| 词组 | knife-point |
| 释义 | (redirected from knife-point)at gunpoint1. Literally, in a position of having a gun pointed at one, as in an armed robbery. The robber held the security guard at gunpoint. 2. By extension, in a position of being held under extreme pressure or aggressively coerced. Don't try to hold me at gunpoint—I'll make a decision when I'm good and ready! at knifepointIn a position of having a knife pointed at one, as in an armed robbery. The robber held the security guard at knifepoint. knifepointThe sharp end of a knife, which can be pointed at someone to subdue them. The robber held the security guard at knifepoint. at gunpointAlso, at knifepoint. Under coercion, as in I'm going to hold him at gunpoint for that raise he promised me last year. Both these phrases were at first used literally and later also figuratively. [Mid-1900s] at ˈknifepointwhile being threatened, or threatening somebody, with a knife: She was attacked at knifepoint.at gunpoint Under or as if under the threat of being shot. at knifepoint Under threat of being stabbed or cut with a knife: was mugged at knifepoint. |
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