Word · Frequency #34120
enforcers
/enˈfɔːrsɚ/
noun
执行者；执法者
enforcers is the plural of enforcer.
A person who makes sure rules are obeyed.
- 1.
One who enforces.
执行者；实施者
- 2.
A hired strongman, especially working for the underworld.
受雇的暴徒；黑社会打手
- 3.
The member of a group, especially of a gang, charged with keeping dissident members obedient.
团伙中负责镇压不服从成员的人
- 4.
A player who physically intimidates or confronts the opposition.
以身体恫吓或对抗对手的球员
打手；暴徒；（帮派内）执法者；纪律维持者；（体育比赛中的）硬汉；打手；执行者；实施者；受雇的暴徒；黑社会打手
In use
The mob boss sent his enforcer to collect the overdue payment.
In the corporate world, the CEO had an enforcer who handled layoffs and firings.
The prison enforcer ensured that the inmates followed the rules, using force if necessary.
Connections
Word family
- enforcers
- plural
Learner notes
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