4月23日商务英语
2010年04月23日
cop-out；in a fit of pique
今日单词：
| 单词 |
cop-out ['kɔpaut]
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| 中文释义 |
逃避（名词，非正式用语）
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| 英文释义 |
(noun, INFORMAL) An evasion; a cowardly failure to deal with a difficulty.
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| 例句 |
EXAMPLE: The boss's speech to his company's workers about the need to reduce expenses was a cop-out because he didn't mention his plan to eliminate half of their jobs. 这位老板对员工发表的有关削减费用的讲话避重就轻，因为他没有提到他要削减一半岗位的计划。 |
今日短语：
| 短语 |
in a fit of pique |
| 中文释义 |
一气之下
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| 英文释义 |
In a sudden moment of anger or resentment (NOTE: sometimes humorous usage)
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| 例句 |
EXAMPLE: In a fit of pique, my impulsive sister slammed down her telephone when she thought her friend insulted her. 我那冲动的妹妹一气之下猛然挂了电话，认为朋友侮辱了她。 |
