to toe the line 循规蹈矩
时间:2021-07-21 04:50:36
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如果当某人被告知要 toe the line 那么就是要他服从命令,遵守规定。
例句
Although Mark disagreed with his manager about some things, he
decided1 to toe the line because he wanted a
promotion2.
If you want to get good grades you need to toe the line and do what your lecturer says.
请注意
另一个短语 to step on someone's toes 的意思是触及他人权利范围,管别人的事。
例句
I don't mean to step on your toes as I know this is your project, but we really need to move it forward today. Can I give you some help?
You realise you'll be stepping on her toes if you order the cake. It's her wedding and she wants to do everything.
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decided
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adj.决定了的,坚决的;明显的,明确的 |
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- This gave them a decided advantage over their opponents.这使他们比对手具有明显的优势。
- There is a decided difference between British and Chinese way of greeting.英国人和中国人打招呼的方式有很明显的区别。
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promotion
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n.提升,晋级;促销,宣传 |
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- The teacher conferred with the principal about Dick's promotion.教师与校长商谈了迪克的升级问题。
- The clerk was given a promotion and an increase in salary.那个职员升了级,加了薪。
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