释义 |
●put/throw sb off the ˈscentgive sb false information to prevent them from finding out or knowing sth (提供虚假信息)使失去线索,使迷失寻找方向◆I threw the police off the scent by pretending I was in Mexico City on the day of the crime. 我佯装犯罪当日自己在墨西哥城,从而使警方失去了线索。 NOTE Animals such as dogs follow the scent (= smell) of other animals, especially when hunting. 狗等动物在狩猎时会循着臭迹(scent)跟踪其他动物。 |