释义 |
Examples:talk random nonsense (idiom); to say whatever comes into one's head—talk nonsense (idiom); saying whatever comes into his head—lit. assess the head and discuss the feet (idiom); minute criticism of a woman's appearance—When we get the mountain, there'll be a way through and when the boat gets to the pier-head, it will go straight with the current (common saying); fig. Everything will turn out for the best.—tear off a person's four limbs and head using five horse drawn carts (as capital punishment)—afraid of the head, terrified of the tail (idiom); ever fearful and nervous—Kim Yong-nam (1928-), North Korean politician, foreign minister 1983-1998 and president of Supreme people's assembly from 1998 (nominal head of state and described as deputy leader)—bowed head and ears glued (idiom); docile and obedient—lit. tiger's head, snake's tail (idiom); fig. a strong start but weak finish—Turtwig, Japanese comic character, turtle with seedling growing out of its head—Mullah Mohammad Omar (1959-), Taliban leader, Afghan head of state 1996-2001—ostrich policy (sticking one's head in the sand, failing acknowledge danger)—mythical beast similar an ape with dog's head—lit. hang a sheep's head while selling dog meat [idiom.]— |