牧羊人挥动长鞭驱赶羊群。

The shepherd swung his ___bullwhip to guide the sheep.

牛仔用长鞭驱赶不听话的牛群前进。

The cowboy ___bullwhipped the unruly cattle to keep them moving.

这家公司的突然裁员像鞭子一样抽打在员工身上。

The company's sudden layoffs hit employees like a ___bullwhip.