draw a blank 一无所获,毫无回应

时间:2020-12-16 08:56:14

(单词翻译:单击)

表达 “draw a blank” 在口语中用来表示 “未能得到回应或答复”。它由动词 “draw(得出,推断出)” 和 “a blank(空白)” 组成。
 
例句
The investigation1 is still open. So far, every lead has drawn2 a blank.
调查仍在进行中。到目前为止,每条线索都扑空了。
 
I still haven't found my keys. I have looked everywhere but keep drawing a blank!
我还是没有找到我的钥匙。我已经找遍了所有的地方,但仍一无所获!
 
She looked really upset. Luckily, Felix always knows the right thing to say. He never draws a blank.
她当时看起来很沮丧。但幸好费利克斯总是知道该说什么来帮她宽心。他从来都不让人失望。

分享到:


点击收听单词发音收听单词发音  

1 investigation MRKzq     
n.调查,调查研究
参考例句:
  • In an investigation,a new fact became known, which told against him.在调查中新发现了一件对他不利的事实。
  • He drew the conclusion by building on his own investigation.他根据自己的调查研究作出结论。
2 drawn MuXzIi     
v.拖,拉,拔出;adj.憔悴的,紧张的
参考例句:
  • All the characters in the story are drawn from life.故事中的所有人物都取材于生活。
  • Her gaze was drawn irresistibly to the scene outside.她的目光禁不住被外面的风景所吸引。

©2005-2010英文阅读网