pull punches

短语

故意不用力打

发音

AU

词形变化

pulled punches pulling punches pulls punches 三单 pulls punches pulling punches 现在分词 pulled punches 过去式 pulled punches 过去分词

别名

pull one's punches

释义与例句

v.
  1. 1.

    To avoid using a high level of force when punching.

  2. 2.

    To act with reserve; especially, to word something delicately to avoid giving offense or inciting anger.

    比喻

    Near-synonym: mince words

    I did not pull any punches when I told them my thoughts.

词源

Originally from boxing. First use appears c. the 1920s.

来源：wiktionary