今日单词:
单词 | 中文释义 | 英文释义 | 例句 |
yield | 1. 收成(名词,农业用语) 2. 让步(动词) |
1. (noun, AGRICULTURAL) The total production of a particular crop, especially in one region during a specific period of time
2. (verb) To give up; to consent reluctantly; to stop fighting under pressure |
EXAMPLE: A shortage of rain reduced the local rice yield last year. 少降水造成当地去年水稻减产。 EXAMPLE: The cynical old accountant is arguing with the optimistic young sales manager, and neither of them wants to yield. |
今日短语:
短语 | 中文释义 | 英文释义 | 例句 |
to waste one's breath | 白费口舌 | To engage in useless discussion, defenses, or arguments that cannot be won | EXAMPLE: I tried to convince my stubborn old business partner to change our policy, but everyone who knew him told me not to waste my breath. 我想劝说我那顽固的老生意伙伴改变策略,但了解他的人都对我说不要枉费口舌。 |