hammer and anvil

短语

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    A tactic involving the use of two primary forces, one to pin down an enemy and the other to encircle him.

    不可数 政治 军事
  2. 2.

    A two-pronged method that is commonly deployed, or the two mechanisms used to carry it out.

    比喻 不可数 引申义

    Coercion and intimidation are the hammer and anvil of experienced police officers.