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 you don't apply to the relevant department your passport will never be approved.
如果你不向有关部门申请,你就得不到护照。
How long will it take for a telegram to get to California?
你把电报传到加州要多长时间?
We need our order number on the outside of each box.