ramrod
US /ˈræm.rɑːd/
UK /ˈræm.rɒd/
名詞
通條, 裝填桿
a rod used to push the charge down the barrel of a muzzle-loading firearm
範例:
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The soldier used a ramrod to load his musket.
士兵用通條裝填他的火槍。
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He cleaned the rifle barrel with a ramrod and a patch.
他用通條和布片清潔步槍槍管。
形容詞
筆直的, 嚴厲的
very strict or rigid; unbending
範例:
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His posture was ramrod straight, even after hours of standing.
即使站立數小時後，他的姿勢依然筆直。
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The general had a ramrod demeanor, never showing emotion.
將軍態度嚴厲，從不表露情感。
動詞
強行通過, 強行推行
to force or push something through or into something else
範例:
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He had to ramrod the proposal through the committee.
他不得不強行通過委員會的提案。
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The manager tried to ramrod new policies without consulting the staff.
經理試圖在未諮詢員工的情況下強行推行新政策。