单词 | clampdown |
释义 | clampdown (klæmpdaʊn ) also clamp-down Word forms: clampdowns countable noun A clampdown is a sudden restriction on a particular activity by a government or other authority. [journalism] ...a clampdown on the employment of illegal immigrants. [+ on] Ironically, the latest clampdown has just led to renewed international criticism. Collocations: security clampdown As part of the security clampdown, about 80 residential roads were closed last night and will not reopen until tomorrow morning. Times, Sunday Times Any security clampdown would apply equally to domestic, short-haul and long-haul flights. Times, Sunday Times It was set up as part of a security clampdown in the wake of rioting. The Sun Security clampdowns and money-grabbing low-cost airlines have created a carry-on nightmare, and new rules seem to be made up by the week. The Sun Translations: Chinese: 取缔 Japanese: 厳しい取締り |
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