敲打 qiāodǎ verb ① (击打) beat ▸ 锣鼓敲打得很热闹。 Drums and gongs were beating loudly. ▸ 雨点敲打着窗子。 The rain lashed against the window. ② (批评) say sth to criticize or irritate sb ▸ 冷言冷语敲打人 irritate people with sarcasm ③ (提醒) pressurize and supervise sb ▸ 我这人缺点很多,往后还得请您常敲打着点儿。 I have many shortcomings and need your constant prodding. |