bust a gut
US /bʌst ə ɡʌt/
UK /bʌst ə ɡʌt/
1.
笑破肚皮, 捧腹大笑
to laugh very hard
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The comedian was so funny, I almost bust a gut laughing.
那個喜劇演員太好笑了，我差點笑破肚皮。
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Every time he tells that story, I bust a gut.
每次他講那個故事，我都會笑破肚皮。
2.
拼命工作, 努力奮鬥
to work extremely hard
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He had to bust a gut to finish the project on time.
他不得不拼命工作才能按時完成項目。
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They're really busting a gut to get this new product launched.
他們正在拼命努力推出這款新產品。