"myrmidons" in Chinese (Simplified)
爪牙死心塌地的追随者
Definition
“Myrmidons”最初指希腊神话中跟随阿喀琉斯的战士,现在指盲目听从命令的忠实追随者,通常是为权势之人执行不愉快任务的人。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
现代多用于文学或较正式语境,带有贬义。强调盲目服从和执行命令,多指权力结构中的下属。常用于历史、政治或批评性语境。
Examples
The king's myrmidons forced everyone to leave the village.
国王的**爪牙**强迫所有人离开村庄。
In the story, Achilles’ myrmidons were brave fighters.
在故事中,阿喀琉斯的**弥耳迈冬人**是勇敢的战士。
Many dictators use myrmidons to keep control.
许多独裁者利用**爪牙**来维持控制。
He surrounds himself with loyal myrmidons who never question his orders.
他身边总是有一群忠诚的**死心塌地的追随者**,从不质疑他的命令。
The boss's myrmidons did all his dirty work for him.
老板的**爪牙**帮他做所有肮脏的事。
You can't trust his advice—he's just one of their myrmidons.
你不能相信他的建议——他只是他们的一个**死心塌地的追随者**。