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legalistic

/ˌliːɡəˈlɪstɪk/

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adjective

吹毛求疵，咬文嚼字。

Of a person, following the letter of the law.

Examples :

"The teacher's legalistic interpretation of the school rules meant even minor infractions resulted in strict punishments. "

老师对校规吹毛求疵的解读方式，意味着即使是很小的违规行为也会受到严厉的惩罚。

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adjective

吹毛求疵，咬文嚼字。

Of a person, tending to resort to the law, as one who sues frequently.

Examples :

"His legalistic tendencies irritated his neighbors, especially since they had to defend themselves against his frivolous suits."

他那爱打官司、吹毛求疵的毛病让邻居们非常恼火，特别是他们还得为他那些无聊的诉讼进行辩护。

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adjective

法家的，律法主义的

Practicing or characterized by legalism.

Examples :

"She was legalistic in her observation of religious rules and traditions."

她遵守宗教规矩和传统时，非常拘泥于字面意义，甚至有些律法主义。

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