These institutions are strong, and these constituencies have been ridden roughshod over before.

这些机构非常强大，欧盟选区以前曾被他们无情地折磨。

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No one should underestimate the Iron Chancelleress, who has ridden roughshod over her opponents over the years.

任何人都不应低估这位“铁血女宰相”，多年以来她骑在对手头上作威作福。

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But in its haste it has vilified creditors and ridden roughshod over their legitimate claims over the carmakers' assets.

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Meanwhile, London's successful bid for the 2012 Olympics -- despite a rumbling row over costs that shows no sign of abating before the torch is lit and complaints that the project has ridden roughshod over the wishes of local residents and businesses -- will ultimately mean the creation of Europe's largest new urban park in 150 years.

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