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give / receive no quarter

更新日期:2026-08-14

词语 give / receive no quarter
释义

give / receive no quarter literaryif someone gives no quarter, they do not show any pity or gentleness when dealing with someone, especially an enemy〔对某人,尤指敌人〕不怜悯:•It was a fight to the death, with no quarter given.那是一场殊死的搏斗,谁也不心慈手软。⇒at close quarters at CLOSE² (20)

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