted arm.
In Spain he was regarded as the right arm of the ultra-clericals and a possible supporter of Carlism.
The garrison of the town and fortress was nearly three thousand strong.
The well-known "cock and bull" stories of small children are inspired by this love of strong effect.