(give sb) the third degree是什么意思_英语组词翻译

词组

(give sb) the third degree

释义

●(give sb) the ˌthird deˈgree

(informal)

question sb for a long time and in a thorough way; use threats or violence to get information from sb （对某人）逼供，疲劳讯问，刑讯

◆The soldiers were given the third degree in order to make them reveal the information.为了得到情报，他们一直在拷问那些士兵。

◆Why are you giving me the third degree?你干吗要打破砂锅问到底？

ORIGIN This expression comes from Freemasonry (= a secret society). In order to reach the highest level of the organization and become a Third Degree Mason, members are interrogated. 这个表达法源于共济会制度：成员们必须通过盘问才能成为组织中最高级别的“三级会员”。

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