| 词汇 | strike a blow at |
| 释义 | Idiom strike a blow atstrike a blow against/at (something/someone) strike a blow for (something/someone) - to do something to support an idea or to change a situation to something which you believe is good.The court's decision strikes a blow against minority rights. strike a blow against (something)To do something that contributes to something's defeat or downfall. Health officials are hoping that this latest initiative will be able to strike a blow against the obesity epidemic. Reports surfaced today that, if true, will strike a blow against the nascent campaign. strike a blow for (something)To do something that helps something or contributes to its success. Relief agencies are desperately hoping that the ceasefire strikes a blow for peace in the region. strike a blow for somethingCOMMON If you strike a blow for something such as a cause or principle, you do something which supports it or makes it more likely to succeed. Her appointment as Prime Minister would strike a blow for women's rights in Poland. Aged 83 and still working, he is also striking a blow for older actors. The ruling struck a blow for free speech. Note: You can also say you strike a blow against something, meaning you succeed in weakening the harmful effect of something. `We have struck a major blow against online fraud,' claims Inspector Ian Woodward. strike a blow for (or against)act in support of (or opposition to)strike a blow for/against/at somethingact forcefully in support of/against something (for example a belief, principle or group of people): The protest was a chance to strike a blow for freedom.The new law would strike a blow against racism. |
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