throw the book at informal charge or punish (someone) as severely as possible or permitted 〈非正式〉课以重罚; 从严惩罚; 狠狠责备。 throw the book at 见BOOK. throw the book at〈俚语〉重罚;严罚：Mother throws the book at her mischievous boy，he breaks a cup but lays the blame on his little sister. 妈妈重罚了她那淘气的男孩，这个男孩打碎杯子却把责任推到他妹妹身上。 |