| 释义 |
Examples:place at the imperial court, where emperor handled government affairs, gave orders etc—root out the strong and give people peace (idiom); to rob the rich and give to the poor—start on virtue but give up (idiom); to fail to carry things through—give face to somebody by doing favors on their behalf—"urban dependence disease" (sufferers are unwilling give up city comforts and return to the countryside)—root out the strong and support the weak (idiom); to rob the rich and give to the poor—lit. give medicine to a dead horse (idiom); fig. to keep trying everything in a desperate situation—give one's body for the nation (idiom); to spend one's whole life in the service of the country—cherish wealth and find it hard to give up (idiom); refusing to contribute to charity—pay every ten days, give tribute every month (idiom); incessant and ever more complicated demands—adopt (pledge to give sb or sth one's special attention or support)—Enjo-kōsai or "compensated dating", a practice which originated in Japan where older men give money or luxury gifts women for their companionship and sexual favors—give answering phrase (school exercise in memory or composition)—don't do it, or don't rest (idiom); either give up, or go through the end—sth of dubious worth that one is reluctant give up—give up one's private interests for the public good (idiom); to behave altruistically—give one's child the best education as a career investment—distributing money, supporting virtue (idiom); fig. give generously in a public cause—give a glimpse of sth. intimate (e.g. one's underwear)—step aside and give a more worthy person a chance [idiom.]—(lit.) Even if we don't see each other, don't give up and leave [idiom.]—give sympathy to the rich and relief to the poor [idiom.]— |