take a sideswipe at
US /teɪk ə ˈsaɪd.swaɪp æt/
UK /teɪk ə ˈsaɪd.swaɪp æt/
成语
顺带抨击, 含沙射影地批评
to make an indirect critical remark about someone or something
示例:
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During the debate, the candidate couldn't resist to take a sideswipe at his opponent's past policies.
在辩论中，这位候选人忍不住顺带抨击了他对手过去的政策。
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The article seemed to take a sideswipe at the government's recent decisions.
这篇文章似乎顺带抨击了政府最近的决定。