单词 | lean(或bend) over backward(s) |
释义 | lean(或bend) over backward(s)1.■矫枉过正;(为避免一种倾向而)走向另一极端:The mayor leaned over backward to avoid the appearance of nepotism.市长为了避免裙带关系的出现而走向了另一个极端。2.■[口语]极为拼命(做某事);尽最大努力(达到目的):He leaned over backward to curry favour with influential officials.他极力巴结权贵。They leaned over backwards to persuade him out of his plan.他们竭尽全力劝他放弃他的计划。 |
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