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 口语每日一学:Add fuel to the fire


2008-10-21 来源:国际在线 

 

        Also, add fuel to the flames. Worsen an already bad situation, as by increasing anger, hostility, or passion.This metaphor dates from Roman times--Livy used it in his history of Rome--and it remains in common use.
       
        eg: Bill was upset, and your making fun of his mishap just added fuel to the fire.
       
        Note:
        
        Add fuel to the fire也可以说add fuel to the flames,意思是使本来很坏的情形更糟糕,例如让人更加生气、更加热情等。罗马历史学家李维曾用它描述罗马历史。
       
        例:Bill很烦躁,你用他的事情打哈哈纯粹火上浇油。
       

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