词汇 "in for a penny, in for a pound" 在中文的含义
"in for a penny, in for a pound" 在英语中是什么意思？与 Lingoland 一起探索这个词的含义、发音及具体用法
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/
成语
1.
一不做，二不休, 既然开始了，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
示例:
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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.
装修费用超出了预期，但一不做二不休，我们必须把它完成。
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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扫卫生，但既然开始了就干脆做到底。
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