the long arm of the law

US /ðə lɔŋ ɑrm əv ðə lɔ/
UK /ðə lɔŋ ɑrm əv ðə lɔ/
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法律的铁腕, 法律的广泛影响力

the far-reaching power of the police or legal system

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Criminals may try to hide, but the long arm of the law will eventually catch them.
罪犯可能会试图躲藏,但法律的铁腕最终会抓住他们。
Even across borders, the long arm of the law can reach those who commit crimes.
即使跨越国界,法律的铁腕也能触及那些犯罪分子。