gunboat diplomacy

gunboat-diplomacy的词性：
n.（名词）

1. Diplomacy involving intimidation by threat or use of military force:
炮舰外交：通过武力威胁或使用武力进行恫吓的外交：

“in the days when gunboat diplomacy was a more accepted tool of world powers”(Christian Science Monitor)
“在那些世界强国喜欢进行炮舰外交的时期”(基督教科学箴言报)