有时候尽管你认识一个短语的每一个词,但你未必知道这个短语的真正含义。下面这些美国短语的实际意思都和字面意思相差甚远,让外国人一头雾水。 让外国人摸不着头脑的12个美国短语(上) Behind the eight ball 处于困境中 When Americans say they're "behind the eight ball," it means they're in a difficult position. 如果美国人说他们behind the eight ball,意思是他们处境困难。 |