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单词 pull (one's) punch(es)
释义 pull (one's) punch(es)

1. (拳击时)故意不用力击,故意轻击
2. 故意不猛烈攻击(或批评等);谨慎(或婉转)地行动(或讲话)
My boss was furious about my mistake — he shouted at me and didn't pull any punches (或 pulled no punches). 老板对我的过失大发雷霆——他冲着我大叫大嚷,毫不留情。
They generally pull their punches when offering advice. 他们在提出劝告时通常用委婉方式表达。
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