| 释义 |
●take a ˈrain check (on sth) (informal, especially NAmE) used to refuse an offer or invitation but to say that you will accept it later （用于委婉地推辞邀请）下次吧，以后再说◆‘Would you like to try that new restaurant tonight?’ ‘I’m afraid I’m busy tonight, but can I take a rain check?’“今晚你想去那家新开的餐馆试试吗？”“我晚上恐怕没空，下次去好吗？” ORIGIN A rain check was originally a ticket that was given to spectators at an outdoor event if it was cancelled or interrupted by rain. They could then use this ticket at a future event. * rain check 原指露天比赛因雨取消或中断时发给观众的票券，可供观看以后的比赛。 |