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fly in the teeth of

/flaɪ ɪn ðə tiːθ ɒv/

翻译: 直接违背某事物,如规则、习俗、期望或权威;公开挑战或不服从。

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/flaɪ ɪn ðə tiːθ ɒv/C1formal
  • zh直接违背某事物,如规则、习俗、期望或权威;公开挑战或不服从。

To act in direct opposition to something, such as a rule, convention, expectation, or authority; to defy or challenge openly.

  1. To oppose or defy openlyC2formal

    To act in direct opposition to something, such as a rule, convention, or expectation.

    zh公然违抗

    • His decision to quit his job flew in the teeth of his family's wishes.
    • The new policy flies in the teeth of established safety regulations.
    • She flew in the teeth of public opinion by supporting the controversial law.