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alley /ˈæli/●a ˌblind ˈalleya course of action which has no useful result in the end 死胡同;行不通的方法◆Our first experiment was a blind alley, but the second one gave us very promising results.我们的第一次试验走进了死胡同,不过第二次试验取得了十分可喜的结果。 NOTE A blind alley is a narrow passage that is closed at one end. * blind alley 意为死胡同。 ●be (right) up your ˈstreet (especially BrE) (NAmE usually be (right) up your ˈalley) (informal) be suitable for you (正)适合你;(正)对你的口味◆Why don’t you apply for this job? It looks right up your street.你为什么不申请这份工作?这工作看来对你正合适。 OPP not be sb’s cup of tea |