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把柄
bǎ bǐng
Meaning
- (fig.) information that can be used against sb
- handle
Definition
可用来要挟或控制他人的把柄；也指器物上供手握的部分。
A handle; something that can be used to control or blackmail someone.
Usage
常用于指某人犯了错误或有不光彩的事情，被他人抓住作为要挟的证据或借口。也可指物体上手握的部分。
Often used to refer to someone's mistake or shameful deed that is seized by others as evidence or excuse for blackmail. Also refers to the part of an object held by hand.
Examples
- 1 他贪污的证据被人抓住了把柄，现在只能听命于人。 (He was caught with evidence of corruption, and now he has to obey others.)
- 2 别让任何人有你的把柄，否则你会很被动。 (Don't let anyone have a hold over you, or you'll be in a passive position.)
- 3 这把菜刀的把柄松动了，需要修一下。 (The handle of this kitchen knife is loose and needs repair.)
- 4 她在公司里一向谨慎，从不给人留下把柄。 (She is always cautious in the company, never leaving any handle for others.)
- 5 他们利用这个把柄勒索了他一大笔钱。 (They blackmailed him for a large sum of money using this leverage.)
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