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press lord

/ˈpres lɔːd/

翻译: 过时的英国用语,指强迫他人服兵役或海役,尤指通过抓壮丁或强制征兵的方式。历史上用于18和19世纪,当时征兵队强行抓捕男子加入皇家海军。

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/ˈpres lɔːd/formalbritish已废弃
  • zh过时的英国用语,指强迫他人服兵役或海役,尤指通过抓壮丁或强制征兵的方式。历史上用于18和19世纪,当时征兵队强行抓捕男子加入皇家海军。

An archaic British expression meaning to force someone into military or naval service, especially by conscription or impressment. Historically used during the 18th and 19th centuries when press gangs would forcibly recruit men into the Royal Navy.

  1. Media MagnateC1formalbritish

    A wealthy and powerful person who owns or controls a major newspaper or media company.

    zh传媒大亨

    • The press lord used his newspapers to influence public opinion.
    • A famous press lord once owned several national dailies.
    • The press lord's empire included both print and digital media.