use all military force; launch wars of aggression; militarism
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesidiom
to use all military force; to engage in wanton military aggression; militarism
derogatoryUsed to describe aggressive military policies or rulers who constantly wage war. Carries a strong negative connotation criticizing militarism.
Lì历
shǐ史
shàng上
xǔ许
duō多
bào暴
jūn君
dōu都
yǐ以
qióng穷
bīng兵
dú黩
wǔ武
zhù著
chēng称
。
Many tyrants in history were known for their militaristic ways.
Qióng穷
bīng兵
dú黩
wǔ武
de的
zhèng政
cè策
zuì最
zhōng终
huì会
dǎo导
zhì致
guó国
jiā家
de的
miè灭
wáng亡
。
A policy of militarism will eventually lead to the downfall of the nation.
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Gāi该
guó国
qióng穷
bīng兵
dú黩
wǔ武
，
bù不
duàn断
qīn侵
lüè略
lín邻
guó国
。
That country resorts to militarism, constantly invading its neighbors.