1.break new ground 创新、突破的意思
His architectural design broke new ground in the field. (他的建筑设计是这个领域里的创新。)
例:
As Google continues to break new ground at a tremendous rate, perhaps the button will give some impact on the Nostalgic.
谷歌一直都在以惊人的速度创新,但是移除这个按钮可能会对一些怀旧的人产生影响。
2.do the trick 做成功;达到理想的结果
——I’ve been trying to get the furnace started, but I can’t find the right switch. (我尽力想让炉子燃起来,可不知道该按哪个键。)
——Here, I believe this one in the back will do the trick. (这里,我相信后面按这个键,可以让炉子燃起来。)
例:
If your friends are too busy to meet for lunch, a short phone call can do the trick要是你的朋友太忙而无法一起吃午饭,一个简短的电话也能起到很好的效果。
3.drag one's feet 行动缓慢;磨磨蹭蹭不情愿
——How’s Bob coming along on his dissertation proposal? (Bob的论文计划进展地怎么样了?)
——He’s really been dragging his feet. (他很磨蹭的。)
例如:一个百货公司的雇员正在罢工,要求增加工资。这个公司的经理说:
The union is dragging its feet on agreeing to a settlement. They think the company is getting desperate to get people back to work because Christmas is coming and that's our busiest time of year.
工会拖拖拉拉地不肯就解决方案达成协议。他们认为,公司一定会迫不及待地要雇员回去工作,因为圣诞节快来了,这是我们一年最忙的时候。
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