一分钟英语
四个包含单词 “leave” 的短语
内容简介
“Leave” 作动词时，除了最常用的 “离开，离去” 之意，还可以表示 “留下，使......保持某种状态”。比如，“leave a bad taste” 就用 “留下不好的味道” 来比喻 “某事或人的行为给人留下不好的印象”；“leave someone be” 则用 “让某人自己待着” 来表达 “不管某人，随某人去吧” 的意思。看视频，跟主持人 Phil 学习四个包含单词 “leave” 的短语。
用法总结
1. “leave someone be” 不管某人，随某人去吧
I'll do it better without your help, just leave me be!
If you are not going to help him, you should just leave him be and not laugh at him.
2. “leave someone in the lurch” 弃某人不顾，因失约而让某人陷入困境
You were supposed to bring the cakes, you haven't and you've left me in the lurch.
I didn't want to leave you in the lurch, but I received an important call from my boss and had to go back to the office.
3. “leave a bad taste” 某事或人的行为让人感到不舒服，留下不好的印象
When you know someone's lying, it really leaves a bad taste.
I just hate it when people break their promises. It always leaves a bad taste between friends.
4. “leave a lot to be desired” 不尽如人意，还有很大的提升空间
We're letting you go. I'm afraid your performance leaves a lot to be desired.
I have to say your essay leaves a lot to be desired. But since it's your first draft, you still have some time to make the necessary changes.