crackdown

/ˈkrækdaʊn/ (bre, ipa) · [krˈækdˌaʊn] /ˈkrækdaʊn/ (ame, ipa) · [krˈækdˌaʊn] /ˈkrak-ˌdau̇n/ (ame, mw)

crackdown — noun

  • crackdownsingular
  • crackdownsplural

1. An official, strong effort by the police, government, or other authorities to st

1.名詞B2
釋義

An official, strong effort by the police, government, or other authorities to stop illegal or unacceptable activities through strict rules or punishments.

例句

The government launched a nationwide crackdown on illegal logging after forests were destroyed.

collocation: launch a crackdown on [target]

A tough crackdown on street crime brought the theft rate down by nearly half.

collocation: tough crackdown

同義詞
  • clampdown

    Very close in meaning; 'clampdown' often suggests a sudden or decisive action, while 'crackdown' can be broader and more sustained.

  • suppression

    Broader term; can apply to ideas, information, or protests, not just illegal activity.

  • repression

    More political, often carries a negative tone of harsh control, sometimes with human rights implications.

反義詞
  • leniency

    Refers to being less strict or more forgiving, the opposite of a tough enforcement approach.

  • tolerance

    Allowing certain behaviors to continue rather than taking forceful action to stop them.

文法句型

crackdown + on + [target]

用法筆記

Often followed by 'on' to specify the target of the action. Frequently used in news reports and political discussion.

常見錯誤

❌The police crackdown crime in the city.
✅The police cracked down on crime in the city.
💡'crackdown' is a noun, not a verb. The verb form is 'crack down on.'
❌There was a crackdown of illegal drugs.
✅There was a crackdown on illegal drugs.
💡The correct preposition is 'on,' not 'of.'