| 释义 |
bud /bʌd/●nip sth in the ˈbudstop sth in its early stages because you think it is dangerous to let it develop 将…扼杀在萌芽状态；防患于未然◆This problem needs to be nipped in the bud before it is too late.这个问题应该被扼杀在萌芽状态，以防为时过晚。◆I think that the government’s new proposal should be quickly nipped in the bud.我觉得政府的新提议应该尽早否决。 OPP let sth ride |