1. Under the table 幕后交易,暗箱操作
The crime boss paid the police under the table to get away from punishment.
为逃避惩罚,犯罪头目暗地里贿赂警察。
疯狂联想:桌下的交易,见不得阳光。
2. Under the weather (身体)不舒服
I'm feeling a little under the weather today. I think I'll stay home from work.
今天我有点不舒服,就待在家里不去上班了。
释义:直译是在天气下。以前人们认为天气的变化是带来疾病的原因。不过under the weather只是身体不适,而非大病。