shot across the bow

短语

发音

UK /ˈʃɒt əˌkɹɒs ðə ˈbaʊ/
US /ˈʃɑt əˌkɹɔs ðə ˈbaʊ/
AU

词形变化

shots across the bow 复数 shots across the bow

别名

shot across the bows

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    A warning that negative consequences will be faced if something is carried out or allowed to continue.

    习语

词源

From the naval tactic of firing a warning shot across the bow or front portion of a ship in order to force it to stop or alter its course.

来源：wiktionary