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used to express the notion that something will be done in an uncompromising or brutal way, without compunction or hesitation毫不妥协（地），毫不留情（地），毫不犹豫（地）
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Gloves are pieces of clothing which cover your hands and wrists and have individual sections for each finger. You wear gloves to keep your hands warm or dry or to protect them.