| 释义 |
Examples:not distinguishing black or white (idiom); not distinguish between right and wrong—whether or not (at the end of a phrase)—word that is unfamiliar or not yet studied—fig. the world changes, whether you want it or not—one would prefer to...(or not to...)—character that is unfamiliar or not yet studied—whether one wants or not—lit. asking guests whether or not butcher a chicken for them [idiom.]—can't reach the high or accept the low (idiom); not good enough for a high post, but too proud take a low one—not distinguishing red-blue or black-white (idiom); not distinguish between right and wrong—lit. not know whether to laugh or cry (idiom); both funny and extremely embarrassing—soft or runny (not set hard)—real location (not a film studio set or theater)—not be, or cease to exist—not knowing when come or leave (idiom); with no sense of propriety—not show one's feeling or intentions—original work (not translation or abridged)—unwarranted talk the listener can take or leave (idiom); sth not be taken too seriously—outsider (i.e. not expected win a race or championship)—(preceded by a clause of condition or reason) not until—shut-out, container or consigment not carried on the intended vessel or aircraft—not satisfactory or dependable—inequality sign (i.e. not equal, ≠ or greater than >, or less than <)—genuine photograph (not set up or doctored)—rough (not precise or accurate)—marginal man (term coined by social psychologist Kurt Lewin, referring a person in transition between two cultures or social groups, not fully belonging to either)—not very proper or appropriate—dragon with horns not yet grown (in myth or heraldry)—a buckle or fastener for clothing that does not use a button and buttonhole (e.g. the buckle on metal wristwatches)—not a word or movement (idiom); remaining calm and collected— |