詞彙 "in for a penny, in for a pound" 在中文的含義
"in for a penny, in for a pound" 在英語中是什麼意思？與 Lingoland 一起探索這個詞的含義、發音及具體用法
in for a penny, in for a pound
US /ɪn fɔːr ə ˈpen.i ɪn fɔːr ə ˈpaʊnd/
UK /ɪn fɔːr ə ˈpen.i ɪn fɔːr ə ˈpaʊnd/
成語
一不做，二不休, 既然開始了，就干脆做到底
used to say that since you have started something or are involved in it, you should complete the work or task fully, even if it becomes difficult or expensive
範例:
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The renovation is costing more than expected, but in for a penny, in for a pound—we have to finish it.
裝修費用超出了預期，但一不做二不休，我們必須把它完成。
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I didn't mean to spend the whole day cleaning, but in for a penny, in for a pound.
我本不想花一整天打掃衛生，但既然開始了就干脆做到底。