| 词汇 | give someone a break |
| 释义 | give someone a break phrase 给…一些休息时间;让…有机会搁下日常的活动或工作 to allow someone some time away from their work or regular activities I babysit every Friday to give her a break. 每周五我都负责照看孩子，好给她一点休息的时间。 Why don't I cook dinner tonight to give you a break? I pick the kids up from school once a week to give her a break. It's such hard work being my mother's carer so I try to give my father a break as often as I can. I could look after the dog this weekend - it would give you a break. informal停止批评…;饶恕… to stop criticizing or annoying someone, or behaving in an unpleasant way Give her a break - she's only a child and she didn't mean any harm. 饶了她吧——她还只是个孩子，况且她并无恶意。 Oh, give me a break - I'm doing my best here! You're always criticizing me - give me a break! She can't please everybody - give the poor woman a break! Give the guy a break - he's had a terrible year! Oh, give her a break - she might be the queen but she's only human! See also: break noun (INTERRUPTION) |
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