bring/call something/someone to heel

相关词: heel

成语

Definition

  1. To command a dog to stay very close and follow.

    (命令狗)緊隨在後。

    • The dog trainer called the puppy to heel, and it immediately came close and followed obediently.

      訓狗師命令小狗緊隨在後,它立刻靠近並聽話地跟著。

    • She brought her German Shepherd to heel, and the dog obeyed instantly.

      她命令她的德國牧羊犬緊隨在後,狗立即服從了。

    • With the command, the well-trained dog immediately came to heel, staying closely behind its owner.

      隨著命令,訓練有素的狗立即緊隨在後,緊緊跟在主人後面。

  2. To compel someone to obey one's orders or wishes.

    迫使(某人)服從。

    • The manager threatened to fire employees to bring them to heel regarding the new regulations.

      經理威脅要解僱員工,以迫使他們遵守新規定。

    • The company tried to bring the rebellious employees to heel through strict rules.

      公司試圖通過嚴格規定來迫使叛逆的員工服從。

    • The dictator used fear and oppression to bring all opposition to heel.

      獨裁者利用恐懼和壓迫來迫使所有反對派服從。