resort to every conceivable means 无所不用其极
“无所不用其极”,原意是指尽一切努力,来达到的最高境界。现在表示为达到目的,不择手段,含贬义。可以翻译为“resort to every conceivable means, employ the meanest of tricks”。 例句: 为了博取上级的欢心,他无所不用其极。 He resorted to every conceivable means to win the favour of his superiors. 贪婪的老板为了攫取利润而无所不用其极。 The greedy boss stopped at nothing to gain profit. |