pound away at something/someone

Related to word: pound

Phrasal Verb

Definition

  1. to continuously criticize an issue or persistently attempt to persuade someone to take action

    批评;指责;说服;对...施加压力

    • The reporter pounded away at the company's financial status during the meeting.

      记者在会议上不断抨击公司的财务状况。

    • He pounded away at her, trying to convince her to change her mind.

      他不停地劝说她,试图说服她改变主意。

    • The risk assessor pounded away at the potential risks of the investment.

      风险评估员不断强调投资的潜在风险。