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四个包含单词 “grass” 的短语
内容简介
“Grass（草）” 既是风中飘摇的植物，也是可以隐藏事物的绿色屏障。比如，短语 “kick something into the long grass” 的意思是 “拖延、推迟处理某事”；而短语 “a snake in the grass” 就可以用来指 “一个阴险小人”。看节目视频，跟主持人 Phil 学习四个包含单词 “grass” 的短语。
用法总结
1. “grassroots” 草根的，基层的
Grassroots sport is important to me, so I help run our local football team.
She came from a grassroots background. No one understands what things are like in the local level better than her.
2. “the grass is always greener on the other side” 这山望着那山高，总是觉得别人的处境好
I wanted my boss's job, but now I've got it, I hate it. The grass is always greener on the other side!
I know that people say that the grass is always greener on the other side, but it's important to appreciate what you have.
3. “a snake in the grass” 阴险小人，潜伏的敌人
Mario's a real snake in the grass. Don't expect him to keep a secret.
Work with him is like working with a snake in the grass. You can't trust him to do what he says he's going to do.
4. “kick something into the long grass” 拖延、拖迟处理某事（特别是困难繁琐的事）
My neighbour keeps asking to come over for dinner, and I keep kicking it into the long grass.
Stop kicking your project into the long grass! You know you have to finish it by September.