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欢迎来到《一分钟英语》栏目。
"High" and "dry" are both common adjectives.
“High”和“dry”都是很常见的形容词。
But what does "high and dry" mean? Let's find out.
但是“high and dry”这个短语是什么意思呢?让我们一探究竟。
If you know of anyone who needs a room in a great apartment, let me know.
如果你知道谁需要优质公寓的一间房间的话,麻烦告诉我一声。
I thought you had a roommate. What happened?
我以为你有室友的。发生了什么事?
He left me high and dry. I came home the other night and he was just gone.
他把我给抛弃了。那天晚上我回到家,他就不见了。
Speaking of leaving you high and dry, I can't help with your party tonight. Sorry.
说到把你给抛弃了,今晚你的派对我也爱莫能助了。抱歉。
What is with people!?
你们这些人都是怎么回事!?
"High and dry" means to leave someone in a tough situation or to make life difficult for them.
“High and dry”的意思是让某人陷入困境或使他们的生活变得困难。
Usually this happens because you neglect to do something you were supposed to do.
通常发生这种情况,是因为你忽略了你应该做的事情。
And that's English in a Minute!
以上就是本期的《一分钟英语》栏目!