However, participants who were low in status but high in power-the classic “little Hitler” combination-chose an average of 1.12 deeply demeaning tasks for their partners to engage in.

但是，地位低而权力大的实验者--典型的“小希特勒式”组合--为他们的搭档选择了平均难堪系数高达1.12的任务。

To call someone “a little Hitler” meant he was a menial functionary who employed what power he had in order to annoy and frustrate others for his own gratification.

说某人像个“小希特勒”表示他虽为政府官员，但是使用卑鄙手段，擅用职权骚扰或折磨他人，以满足自己的私欲。