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●strain at the ˈleash (informal) want to be free from control; want to do sth very much 渴望挣脱束缚;急于(做某事);迫不及待◆Why don’t you let her leave home? Can’t you see she’s straining at the leash?你为什么不让她离开家?你没看出她极力要摆脱束缚吗?◆He’s straining at the leash to leave Britain for somewhere sunnier.他急不可待地想离开英国去一个阳光明媚的地方。 NOTE A leash is a long piece of leather, chain or rope used for holding and controlling a dog. * leash 是牵狗用的长皮带、链子或绳子。 |