ride roughshod over

短语

残暴对待

发音

UK /ˌɹaɪd ˈɹʌfʃɒd ˌəʊvə/
AU
US /ˌɹaɪd ˈɹʌfʃɑd ˌoʊvɚ/

词形变化

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释义与例句

v.
  1. 1.

    To treat (someone) roughly or without care, control, moderation, or respect; to act in a bullying manner toward (someone); to damage (someone or something).

    横行霸道

    欺压

    打压

    习语 及物

词源

A horse is roughshod if its hooves are shod with horseshoes that have calks (projecting parts to prevent slipping). Thus, something that a roughshod horse is ridden over is likely to be damaged by the projections of its horseshoes.

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