turn the screws
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例句
The strongest pressure comes from those wanting to turn the screws on China.
最大的压力来自于想向中国施压的国家。
Governments will surely continue to turn the screws on drug prices.
各国政府一定会继续加强药品价格的监管。
We can always turn the screws tighter on Mr Kim if talks stall.
如果谈判中断,我们总是可以对金正日施加更大压力。