wouldn't hurt a fly
US /ˈwʊdnt hɜrt ə flaɪ/
UK /ˈwʊdnt hɜːt ə flaɪ/
成语
连一只苍蝇都不会伤害, 温顺的
to be gentle and harmless; to be incapable of causing harm to anyone or anything
示例:
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Despite his intimidating appearance, he wouldn't hurt a fly.
尽管他外表吓人，但他连一只苍蝇都不会伤害。
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My grandmother is so sweet; she wouldn't hurt a fly.
我奶奶很和蔼；她连一只苍蝇都不会伤害。