Take the wind out of one's sails |
http://www.sina.com.cn 2003/04/25 09:52 空中美语 |
语音讲解: 俚语: Take the wind out of one's sails 使(人)失去自信 定义: disconcert,deflate,embarrass 使失去冷静;使困窘 例句: He thought he was better than God but being fired sure took the wind out of his sails. 他认为他比神还要万能,但被解雇却使他失去了自信。 |
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