| 释义 |
nod BrE /nɒd/
NAmE /nɑːd/► SEE ALLget the nodgive sb the noda nod is as good as a wink (to a blind man)on the nod
●get the ˈnod (informal) be chosen for sth; be given permission or approval to do sth 获选；得到认可◆He got the nod from the team manager (= he was chosen for the team).
他被球队主教练看中了。◆The proposal should get the nod.
这个提议应该通过。●give sb the ˈnod (informal) give sb permission to do sth; tell sb that you are willing or ready for sth to happen 点头同意；允许；应允◆Just give me the nod when you’ve decided, and I’ll make all the necessary arrangements.
你决定了就通知我，我来作一切必要的安排。●a ˌnod is as good as a ˈwink (to a ˈblind man) (saying) used for telling the speaker that it is unnecessary to explain sth further because you have already understood 一点就通；一暗示就明白◆‘I’ve invited Marie to dinner. What time will you be coming home?’ ‘Don’t worry, a nod is as good as a wink. I’ll be back very late.’
“我请了玛丽来吃晚餐。你什么时候回家？”“别担心，你一说我就明白，我很晚才会回来。”●on the ˈnod (BrE, informal) (of a matter being discussed by a committee, etc. 委员会等讨论的事项) agreed to by all the members of the group, so that a vote or further discussion is unnecessary 无异议，全体同意（因而不必投票表决或进一步讨论了）◆The decision to increase bus fares went through on the nod.
上调公共汽车票价的提议未经表决就一致通过了。 |