ramrod
n
1 iron rod formerly used for ramming the charge into muzzle-loading guns 推弹杆(旧时前膛枪炮装火药用的铁棒).
2 (idm 习语) (as) stiff/straight as a `ramrod (of a person) very erect (指人)挺立的
The soldier stood stiff as a ramrod. 这士兵站得笔直.
🗣️ 情景例句
If your pet turtle gets sick, take him to the vet.
如果你的宠物龟病了,带它去看兽医。
Necessity knows no law.
铤而走险。
So far, not one of them has been struck down by sudden death!