忙里偷闲学点“忙”英语
爱思英语编者按:似乎每个人都很忙,我们可以忙得四脚朝天,也可以忙得不可开交。英文里,其实也有对应的表达方式,我们一起来看一看吧。 1. All hands on deck As the opening day approached, it was all hands on deck to get everything ready in time. 2. Hive of activity When I arrived at the office, the place was already a hive of activity with everyone buzzing around. 3. Rushed off your feet I am exhausted. I’ve been rushed off my feet all day at the shop. 4. Work your fingers to the bone He deserves his success. He worked his fingers to the bone when he started the business. 5. Roll up your sleeves If we’re going to increase our market share, we’re going to have to roll our sleeves and get new customers. 6. Have your work cut out They have their work cut out with that client. He is incredibly demanding. 7. A race against time I have so many deadlines. It’s a never-ending race against time to meet them. 8. Hit the ground running He intends to hit the ground running if and when he wins that contract. |