词汇 "need makes the old wife trot" 在中文的含义
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need makes the old wife trot
US /niːd meɪks ði oʊld waɪf trɑːt/
UK /niːd meɪks ði əʊld waɪf trɒt/
成语
急中生智, 迫于无奈而行动
necessity or extreme need can force even the most unlikely or reluctant person to take action
示例:
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He never wanted to work overtime, but with the bills piling up, need makes the old wife trot.
他从不想加班，但随着账单堆积，急中生智，迫于无奈也得行动。
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I didn't think I could fix the engine myself, but need makes the old wife trot.
我没想过能自己修理发动机，但迫于需要，人总能想出办法。