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商务英语词汇:诡计 machination

EXAMPLE: The king suspected the machinations of his two evil sons.

国王怀疑他的两个逆子包藏祸心。

今日单词

machination

中文释义

诡计(名词)

英文释义

(noun) A complicated plan to obtain wealth, revenge or power illegally or unethically; an intrigue.

例句

EXAMPLE: The king suspected the machinations of his two evil sons.

国王怀疑他的两个逆子包藏祸心。

今日短语

"hold your horses!"

中文释义

别着急(非正式)

英文释义

(INFORMAL) Command to stop and be patient before taking additional action.

例句

EXAMPLE: My children became excited when they heard we were going to the zoo, but I said "hold your horses!"and reminded them to finish their school homework first.

听到我们打算去动物园时,我的孩子激动起来。但是我说:“别着急!”提醒他们先把作业写完。