Definition
To use one's authority to compel someone to improve their performance or work harder.
施威，督促
The manager realized the team was behind schedule and decided to crack the whip.
经理意识到团队落后于进度，决定要严格督促。
With the deadline approaching, the boss had to crack the whip to ensure the project was completed.
随着截止日期逼近，老板不得不严格督促以确保项目完成。
The coach had to crack the whip during training to get the players performing at their best for the game.
教练在训练期间不得不严格督促，以让球员在比赛中发挥最佳表现。