1.to be a blot on the landscape2.to dampen spirits3.to spoil the fun4.to be a wet blanket+1 条 1.lit. raging sea of bureaucracy2.officials causing a big fuss
1.sealed off2.impenetrable
bone chilling wind (idiom)
1.hand organ2.hurdy-gurdy
(idiom) to bring trouble on oneself
1.to raise a storm2.to stir up trouble3.to instigate
1.windshield2.wind screen
1.Rectification campaign2.political purge3.cf Mao's 1942-44 campaign at Yanan, and his 1950 and 1957 anti-rightist purges
1.absolutely still2.fig. not the slightest change3.also written 纹风不动
断线风筝斷線風箏 a kite that is lost after its string breaks (metaphor for sb one never hears from anymore)
to have sexual intercourse (once)
lit. spring wind and rain (idiom); fig. the long-term influence of a solid education
(idiom) amiable as a spring breeze
1.pleasantly smiling2.radiant with happiness
The north wind is icy cold.
to flee at the mere sight of (idiom)
1.bad habits2.to get into bad habits through long custom
1.lit. a tall tree attracts the wind (idiom)2.fig. a famous or rich person attracts criticism
1.lit. to comb one's hair in the wind and wash it in the rain (idiom)2.fig. to work in the open regardless of the weather
parsnip (Pastinaca sativa)
noxious winds, evil influences (idiom); malignant social trends
to work unceasingly regardless of the weather (idiom)
1.lit. bleak wind and icy rain (idiom)2.fig. hardships; miserable circumstances
honest and upright (idiom)
pure and high-minded (idiom)
1.lit. cool breeze and bright moon (idiom)2.fig. peaceful and clear night3.(allusively) living a solitary and quiet life
refers to lovemaking (idiom)
1.(idiom) to fan the flames2.to incite people3.to stir up trouble
1.to rival sb for the affection of a man or woman2.to be jealous of a rival in a love affair
strong wind and heavy rain (idiom)
1.to step down gracefully (humble expression)2.to concede defeat3.to play second fiddle
1.lit. to treat (what sb says) as wind past your ear2.fig. to completely disregard
1.lit. to treat (what sb says) as wind past your ear2.fig. to completely disregard
1.lit. sturdy grass withstands high winds (idiom)2.fig. strength of character is revealed in a crisis
lit. as the autumn breeze passes the ear (idiom); not in the least concerned
(idiom) to reform habits and customs
1.absolutely still2.fig. not the slightest change3.also written 文风不动
old horse sniffs the wind (idiom); fig. aged person with great aspirations
1.to have become common practice (idiom)2.to become a general trend
1.lit. see the wind and set your sails (idiom); fig. to act pragmatically2.to be flexible and take advantage of the situation
1.lit. see the wind and set the helm (idiom); fig. to act pragmatically2.to be flexible and take advantage of the situation
1.lit. see the wind and assume it will rain (idiom); fig. gullible2.to believe whatever people suggest
to flutter in the wind (idiom)
1.proceeding at a tremendous pace2.getting on like a house on fire