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Chinese dictionary
v.rely on one's power
仗势欺人
bully people on the strength of one's powerful connections or position
许多学校都出现学生仗势作恶的问题。
Bullying is a problem in many schools.
他们仗势欺压我。
They pulled rank on me.
她仗势让她的弟弟替她跑腿。
She bullies her little brother into running errands for her.
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Word usage
- Separable word"仗" and "势" can be combined as one word, or be used separately with other elements inserted.
他仗了父亲的势。
He has taken advantage of his father’s power.
他仗着家族的势。
He is taking advantage of his family’s power.