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procrustean bed

/prəˈkrʌstiən bɛd/

翻译: 源自希腊神话中普罗克汝斯忒斯的铁床,比喻强行要求人或事物符合某种固定、僵化的标准,常忽视其自然差异或独特性的做法或制度。

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/prəˈkrʌstiən bɛd/C2formalpolitical
  • zh源自希腊神话中普罗克汝斯忒斯的铁床,比喻强行要求人或事物符合某种固定、僵化的标准,常忽视其自然差异或独特性的做法或制度。

A metaphorical expression referring to a situation or system that forces people or things to conform to an arbitrary, rigid standard, often by ignoring their natural differences or unique characteristics. Derived from the Greek myth of Procrustes, who would stretch or cut his victims to fit his iron bed.

  1. Forced conformityC2formal

    A situation where people or things are forced to fit into a rigid, arbitrary standard or system, often by cutting off what doesn't fit.

    zh普洛克路斯忒斯之床

    • The new curriculum is a Procrustean bed, ignoring students' individual learning styles.
    • Trying to apply the same rules to every department is a Procrustean bed that stifles creativity.
    • The company's one-size-fits-all policy is a Procrustean bed for its diverse workforce.