| 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) |