美国街头常用英语俚语(166):On the fence/ On th

时间:2016-09-05 12:41:51

(单词翻译:单击)

  1. On the fence 犹豫不决,两面观望,中立的
  That congressman is still on the fence to vote for or against the new tax bill.
  那个议员现在还对新的税收议案犹豫不决,不知该投赞成票还是反对票。
  释义:
  fence:篱笆
  on the fence:某人骑在篱笆上,左右不足,不知如何行动才对自己有好处。这就是所谓的“骑墙派”。
 
  2. On the high ropes 高傲,洋洋得意
  He's been on the high ropes since he was elected president of the Student Boday.
  他自从当选为学生会主席以后就高傲得不得了。
  释义:
  ropes:马戏团演员走的钢索
  on the high ropes:演员在高高的绳索上往下看观众,难免有“高人一等”的感觉。

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