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Lean but mean的意思

In short, it’s generally a good term to use to describe someone who’s likely to work hard and succeed because, instead of being fat and lazy, they are lean and keen.

In the final analysis, “lean” and “mean” rhyme with each other, and that just might have been the reason they were stringed together in the first place.

Here are media examples:

1. Overall I averaged close on 65 miles per gallon over almost 100 miles of mixed driving - not as good as the official figure but nevertheless acceptable. Compared to rivals such as the BMW 1 Series or Volvo C30 and the economy of the A3 is class leading...

Elsewhere in the Audi range stop/start systems are now available on the A4 and A5 models and although leaner and meaner than conventional versions the tax advantages are not as great as on the A3.

- Lean and mean Audi averages almost 70mpg, RoadRecord.co.uk, November 2, 2009.

2. Glyn Hodges has warned his bright young reserves that their summer and pre-season training will be even tougher than the exacting programme that City’s senior squad will undergo to get into shape.

Mark Hughes’ preparation for a new campaign is renowned as probably the most demanding in the Premier League, although his players admitted they felt the benefit during the last weeks of their long-haul season.

But reserve coach Hodges has sent his proteges away for their summer break with strict instructions to watch their diet and fitness in readiness for an arduous build-up to the new season starting in August.