short sharp shock

短语

词形变化

short sharp shocks 复数 short sharp shocks

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    A regime intended to deter crime by making an immediate severe impact.

词源

Coined by W. S. Gilbert in the song "I Am So Proud" from The Mikado, referring euphemistically to a beheading.

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