| 释义 |
give someone a breakv. phr.Give someone a chance to do something, or to forgive someone for having made a mistake. 给某人一个机会;给某人一个改正错误的机会。◆ Although Sam did poorly on his entrance exam, the school gave him a break and admitted him anyway.虽然萨姆的入学考试成绩欠佳,学校还是给了他一个机会而录取了他。◆ "I am sorry, boss!" John said. "It will never happen again. Please give me a break and don't fire me!"“对不起,老板,”约翰说。“这错误再也不会重犯了。请给我一个改过的机会,不要解雇我!” |