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4月23日商务英语

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]

 

中文释义

逃避(名词,非正式用语)

 

英文释义

(noun, INFORMAL) An evasion; a cowardly failure to deal with a difficulty.

 

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

 

英文释义

In a sudden moment of anger or resentment (NOTE: sometimes humorous usage)

 

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。

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