"strike a blow" in Chinese (Simplified)
打击(字面与比喻)
Definition
字面上指击打某物或某人,更常用作比喻,表示积极支持或反对某种事业、观点或人。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
多用于比喻意义,常见搭配有“strike a blow for”(支持某事)和“strike a blow against”(反对某事),多用于正式或文学语境,很少指真正打击。
Examples
They wanted to strike a blow for freedom.
他们想为自由**打击**一下。
The workers struck a blow against injustice by protesting.
工人们通过抗议**对抗**了不公正。
He struck a blow to start the revolution.
他为革命**打响了第一击**。
This new policy really strikes a blow against corruption.
这项新政策对腐败**造成了打击**。
His actions struck a blow for equality in the community.
他的行动为社区平等**做出了贡献**。
When you speak up, you strike a blow against silence and fear.
当你发声时,就是在对抗沉默和恐惧**打出一击**。