这一表达起源于英国那些说法语的贵族们。它的字面意思是“麻袋底部”,但通常它指死胡同。Cul-de-sac也用于比喻没有结果或陷入绝境的行动。
But the code of omerta was in effect for two carloads of fans circling the cul-de-sac to have a look at the house. (Reuters.com)
A cul-de-sac of poverty (The Economist)
5. Per se
Per se is a Latin expression that means “by itself”or “intrinsically.”
Per se是拉丁文表达,意思是“它自己”或“本质上的”。
The mistake it made with the Xbox is that there is no game console market per se; there are PlayStation, GameCube, and Xbox markets. (PCMag.com)
6. Ad hoc
Ad hoc, borrowed from the Latin, can be used both as an adjective, where it means “formed or created with a specific purpose,”and as an adverb, where it means “for the specific purpose or situation.”
Ad hoc来自拉丁文,可以作形容词和副词。形容词的ad hoc意为“为特定目的组建或创立的”,作为副词时,它的意思是“为了特定的目的和情况”。
The World Bank’s board on Friday ordered an ad hoc group to discuss the fate of President Paul Wolfowitz (CNN)
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