Wordiyoprocrustean
🇬🇧 UK/prәu'krʌstiәn/🇺🇸 US
GREB2
Definitions
adj.
Forcing strict conformity without regard for individual differences or circumstances.
强求一致的；削足适履的
🧩 Root Breakdown
Eponymprocrusteanother
=procrustean
Common Collocations
- 1.procrustean approach削足适履的做法
- 2.procrustean framework强求一致的框架
- 3.[procrustean standard]强制统一的标准
- 4.procrustean bed普罗克拉斯提斯之床（比喻强求一律）
Example Sentences
- 1.
The school's procrustean curriculum ignored students' individual talents and learning styles.
- 2.
Critics accused the government of applying a procrustean approach to cultural policy.
- 3.
A procrustean management style often stifles creativity and drives away talented employees.