the Spanish Inquisition
noun /ðə ˌspænɪʃ ˌɪŋkwɪˈzɪʃn/
/ðə ˌspænɪʃ ˌɪnkwɪˈzɪʃn/
[singular]- the organization set up by the Roman Catholic Church in Spain in the 15th century to punish people who opposed its beliefs, known for its cruel and severe methods
西班牙异端裁判所（15 世纪设立于西班牙的天主教会组织，因残酷迫害异教而闻名） - (often humorous) used to say that you do not like the fact that somebody is questioning you a lot about something
（表示不满）逼问，追问 - What is this? The Spanish Inquisition?
这是怎么回事？严刑逼供吗？
- What is this? The Spanish Inquisition?