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pull rank
濫用職權(quán)
?含義:
To use one's higher position of authority to dictate what one does or to gain an advantage..
指利用自己的職權(quán)支配別人,或者從中套取一些利益。
?例句:
Even though I'm the boss, I try not to pull rank. I like to let everyone have a say in how things are done.
即使我是老板,我也不會(huì)濫用職權(quán),我會(huì)讓每個(gè)人對(duì)事情的處理都有發(fā)言權(quán)。
?對(duì)話:
A: Although you are really looking forward to going to Rome on business, I am going instead.
雖然你想去羅馬出差,但是還是換我去吧。
B: Don't pull rank on me! I don't have to do what you say!
你不要對(duì)我濫用職權(quán),我為什么非要聽你的!
?額外收獲:
1.dictate: vt. 支配;擺布;決定
2.gain an advantage: 套取利益
3.have a say: 有發(fā)言權(quán)
4.look forward to: 盼望著