rely on power
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesverb
to rely on one's power or position (to do bad things)
Typically used in negative contexts to describe abusing authority or influence. Often followed by verbs indicating bullying or oppressive behavior.
Tā他
zǒng总
shì是
zhàng仗
shì势
qī欺
rén人
，
dà大
jiā家
dōu都
hěn很
tǎo讨
yàn厌
tā他
。
He always bullies people by relying on his power, and everyone hates him.
Nǐ你
bù不
yào要
zhàng仗
shì势
qī欺
rén人
，
chí迟
zǎo早
huì会
shòu受
dào到
chéng惩
fá罚
de的
。
Don't bully people by throwing your weight around; you will be punished sooner or later.
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Nà那
xiē些
zhàng仗
shì势
qī欺
rén人
de的
jiā家
huo伙
，
zuì最
zhōng终
dōu都
shī失
qù去
le了
rén人
xīn心
。
Those who bully others by relying on their power eventually lost the support of the people.