go against the grain
US /ɡoʊ əˈɡɛnst ðə ɡreɪn/
UK /ɡoʊ əˈɡɛnst ðə ɡreɪn/
成語
1.
違背本性, 與眾不同, 逆潮流而動
to be contrary to one's natural inclination or to generally accepted norms or practices
範例:
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It really goes against the grain for him to ask for help, as he's always been so independent.
對他來說，尋求幫助真的違背了他的本性，因為他一直都很獨立。
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Her decision to pursue art went against the grain of her family's expectations for her to become a doctor.
她追求藝術的決定違背了家人希望她成為醫生的期望。
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