"drawn and quartered" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 处以车裂（中世纪刑罚）

Definition

一种历史上的处决方式，把人绑在马身上拉裂；有时也用来比喻受到极其严厉的惩罚或批评。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

非常正式且历史性强，字面上只用于历史或法律语境。比喻用法形容受到极度严厉的批评或惩罚，常用来强调严重性。

Examples

In medieval times, traitors were often drawn and quartered.

在中世纪，叛徒经常被**处以车裂**。

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

国王下令将叛军首领**处以车裂**以示惩戒。

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

**处以车裂**是历史上最可怕的刑罚之一。

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

我搞砸了那个项目后，老板在会议上简直把我**狠批**了一顿。

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

评论家们因为剧本和表演差劲而**严厉抨击**了这部电影。

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

如果我输了这个案子，我的客户一定会**狠批**我。