ramrod /ˈræmˌrɒd/

• 1. 

  N-COUNT A ramrod is a long, thin rod which can be used for pushing something into a narrow tube. Ramrods were used, for example, for forcing an explosive substance down the barrel of an old-fashioned gun, or for cleaning the barrel of a gun. (枪的)通条; 装药棒

• 2. 

  PHRASE If someone sits or stands like a ramrod or straight as a ramrod, they have a very straight back and appear rather stiff and formal. 像根铁棒一样笔直

  例：

  ...a woman with iron grey hair, high cheekbones, and a figure like a ramrod.

  一位有着铁灰色头发、高颧骨、腰板挺直的女士。

• 3. 

  ADJ If someone has a ramrod back or way of standing, they have a very straight back and hold themselves in a rather stiff and formal way. 笔直的 [ADJ n]

  例：

  I don't have the ramrod posture I had when I was in the navy.

  我现在没有当海军时那样笔直的身姿了。

• 4. 

  ADV Ramrod is also an adverb. 笔直地 [ADV adj]

  例：

  At 75, she's still ramrod straight.

  她75岁了，腰板却仍然笔直。