strike a blow for

释义

1. strike a blow for / against / at sth

   维护（或损害）某种信念或原则等

   to do sth in support of / against a belief, principle, etc.

   He felt that they had struck a blow for democracy.他感觉他们维护了民主制度。

电影里这样说 · 2 部

• we will strike such a blow as'll make their hearts faint and fearful.The Golden Compass2007
• -I want to strike the blow myself. -Darling, seriously.Deathtrap1982

在完整场景里学

• 死亡计中计1982
  • 首演之夜新剧惨败：truth in advertising（不过如此）
  • 首演惨败后收到新人剧本：add insult to injury（雪上加霜）
  • 密谋杀掉作者霸占剧本：top billing（挂头牌）

同一词条的短语

• be struck by
• strike a balance
• strike a bargain
• strike fear, into heart
• strike gold
• strike it rich
• strike lucky
• strike a pose attitude
• strike while the iron is hot
• within striking distance
• strike a chord
• drive a hard bargain