词汇 "kick the can down the road" 在中文的含义
"kick the can down the road" 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
kick the can down the road
US /kɪk ðə kæn daʊn ðə roʊd/
UK /kɪk ðə kæn daʊn ðə roʊd/
成语
拖延问题, 推卸责任
to avoid or postpone dealing with a problem or difficult situation, hoping it will resolve itself or become someone else's responsibility later
示例:
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Instead of making a tough decision, the committee decided to kick the can down the road.
委员会没有做出艰难的决定，而是选择拖延问题。
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Politicians often kick the can down the road when faced with unpopular but necessary reforms.
政客们在面对不受欢迎但必要的改革时，常常拖延问题。