例句:
The people here like to play hard ball which can be very challenging. (Ball games)
这里的人喜欢采取强硬手段,可能会极具挑战性。(球类运动)
7. Don't pull any punches – speak in an honest and direct way without being tactful
不打虚拳 - 坦诚直言,毫不保留
例句:
The CEO didn't pull any punch when he told the board that the company was in trouble. (Boxing)
CEO在告知董事会成员公司处于麻烦之中时并没有打太极,而是坦诚直言。(拳击运动)
8. Below the belt – an unfair attack (in boxing that is not allowed)
腰带下方 - 不正当的攻击(在拳击比赛中这是不允许的)
例句:
There was no need to mention my personal problems to the press. That was below the belt. (Boxing)
我没必要跟媒体谈论我的私人问题。这是不合理的。(拳击运动)
9. Throw in the towel – giving up and admitting defeat
扔毛巾 - 认输,承认失败
例句:
I think we need to accept things as they are and throw in the towel before we lose any more money. (Boxing)
我认为我们应该接受事实,在我们输掉更多钱之前认输。(拳击运动)
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