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brought a would-be poacher to justice

将预谋犯罪的盗猎者绳之以法

这个短语 `bring someone to justice` 的意思是「将某人绳之以法,让其受到法律制裁」。这里用 `would-be` 修饰 `poacher`,强调盗猎者「意图犯罪」但可能还没得逞。

While traveling through the Kingswood on his way to King's Landing,
Ser Desmond recently brought a would-be poacher to justice.
You might thank him for his leal service, Princess.