商務英語:今日熱詞——故意拖延
財富中文網
2017年06月09日
EXAMPLE: The conservative old manager slow-walks adoption of any innovative idea with which he disagrees.
對于任何不喜歡的創新思想,這位守舊的老經理都設法拖延它被接納。
今日單詞:
單詞 | slow-walk |
中文釋義 |
故意拖延(及物動詞,非正式) |
英文釋義 |
(transitive verb, INFORMAL) To delay intentionally by retarding progress. |
例句 |
EXAMPLE: The conservative old manager slow-walks adoption of any innovative idea with which he disagrees. 對于任何不喜歡的創新思想,這位守舊的老經理都設法拖延它被接納。 |
今日短語:
短語 |
to get all dolled up |
中文釋義 |
精心打扮(非正式表達) |
英文釋義 |
An informal expression describing a woman who has dressed elegantly and applied make-up in an attractive manner, usually in preparation for a special occasion. |
例句 |
EXAMPLE: My younger sister, who is single, takes nearly an hour getting all dolled up before she goes to a fancy party. 在參加化妝舞會前,我的單身妹妹花了將近一個小時精心打扮。 |