out of action
US /aʊt əv ˈækʃən/
UK /aʊt əv ˈækʃən/
成语
1.
停用, 损坏
unable to be used or to operate; temporarily broken or not working
示例:
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The car has been out of action for a week due to engine trouble.
由于发动机故障，这辆车已经停用一周了。
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The printer is out of action again; I need to call IT.
打印机又坏了；我需要打电话给IT部门。
2.
无法上场, 休息
unable to participate in an activity, often due to injury or illness
示例:
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The star player is out of action with a knee injury.
这位明星球员因膝伤无法上场。
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She's been out of action for a few days with the flu.
她因为流感已经休息几天了。