crack down

Related to word: crack

Phrasal Verb

Definition

  1. C2

    to begin addressing unlawful or undesirable conduct with increased severity

    制裁;惩处;打击;镇压

    • The government has decided to crack down on drug-related crimes.

      政府已决定打击与毒品相关的犯罪。

    • The school is starting to crack down on bullying in the campus.

      学校开始打击校园霸凌。

    • Authorities are cracking down on illegal fishing practices.

      当局正在打击非法捕鱼行为。