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below the belt

/bɪˈloʊ ðə bɛlt/

翻译: 指不公平、卑鄙或违反公认规则的行为或言论,源自拳击运动中禁止击打腰部以下的规则。

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/bɪˈloʊ ðə bɛlt/B2informalsport
  • zh指不公平、卑鄙或违反公认规则的行为或言论,源自拳击运动中禁止击打腰部以下的规则。

An expression describing an action or remark that is unfair, cruel, or violates accepted rules of conduct, originating from boxing where hitting below the waist is illegal.

  1. Unfair or unsportsmanlikeB2informal

    An action or remark that is considered unfair, cruel, or against the rules of fair play.

    zh不择手段

    • Bringing up his past mistakes during the argument was below the belt.
    • The politician's personal attack on his opponent was completely below the belt.
    • In boxing, hitting below the belt is strictly forbidden.