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看美剧学英语习语:Give a wide berth

Give sb/sth a wide berth:to keep a reasonable distance from someone or something; to steer clear of someone or something. (与某人或某事物保持距离;或与之划清界线、敬而远之)



“Give a wide berth”情景例句:{ 节选自《丑女贝蒂》S02E10 Time-stamp:14:06}

Daniel’s Sister:So,mom,are you okay?How are they treating you there?那么,妈妈,你还好吗?他们对你怎么样?
Daniel’s Mom:Oh,I’m fine. 哦,我很好。
I think I have a little more cache this time being an escapee. 我觉得作为一个逃犯,这次也算是有了更大的缓冲空间
The bulls are giving me a wider berth. 条子们对我对敬而远之
Daniel:Okay,mom,we’re really happy you’re top dog there,好的,妈妈,您在号子里混得拽,我们真为您高兴。
but we really need to talk about your hearing.但我们真得跟您谈谈听证会的事情。

“Give a wide berth”出处:This expression alludes to giving a vessel enough room to swing at anchor so as to avoid a collision.
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