| 释义 |
Examples:doing things at the last minute—lit. assess the head and discuss the feet (idiom); minute criticism of a woman's appearance—number of revolutions per minute—making a hasty last-minute effort—make a hasty last-minute effort (often refers to cramming for exams)—mad cow disease (bovine spongiform encephalopathy)—fig. analyze minutely from every angle—minute (i.e. extremely small)—seize every minute and second (idiom); not a minute lose—pleasantly surprised like mad (idiom); capering madly with joy—rush like ducks (idiom); the mob scrabbles madly for sth unobtainable—fail within sight of success (idiom); last-minute failure—speak one minute and be quiet the next—probe deeply and uncover minute details—minute hand (of a clock)—seize every minute [idiom.]—ten years of practice for one minute on the stage [idiom.]—be unprepared and seek help at the last minute [idiom.]— |