"draw lines in the sand"是什么意思?
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热心网友
时间:2024-11-17 21:12
英文成语draw a line in the sand
Fig. to create or declare an artificial boundary and imply that crossing it will cause trouble. Example:Todd drew a line in the sand by giving his roommate an ultimatum about his sloppiness—he had to start cleaning up after himself or move out.
draw a line in the sand also draw the line in the sand or draw lines in the sand.
to say that a particular idea or activity will not be supported or accepted
The president has drawn a line in the sand, which means that if the foreign troops are not removed, they will be attacked.
Etymology: based on the idea of literally making a mark in sand to show someone they cannot move across it.
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热心网友
时间:2024-11-17 21:13
在沙地上划个(什么东西的)轮廓
热心网友
时间:2024-11-17 21:13
好像是出自圣经吧
热心网友
时间:2024-11-17 21:14
在沙子上画条线!
热心网友
时间:2024-11-17 21:14
是不是:画地为牢?