hammer and anvil

名词 n.

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. A tactic involving the use of two primary forces, one to pin down an enemy and the other to encircle him. uncountable
  2. A two-pronged method that is commonly deployed, or the two mechanisms used to carry it out. broadly,figuratively,uncountable
    — Coercion and intimidation are the hammer and anvil of experienced police officers.
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