汉英词典
Chinese-English Dictionary
MEANING OF 八面威風
八面威風 (八面威风)
an awe-inspiring reputation extending in every direction / make a magnificent appearance
Very prestigious in every respect / Describes full of air and vigor
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EXAMPLE SENTENCES

狗在家中,八面威风

Every dog is a lion at home.

那么假如说《无处可逃》是八面威风的角斗场,那么《云端以上,水面以下》则可以看作是一个逃避实际的温顺乡,幻想国。

So if the "no escape" is aggressive battle, then "the clouds above, under the water" can be considered a escapism loring, utopia.