汉英词典
MEANING OF 下马威
display of severity immediately on taking office / (fig.) initial show of strength
Originally refers to the prestige that an official showed to his subordinates when he first arrived, and later generally refers to showing his power to the opponent from the beginning
原指官吏初到任时对下属显示的威风，后泛指一开始就向对方显示自己的威力。
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