The idiom '削木为吏' describes the intimidating nature of prison officials, suggesting they are so fearsome that even a wooden effigy of one would be difficult to offend.
成语“削木为吏”是指狱吏的凶暴可畏,即使是木头做的狱吏也不能轻易冒犯。
| 成语 | 削木为吏 |
|---|---|
| 解释 | 意思是不能受狱吏的侮辱,即使是木头做的狱吏也不能见他。形容狱吏的凶暴可畏。 |
| 出处 | 《汉书·司马迁传》:“故士有画地为牢势不入,削木为吏议不对,定计于鲜也。” |
| 拼音 | xuē mù wéi lì |
| 拼音码 | xmwl |
| 近义词 | 刻木为吏 |
| 用法 | 动宾式;作谓语;含贬义 |
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