ramrod
n
1 iron rod formerly used for ramming the charge into muzzle-loading guns 推弹杆(旧时前膛枪炮装火药用的铁棒).
2 (idm 习语) (as) stiff/straight as a `ramrod (of a person) very erect (指人)挺立的
The soldier stood stiff as a ramrod. 这士兵站得笔直.
🗣️ 情景例句
This situation permits no delay.
在这种情况下,不允许有任何拖延。
I think he will buy something.
我想他会买什么。
She knew she was near the shore because the light was high up on the cliffs.