释义 |
throw out of gearv. phr.1To separate the gears of (a car or some other machine) when you want to stop it. 使齿轮脱开(以停车或其他机器)。◆ When John wanted to stop, he threw the car out of gear and braked sharply.约翰要停车时,将车换成空档并紧急刹车。2To stop or bother (what someone is doing or planning); confuse; upset. 中止(或干扰)(某人的工作或计划);使混乱;打乱。◆ The whole country was thrown out of gear by the assassination of the President.总统的遇刺使整个国家陷入一片混乱。 |