出处:按学科分类—语言、文字 中国对外翻译出版公司《汉英成语词典》第125页(253字)
违背常理行事,例古代有些暴虐的官吏,视人民如草芥,倒行逆施,为所欲为,这种官吏人神共愤。
In ancient days there were some evil officials who treated the people like dirt.They did whatcver they liked with impunity.Such officials were loathed by all.