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美国影视作品中常见口语句型(8)

2010-04-13来源:和谐英语

can't carry a tune:唱歌跑调,五音不全,唱的不好:[to be] unable to sing a simple melody; lacking musical ability.

I wish that Tom wouldn't try to sing. He can't carry a tune.

I don't know why Mary's in the choir. She can't carry a tune in a bushel basket.

Joe likes to sing in the shower, though he can't carry a tune in a bucket.

I'd try to hum the song for you, but I can't carry a tune in a paper sack.