英语翻译Aboldactcanputpeopleontheirheelsandeliminateobstacles.我自己是这么理解的：勇敢的行为使人们具有危机意识并且能消除障碍.putpeopleontheirheels还有什么用法?

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英语翻译
A bold act can put people on their heels and eliminate obstacles.
我自己是这么理解的：勇敢的行为使人们具有危机意识并且能消除障碍.
put people on their heels 还有什么用法?

Answer 1

put people on their heels 可以看做是由set (or rock) someone back on their heels 引申来的.
后者的意思是astonish or disconcert someone.
put people on their heels大概就是逼迫对方采取守势.这里根据上下文,可以理解为让人们都有所忌惮.
总体上句意无误.