挟天子以令诸侯

挟天子以令诸侯的英文翻译

基本释义

• have the emperor in one's power and order the dukes about in his name

参考释义

挟天子以令诸侯 [xié tiān zǐ yǐ lìng zhū hóu]

• - have a firm hold over the emperor to oppress the princes; control [overawe] the emperor and command the nobles; have the emperor in one's power and order the dukes about in his name