roughshod

• 形容人行事粗暴、专横或肆无忌惮，常常不顾他人的感受或权利。

Describes a person who acts in a harsh, domineering, or inconsiderate manner, often without regard for others' feelings or rights.

1. Horseshoes with projecting nailsC2formal

   Describing a horse that is fitted with horseshoes that have projecting nails or studs to prevent slipping on icy or slippery surfaces.

   带防滑钉的蹄铁

   • The farrier fitted the horse with roughshod shoes for the winter trail.
   • Roughshod horses were common in mountainous regions.
   • The rider preferred roughshod shoes for better grip on wet roads.

   同义词spiked

2. Cruel or ruthless behaviorC2formal

   Describing a person or their actions that are harsh, cruel, or disposed to inflict pain or suffering.

   残暴无情

   • The dictator ruled with a roughshod approach, crushing all opposition.
   • His roughshod treatment of the staff led to low morale.
   • The general's roughshod tactics were condemned by human rights groups.

   同义词brutalcallouscruelheartlessmercilesspitilessruthlesssavage

   反义词compassionategentlehumanekindmercifultender

3. Domineering or overbearingC2formal

   Acting in an unjustly domineering or oppressive manner, disregarding others' rights or feelings.

   专横或霸道

   • The manager rode roughshod over the team's suggestions.
   • She accused him of a roughshod attitude during negotiations.
   • The company's roughshod policies ignored employee welfare.

   同义词arbitraryautocraticdictatorialdomineeringheavy-handedhigh-handedimperiousoppressiveoverbearingtyrannical

   反义词consideratedeferentialgentlehumblekindmeekrespectfulsubmissive