词组 | throw to |
释义 | throw to throw sb to the lions/wolves/sharks etc to kill someone by feeding them to wild animals: ▪ In ancient Rome, the Emperor Nero threw Christians to the lions. ▪ When galley slaves were too weak to row, they were thrown to the sharks. to deliberately put someone into a situation where they will be severely criticized or punished: ▪ Clinton knew that if his supporters deserted him, he would be thrown to the wolves. |
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