| 释义 |
rid·dance /ˈrɪdəns/ n. | phr.
n.
摆脱，解脱；解除；清除
a riddance from adversity (sin) 从逆境(罪恶)的解脱
make (a) complete riddance of the cockroaches 把蟑螂消灭光
phr. (a) good riddance (to (或 of) bad rubbish) 1. 可庆幸的摆脱 (指摆脱之后使人如释重负的人或物)Their departure was a good riddance. 他们走了更好。 They were “best Masters we've ever had” while they reigned and “good riddance of bad rubbish” when they resigned. 在他们统治期间，人称他们是“有史以来的最佳明主”，而一俟他们辞职，便都成了“还是下台好的垃圾货”。 The American War of Independence can be seen, as George III consoled himself by looking at it, as good riddance to bad rubbish. 美国独立战争，正如乔治三世当年那种自我安慰的看法所示，是丢了个大包袱。 2. [用以表示庆幸的感叹]谢天谢地总算摆脱了 I've thrown out all those old books, and good riddance (to the lot of them)! 我把那些旧书统统扔了，真是谢天谢地! “I'm going and won't come back,” said John. “Good riddance to bad rubbish!” said Mary. “我走了，不再回来了，”约翰说。“这可真要谢天谢地了!”玛丽说。 |