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loaded BrE /ˈləʊdɪd/
NAmE /ˈloʊdɪd/► SEE ALLloaded for bearthe dice are loaded against sb
●loaded for ˈbear (NAmE) well prepared and ready to act in a determined or aggressive manner 准备就绪；准备大干一番；准备一决到底◆The reporters at the press conference were loaded for bear.
招待会上的记者们准备伺机提问。◆If you get to the finals against him you better come loaded for bear.
如果你要在决赛中与他对决，你最好做好充分的准备。 ORIGIN This comes from hunting and refers to carrying the correct equipment, bullets, etc. to shoot a bear. 这个习语源于打猎，原指携带必要的装备、子弹等前去猎熊。●the ˌdice are loaded aˈgainst sba person has little chance of succeeding in sth, perhaps for unfair reasons 某人没有成功的可能（如因为不公平）◆If you apply for a job when you’re over 40, the dice are loaded against you.过了 40 岁想找工作，可能没什么戏了。 ORIGIN This phrase refers to putting a piece of lead (= a heavy metal) inside a dice so that it always falls in a particular way. 这个短语原指在骰子里灌铅使它落下时总是朝向特定的一面。 |