To be rampant or arrogant for a brief period; to have a moment of power or influence that is short-lived.
那家盗版光盘店虽然嚣张一时，但很快就被市场监管部门查处了。
Although that pirated CD shop was rampant for a time, it was quickly investigated and shut down by market supervision departments.
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