torturer 〈书〉oppressive (feudal) official ruthless official an oppressive official cruel officials
Si Ma - qian has a complicated attitude toward the oppressive officials.
对于酷吏,司马迁表现出一种复杂态度。
—— 给力词典精选The merciless officials play an important role in formulating the political actions and economic policies executed by Emperor Han Wudi.
酷吏在汉武帝实施的各种政治措施、经济政策上起了重要作用。
—— 给力词典精选The orientation of oppressive officials has effects on not only evaluation on WU Ze tian but also peoples understanding on Wuzhou society.
关于武周酷吏的定位,不仅影响到对武则天的评价,而且关系到如何认识武周社会。
—— 给力词典精选On Oppressive officials of Wuzhou Period
试论武周时期的酷吏
—— 给力词典精选