stem the tide

[stem ðə taid]
  • 释义

  • 顶潮航行;[体]挽回颓势;

  • 双语例句
  • 1、

    His efforts to stem the tide of violent crime have been as effective as Canute's.

    他遏制暴力犯罪增长的努力一直是螳臂当车。

    ——《牛津高阶英汉双解词典》
  • 2、

    However, it is by no means certain that tougher penalties will stem the tide.

    然而, 越发严峻的刑罚并不意味着肯定能遏止绑架浪潮.

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