The idiom 'xià mǎ wēi' originally referred to the prestige officials displayed to their subordinates upon first taking office. It now broadly refers to demonstrating one's power or authority to others right from the beginning.
此成语“下马威”原指官员初到任时对下属展现的威风，现泛指一开始就向对方展示自己的实力或威力。
| 成语 | 下马威 |
|---|---|
| 解释 | 原指官吏初到任时对下属显示的威风，后泛指一开始就向对方显示自己的威力。 |
| 出处 | 《汉书·叙传》：“畏其下车作威，吏民竦息。” |
| 拼音 | xià mǎ wēi |
| 拼音码 | xmw |
| 用法 | 偏正式；作宾语；指灭人威风 |
| 英语 | warn against insubordination by enforcing strict disciplinary action when one first takes office |
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