rough up
US /rʌf/
UK /rʌf/
句動詞
乱暴に扱う, 殴る
to treat someone roughly or violently, often causing minor injuries
例:
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The bullies threatened to rough up anyone who didn't give them their lunch money.
いじめっ子たちは、昼食代を渡さない者を乱暴に扱うと脅した。
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The police were accused of roughing up the suspect during the interrogation.
警察は尋問中に容疑者を乱暴に扱ったと非難された。