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sabre rattling

/ˈseɪbər ˌrætlɪŋ/

翻译: 通过炫耀武力、军事演习或强硬言论等方式向对方施加压力、进行威胁或恫吓,尤指在政治或军事背景下,但不一定真的发动冲突。

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/ˈseɪbər ˌrætlɪŋ/C1formalpolitical
  • zh通过炫耀武力、军事演习或强硬言论等方式向对方施加压力、进行威胁或恫吓,尤指在政治或军事背景下,但不一定真的发动冲突。

Aggressive or threatening language, actions, or gestures intended to intimidate or provoke conflict, especially in political or military contexts, without necessarily leading to actual confrontation.

  1. Aggressive display of military powerC1formal

    The act of making threats or showing military strength in order to intimidate an opponent, without necessarily intending to go to war.

    zh炫耀武力

    • The country's recent sabre rattling has alarmed its neighbors.
    • Political leaders often engage in sabre rattling during negotiations.
    • The sabre rattling between the two nations increased tensions in the region.