jackboot
US /ˈdʒæk.buːt/
UK /ˈdʒæk.buːt/
名词
1.
长筒靴, 军靴
a large leather boot reaching to the knee, especially one worn by soldiers
示例:
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The soldiers marched in their heavy jackboots.
士兵们穿着沉重的长筒靴行进。
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He polished his jackboots until they gleamed.
他把长筒靴擦得锃亮。
2.
暴政, 压迫, 铁蹄
used to refer to an oppressive, authoritarian, or totalitarian regime or system
示例:
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The country lived under the jackboot of a dictator for decades.
这个国家在独裁者的铁蹄下生活了几十年。
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They fought against the jackboot of tyranny.
他们反抗暴政的压迫。