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riot act

/ˈraɪət ækt/

翻译: 指严厉的斥责或警告,通常是对行为不当或不负责任的人发出的。源自1715年英国《骚乱法》,该法要求当局在驱散骚乱人群前先宣读正式警告。

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/ˈraɪət ækt/C1informal
  • zh指严厉的斥责或警告,通常是对行为不当或不负责任的人发出的。源自1715年英国《骚乱法》,该法要求当局在驱散骚乱人群前先宣读正式警告。

An idiomatic expression meaning a severe scolding or strong warning given to someone who has misbehaved or acted irresponsibly. Originates from the British Riot Act of 1715, which required authorities to read a formal proclamation before dispersing unruly crowds.

  1. Read the Riot ActB2informal

    To give someone a strong warning or severe scolding to stop their unacceptable behavior.

    zh严厉警告

    • The teacher read the riot act to the students after they misbehaved in class.
    • My boss read me the riot act for being late three times this week.
    • The coach read the riot act to the team after their poor performance.