汉英词典
Chinese-English Dictionary
MEANING OF 助紂為虐
lit. helping tyrant Zhou 商紂王|商纣王[Shang1 Zhou4 wang2] in his oppression (idiom) / fig. to take the side of the evildoer / giving succor to the enemy
Metaphor to help bad people do bad things
犹助桀为虐。纣,殷末暴君。比喻帮助恶人作坏事。
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EXAMPLE SENTENCES

西方投资者们不应该助纣为虐

Western investors should not oblige them.

人们认为巫婆替邪恶做事,猫助纣为虐

Witches were thought to work for the devil with the help of cats.

设计师是守卫城市记忆卫士,也是破坏记忆助纣为虐的帮手。

Architects can contribute to preserve the memories of the city or help to destroy them.