ramrod

ramrod
noun
  1. a rod for ramming down the charge of a muzzle-loading firearm
    (前装式枪炮的)推弹杆;通条
    ■used in similes and metaphors to describe someone's erect or rigid posture
    [用于明喻和暗喻](人的姿态的)僵直,死板
    he held himself ramrod straight.
    他身体笔直。
    ■(N. Amer.)a foreman or manager, especially one who is a strict disciplinarian
    (北美)(尤指严厉的)工头;领班;主管人
(ramrodded, ramrodding)
  1. [with obj.](ramrod something through)(chiefly US)force a proposed measure to be accepted or completed quickly
    (主美)强使通过(提议的措施);迫使接受(提议的措施)
    they ramrodded through legislation voiding the court injunctions.
    他们强行立法废止法院禁令。
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