| 单词 | big stick |
| 释义 | big stick (once / 14397 pages) n WORD FAMILY big stick: big sticks USAGE EXAMPLESPresident-elect Donald Trump does not speak softly, but he clearly believes in military power—what Theodore Roosevelt called “the big stick.” Wall Street Journal(Nov 18, 2016) Regarding international affairs, Theodore Roosevelt famously said the United States should "Speak softly, and carry a big stick." Golf Digest(Nov 17, 2016) When dealing with Beijing, he warned, Trump would “speak softly but carry a big stick”. The Guardian(Nov 14, 2016) n a display of force or power speak softly but carry a big stick Hyper display, show something intended to communicate a particular impression |
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