| 释义 |
bring sth to bear (on / upon sth) formalto use something, for example your power, authority, or your knowledge, in a way that will have a big effect on something or someone（对某事物）施加压力（影响）:•The full force of the law was brought to bear on anyone who criticized the government.凡是批评政府的，都要用法律加以严惩。 |