"strongman" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 大力士
• 独裁者

Definition

大力士指的是非常有体力的人，特别是在表演或比赛中。也可以指掌握大权并且常以专制或强硬方式统治的政治领导人。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

“Strongman”既可以指体力强壮的人，也可以比喻专制、强势领导人。政治语境下往往带有负面含义。不要和简单的“strong”混淆。

Examples

The circus strongman lifted a heavy weight above his head.

马戏团的**大力士**把一个重物举过头顶。

He wants to be a strongman and show his muscles.

他想成为**大力士**，展示自己的肌肉。

The country is ruled by a strongman who does not allow protests.

这个国家由一位**独裁者**统治，不允许抗议。

Decades ago, the city’s strongman was famous for pulling trucks with his bare hands.

几十年前，这座城市的**大力士**以徒手拉卡车而闻名。

Many people fear that another strongman will take power after the election.

很多人担心选举后又会有一位**独裁者**掌权。

At the festival, they hired a strongman to entertain the crowd with amazing stunts.

在节日上，他们请来了一位**大力士**表演惊人的特技娱乐观众。