一课译词:抱大腿

来源:chinadaily.com.cn
2023-01-28 17:49:48
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“抱大腿”,是指借助其他人的优势来获取利益的行为。“抱某人大腿”与英语俚语“ride on someone's coattails”意思相近,特别指主动去借助别人的优势。这个表达常带有贬义,也有朋友间相互调侃、自嘲等含义。“抱大腿”也包含拍马屁、巴结(lick somebody's shoes)的意思。

例句:

在小布什的家乡得克萨斯州,某些共和党人盼望通过抱小布什的大腿而赢得国会内的席位。
In George W. Bush's home state of Texas, several Republicans hoped to win seats in Congress by riding on his coattails.


谁有钱有势,他就抱谁的大腿。
He will fawn on anyone with wealth and position.

(Editor: Jade)

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