英语词汇“punch-pulling”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

punch-pulling n. the action of being less forceful or frank than one might be; moderation or gentleness in criticism.

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the world > action or operation > behaviour > good behaviour > restrained or moderate behaviour > [noun] > action of

soft-pedalling1907

punch-pulling1921

1921 Syracuse (N.Y.) Herald 26 June 10/4 I'd just like to tear in with everything I have and see what I can do. But of course I can't. I've always got to do a little punch pulling here and there.

1959 Listener 29 Jan. 224/2 There was some good photography..and a conclusion in which there was no punch-pulling.

2002 U.S. News & World Rep. 1 July 54/1 No punch pulling here.

单词	punch-pulling
释义	> as lemmas punch-pulling punch-pulling n. the action of being less forceful or frank than one might be; moderation or gentleness in criticism. ΘΚΠ the world > action or operation > behaviour > good behaviour > restrained or moderate behaviour > [noun] > action of soft-pedalling1907 punch-pulling1921 1921 Syracuse (N.Y.) Herald 26 June 10/4 I'd just like to tear in with everything I have and see what I can do. But of course I can't. I've always got to do a little punch pulling here and there. 1959 Listener 29 Jan. 224/2 There was some good photography..and a conclusion in which there was no punch-pulling. 2002 U.S. News & World Rep. 1 July 54/1 No punch pulling here. extracted from punchn.² < as lemmas
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