sledgehammer
名詞
定義 sledgehammer 名詞
- Countable
A large, heavy hammer with a long handle, typically used for tasks such as breaking stones or other hard materials, and driving posts into the ground.
The construction workers used a sledgehammer to break up the concrete slab.
They used a sledgehammer to drive the posts into the ground to support the scaffolding.
The sledgehammer was an indispensable tool during the demolition of the old wall.
- Countable
Used to describe an approach or behavior that is excessively forceful or harsh.
Critics argued that his policies were like a sledgehammer, lacking nuanced consideration.
She adopted sledgehammer tactics in the negotiations, which led to strained relationships.
He handled the issue with a sledgehammer approach, which created more problems instead of resolving them.
成語
- a sledgehammer to crack a nut
To use excessive force or resources to solve a minor problem; to employ a disproportionately strong solution to a small issue.
• He used the entire toolbox just to fix a tiny crack, it's like using a sledgehammer to crack a nut.