英语口语练习小对话 第528期:匆匆撤退,突然迅速放弃行动
2014-03-31来源:和谐英语
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A: Ben, what if stocks generally lower in value?
Ben,如果股票普遍下跌,怎么办?
B: Well, I think we should cut and run.
哦,我认为我们应该迅速退避不利局势。
1. 解释
Cut and run的字面意思是“砍断就跑”,比喻为“匆匆撤退”“在困难面前突然放弃努力”“为摆脱困境而放弃进一步的行动”。其应为解释为:to run away quickly。
2. 范例
e.g. I hate to cut and run, but I have a meeting in15 minutes.
我真不愿意这么急匆匆地突然离开,但是我15分钟后有一个会议。
e.g. Hearing footsteps in the doorway, the thief cut and run.
听到门廊外的脚步声,那个贼仓皇逃走。