velvet glove
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天鹅绒手套, 天鹅绒之手
a very friendly and gentle manner that is used to hide one's firm determination or ruthless mindset
The idiom "velvet glove" originated from the concept of wearing gloves made of velvet, a soft and smooth fabric. Figuratively, it is used to describe a gentle or polite approach that conceals a firm or assertive attitude or action. The phrase implies the use of tact, subtlety, or diplomacy to handle a situation while maintaining a strong or firm position.
- He may appear to rule with a velvet glove, but he is really quite cruel.
他可能看起来用天鹅绒手套统治，但实际上他相当残忍。
- It is no longer exercising power through velvet gloves.
它不再通过天鹅绒手套行使权力。
- She managed to resolve the conflict with a velvet glove by calmly addressing the issue while asserting her authority.
她设法用 天鹅绒手套 解决了冲突，冷静地处理问题同时维护了她的权威。
- The CEO's velvet glove approach in negotiations allowed her to maintain a pleasant demeanor while securing a favorable deal for the company.
CEO在谈判中的丝绒手套方法让她在为公司确保有利交易的同时保持愉快的态度。
- The politician's speech was delivered with a velvet glove, using polite language to criticize his opponents' policies.
政治家的演讲是用天鹅绒手套进行的，用礼貌的语言批评对手的政策。