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刀笔:古时在竹简上用刀削改字。指代办文书的小吏
西汉·司马迁《史记·萧相国世家》:“萧相国何于秦时为刀笔吏,录录未有奇节。”
作主语、宾语、定语;指文痞
pettifogger petty officials who draw up appeals,indictments