| 释义 |
`1`下马威`2`xiàmǎwēi
(1)
[warn against insubordination by enforcing strict disciplinary action when one first takes office]∶原来指新官到任时故意向下属显示威风
李彪终久是衙门人手段,走到灶下取一根劈柴来,先把李旺打一个下马威。――明·凌濛初《二刻拍案惊奇》
(2)
[deal a head-on blow at the first encounter]∶泛指一开始就向对方显示的威力
取家法过来,待我赏他个下马威。――清·李渔《蜃中楼》 |