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tooth /tuːθ/► SEE ALLfight tooth and nail (for sb/sth/to do sth)(be) long in the toothred in tooth and clawhave a sweet tooth●fight ˌtooth and ˈnail (for sb/sth/to do sth)fight in a very determined way for what you want 拼命抗争；奋力作战◆We fought the government tooth and nail to prevent the new road being built.我们为了阻止修建那条新路而和政府全力斗争。◆She’s prepared to fight tooth and nail to get the job.她准备为得到那个工作全力以赴。●(be) ˌlong in the ˈtooth (humorous, especially BrE) old 年事已高；年岁大了◆I’m a bit long in the tooth for all-night parties.我年岁大了，不能参加这种通宵聚会。 ORIGIN This idiom refers to the fact that some animals’ teeth keep growing as they grow older. 这个习语原指某些动物的牙齿随着年龄的增长而一直生长。●red in ˌtooth and ˈclawinvolving opposition or competition that is violent and without pity 血淋淋的；残酷无情的◆nature, red in tooth and claw残酷无情的大自然●have a sweet ˈtoothlike to eat sweet things 爱吃甜食◆I’ve got a sweet tooth, so I’d find it difficult to give up sugar in my tea.我好吃甜食，喝茶的时候总想放糖。 |