To presume upon one's own strength and the favor received from a superior; to act arrogantly because of power and patronage.
那个新来的员工仗着自己业务能力强又深得经理器重，经常对同事颐指气使，一副恃强倚宠的样子。
The new employee, presuming upon his strong professional skills and the manager's high regard for him, often bossed around colleagues, showing an air of presumptuousness due to his power and favoritism.
Era:
Early Modern
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