Oh really? 原来 a recipe for disaster 被用来指一连串事情迟早会出错、惹麻烦、给人带来小不幸或让人出丑。Oh dear, Rob">Rob">Rob">Rob">Rob">Rob">Rob">Rob, this wasn't the recipe I wanted to follow!

Rob">Rob">Rob">Rob

No. Let's hear some examples of this phrase in action – and we can work out how to limit the damage.

Examples

My doctor says drinking too much, not exercising enough, and having a stressful job are a recipe for disaster. He says I might die young!

I'm not looking forward to the party. Having my wife and ex-girlfriend in the same room will be a recipe for disaster!

Watch out on the road tonight – all that rain followed by freezing temperatures is a recipe for disaster.

这个表达 a recipe for disaster 也可以理解为由于某人的言行而使事情“后患无穷”。So what problem is my cake making going to cause, Rob">Rob">Rob">Rob?

Rob">Rob">Rob">Rob

Well can't you see there's cake mix on the table – the cake won't be ready in time – and it'll taste disgusting with all that salt in it.

Oh calm down – do you want to taste the cake mix?

Rob">Rob">Rob">Rob

Oh go on then…. Mmmm, actually it's not too bad. And there's not much mess. Perhaps it's not a disaster – but maybe we shouldn't give it to Helen. Shall we keep it for later?

Ha ha – it looks like this has been a recipe for success! 成功的秘诀！

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