下马

下马

"下马" means "to dismount" (from a horse).

In this sentence, '下马' means to dismount from a horse.

他下马后走进了酒馆。

After dismounting, he walked into the tavern.

Here, '下马' is metaphorically used to mean the cessation or abandonment of a plan or initiative.

这个计划由于资金问题被迫下马。

This plan was forced to halt due to funding issues.

'下马威' is a set phrase meaning an initial show of authority or strictness.

下马威是新领导常用的一种策略。

The 'initial deterrent' is a strategy often used by new leaders.