English Dictionary

hammer and anvil

noun

(military) A tactic involving the use of two primary forces, one to pin down an enemy and the other to encircle him.

He used a hammer to strike the hot metal on the anvil.

意味（1）

(military) A tactic involving the use of two primary forces, one to pin down an enemy and the other to encircle him.

意味（2）

(figuratively, by extension) A two-pronged method that is commonly deployed, or the two mechanisms used to carry it out.

Coercion and intimidation are the hammer and anvil of experienced police officers.