ramrod

名词 ramrod:

1. a rod used to ram the charge into a muzzle-loading firearm
2. a harshly demanding overseer
3. a rod used to clean the barrel of a firearm

1. My father sat upright, straight as a ramrod, while the doctor explained to him the serious nature of his illness.
   医生向我父亲讲明他的严重病情时，我的父亲直挺挺地坐在椅子上，一动也不动。
2. The soldier stood stiff as a ramrod.
   这士兵站得笔直。

ram.rod

n.（名词）
A rod used to force the charge into a muzzleloading firearm.
推弹杆：用于将弹药塞入前装式火器的棍子
A rod used to clean the barrel of a firearm.
通条：用于清洁火器枪膛的棍子
A harshly demanding overseer; a disciplinarian.
严格要求的监工；严格管理的人
v.tr.（及物动词）
ram.rod.ded,ram.rod.ding,ram.rods
To exert strict control over; supervise closely.
严密监督，严格控制：对…实施严格的控制；严密监督
To force passage or acceptance of:
迫使通过，迫使接受：
例句：
a group that ramrodded the bill through Congress.
一个迫使国会通过议案的团体