steamroll

• 动词，指凭借力量或权势强行压制或击败对方，迫使他人按自己的意愿行事。

A verb meaning to force someone to do what you want, or to defeat someone easily, often by using power or influence.

1. Overwhelm by force or pressureB2informal

   To force someone into a particular state or action by using overwhelming power, authority, or persistence.

   强行压制

   • The lobbyists tried to steamroll the bill through Congress.
   • She felt steamrolled into accepting the job offer.
   • The manager steamrolled the team into agreeing with his plan.

   同义词browbeatbulldozecoerceforceoverpoweroverwhelmpressurerailroad

   反义词deferrespectsubmitsurrenderyield

2. Proceed with great forceB2informal

   To move forward or advance with unstoppable power and determination, often ignoring obstacles or opposition.

   势不可挡地推进

   • The company steamrolled ahead with its expansion plans despite the protests.
   • He steamrolled through the competition to win the championship.
   • The project steamrolled forward, leaving no time for revisions.

   同义词barrelbulldozechargepush forwardsteamroller

   反义词falterflounderhaltstopstumblesubmityield

3. Overwhelm using great forceB2informal

   To defeat or dominate someone or something completely by using superior strength, numbers, or influence.

   碾压

   • The team steamrolled their opponents with a score of 5-0.
   • The new policy steamrolled all previous regulations.
   • The army steamrolled the enemy defenses in a matter of hours.

   同义词annihilatebulldozecrushoverpoweroverwhelmrailroadroutsteamrollertrampletrounce

   反义词capitulatesubmitsuccumbyield

4. Make level or flat with a steamrollerC1formaltechnical

   To physically flatten or smooth a surface using a steamroller, typically for road construction or paving.

   用压路机压平

   • The construction crew steamrolled the asphalt to create a smooth road.
   • They steamrolled the gravel to prepare the foundation.
   • The workers steamrolled the ground before laying the pavement.

   同义词compactflattenlevelrollsmooth