out of action
US /aʊt əv ˈækʃən/
UK /aʊt əv ˈækʃən/
成語
1.
停用, 損壞
unable to be used or to operate; temporarily broken or not working
範例:
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The car has been out of action for a week due to engine trouble.
由於發動機故障,這輛車已經停用一週了。
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The printer is out of action again; I need to call IT.
印表機又壞了;我需要打電話給IT部門。
2.
無法上場, 休息
unable to participate in an activity, often due to injury or illness
範例:
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The star player is out of action with a knee injury.
這位明星球員因膝傷無法上場。
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She's been out of action for a few days with the flu.
她因為流感已經休息幾天了。