释义 |
Examples:triumph in every battle and win every fight (idiom); all-conquering—win favor by fawning on sb—Li Na (1982-), Chinese tennis player, first Asian player win a Grand Slam singles title (2011 French Open women's singles)—win or lose, it all ends here—lit. presenting the Buddha with borrowed flowers (idiom); fig. win favor or influence using sb else's property—offer gifts to superiors in order to win their favor—win the hearts of the people—using the few defeat the many (idiom); to win from a position of weakness—lit. win an inch, want a foot (idiom); fig. not satisfied with small gains—lit. fight with one's back the river (idiom); fig. to fight to win or die—win (a prize, a lottery)—using the weak defeat the strong (idiom); to win from a position of weakness—outsider (i.e. not expected win a race or championship)—what you lose on the swings, you win on the roundabouts—lit. win a victory on raising the flag (idiom); fig. to start on sth and have immediate success—you let me win (said politely after winning a game)—(win a title) in successive years—an army burning with righteous indignation is bound win [idiom.]— |