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brought a would-be poacher to justice

將預謀犯罪的盜獵者繩之以法

這個短語 `bring someone to justice` 的意思是「將某人繩之以法,讓其受到法律制裁」。這裡用 `would-be` 修飾 `poacher`,強調盜獵者「意圖犯罪」但可能還沒得逞。

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.