In contrast to deterrent threats, Compellent actions more directly engage the prestige and the passions of the put-upon state. 与威慑性威胁相比,强迫行为更直接地涉及受压国的威望和情感。
For every Bavarian toolmaker sharing the benefit of timely staff concessions, there are 100 companies whose stressed-out managers and put-upon employees are struggling to achieve more with less. 每一家享受到员工及时妥协好处的巴伐利亚工具制造商背后,都有100家苦苦挣扎的公司:被压垮的管理者和被占了便宜的员工竭力争取事半功倍的效果。
The way his neighbour always borrows things from him makes him feel put-upon. 他的邻居老是向他借东西,这使他感到被占了便宜。
I don't mind helping them, but I can't help feeling a bit put-upon. 我不介意帮助他们,但我难免感到有点被利用。