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●with ˌflying ˈcolours (BrE) (NAmE with ˌflying ˈcolors) with great success 很成功地；出色地◆We expect your son to pass the exam with flying colours.我们期待您的儿子能够在考试中取得优异成绩。◆She came through her French test with flying colours.她以优异成绩通过了法语考试。 ORIGIN In the past, if a ship or an army lost a battle it had to take down its colours (= the national flag). The ship or army that won a victory continued to show its flag. 旧时，战船或军队战败后会降下彩旗（colours，即国旗），若打了胜仗会继续悬挂。 |