今日单词:
单词 | 中文释义 | 英文释义 | 例句 |
flounder | 1.挣扎,慌乱(动词);
2. 比目鱼(名词) |
1. (verb) To move in a clumsy manner; often, to have difficulty either speaking clearly or accomplishing a complex task effectively. (NOTE: from the DUTCH "flounderen" meaning "to flop about") 2. (noun) A large marine flat fish. |
EXAMPLE: This morning I'm practicing the speech I will make at the meeting tonight because I will be embarrassed if I flounder. 我今天早上在练习要在今晚会议上做的演讲,因为到时候一旦乱了方寸,我会觉得难堪。 EXAMPLE: We enjoyed a delicious steamed flounder at dinner last night. |
今日短语:
短语 | 中文释义 | 英文释义 | 例句 |
to be pressed for time | 时间紧迫 | To have very little time available for something; to be in a hurry. | EXAMPLE: My flight was scheduled to depart early in the morning and because I was pressed for time I didn't eat breakfast. 我的航班计划在今天凌晨起飞,由于时间紧迫,我没有吃早饭。 |