carrot and stick

短语

胡萝卜加大棒

发音

AU

词形变化

carrots and sticks 复数

别名

stick and carrot

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    The simultaneous rewarding of good behavior and punishing of bad behavior.

    胡萝卜加大棒

    软硬兼施

    恩威并施

    习语

词源

From combining two ways to motivate a beast of burden, with the lure of a carrot placed just out of reach, and the threat of a stick behind.

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