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Meaning of 助纣为虐

Lookup via: Pinyin | Radicals
助 zhù 纣 zhòu 为 wéi 虐 nüè (Trad.: 助紂為虐)
lit. helping tyrant Zhou 商纣王 in his oppression (idiom); fig. to take the side of the evildoer; giving succor to the enemy
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1
当地媒体也在助纣为虐
,
做着与事实不符的报道
。
Adding insult to injury, the local media is conducting a series of reports characterized by half-truth and distortion.
2
设计师是守卫城市记忆卫士
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也是破坏记忆助纣为虐的帮手
。
Architects can contribute to preserve the memories of the city or help to destroy them.
3
此案的最新进展表明
,
政府正准备向在麦道夫骗局中助纣为虐的人开刀
。
This new criminal case signals the government is moving on those suspected of enabling Mr. Madoff to conduct the Ponzi scheme.
4
譬如
,
在美国
,
给银行的超额存款储备金支付更高的利息听起来就像是助纣为虐
。
In America, for instance, paying banks higher interest on excess reserves will sound to many like handing money to villains.
5
或者撒切尔夫人在她的排场
,
助纣为虐清晰的思路
,
以一个彻底的信念是正确的她的判断
?
Or Margaret Thatcher in her pomp, allying clarity of thought to an utter conviction in the rightness of her judgment?