"drawn and quartered" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 處以車裂（中世紀刑罰）

Definition

一種歷史上的處決方式，將人綁在馬上拉裂；有時也比喻受到極為嚴厲的懲罰或批評。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

非常正式且有历史背景，字面上仅用于历史或法律场合。比喻时形容遭到极为严重的批评或惩罚，用于强调情景的严厉。

Examples

In medieval times, traitors were often drawn and quartered.

在中世紀，叛徒經常被**處以車裂**。

The king ordered the rebel leader to be drawn and quartered for his crimes.

國王下令將叛軍首領**處以車裂**作為懲罰。

Being drawn and quartered was one of the most feared punishments in history.

**處以車裂**是歷史上最可怕的刑罰之一。

After I messed up that project, my boss practically drew and quartered me in the meeting.

我搞砸了那個專案後，老闆在會議上簡直把我**狠狠批評了一番**。

Reviewers drew and quartered the movie for its bad script and acting.

評論家們因劇本和表演糟糕而**嚴厲批評**這部電影。

If I lose this case, my client will have me drawn and quartered.

如果我輸掉這個案子，我的客戶肯定會**狠狠教訓**我。