pull rank

相關詞: pull

成語

Definition

  1. To exploit one's superior position or authority to compel someone to do as one wishes.

    仗勢欺人

    • Even though he's the manager, he can't treat the employees like that and pull rank.

      即使他是經理,他也不能這樣對待員工,還仗勢欺人。

    • She knew they were equals, so she couldn't pull rank on them.

      她知道他們是平等的,所以她不能對他們仗勢欺人。

    • He doesn't like being pulled rank on at work.

      他不喜歡在工作中被人仗勢欺人。