pull rank (on somebody)informal to use your authority over someone to make them do what you want, especially unfairly 〔尤指不公正地〕（对某人）运用权势 You may just have to pull rank and tell them. 你也许就得用你的权威去让他们知道。
pull rank (on somebody)• I do not enjoy pulling rank, but I do not tolerate unmanly gossip and back-biting.• He pulled rank and went to bed at half past eleven, leaving me on for the late-night drinks.• In the end, Naughtie pulled rank, and took on the task himself.• She never acted like an authority figure or pulled rank on me.• Vi had the situation under control but the chief could, and probably would, pull rank.
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