5 ผลลัพธ์ สำหรับ *procrustean*
หรือค้นหา: procrustean, -procrustean-

WordNet (3.0)
procrustean(adj) of or relating to the mythical giant Procrustes or the mode of torture practiced by him
procrustean standard(n) a standard that is enforced uniformly without regard to individuality, Syn. procrustean rule, procrustean bed

Collaborative International Dictionary (GCIDE)
Procrustean

a. Of or pertaining to Procrustes, or the mode of torture practiced by him; producing conformity by violent means; as, the Procrustean treatment; a Procrustean limit. See Procrustes. [ 1913 Webster ]

Procrusteanize

v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Procrusteanized p. pr. & vb. n. Procrusteanizing ] To stretch or contract according to some rule or standard. [ 1913 Webster ]


CC-CEDICT CN-EN Dictionary
削足适履[xuē zú shì lǚ, ㄒㄩㄝ ㄗㄨˊ ㄕˋ ㄌㄩˇ, 削 足 适 履 / 削 足 適 履] to cut the feet to fit the shoes (成语 saw); to force sth to fit (as to a Procrustean bed); impractical or inelegant solution #98,036 [Add to Longdo]

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