词组 | set back on sb.'s heels or knock back on sb.'s heels |
释义 | set back on sb.'s heels or knock back on sb.'s heelsv. phr.informal To give an unpleasant surprise; upset suddenly; stop or turn back (someone's) progress. 〖非正式〗使(某人)吃惊;突然惊扰(某人);拖(某人)后腿。◆ Jean was doing very well in school until sickness knocked her back on her heels.琼在校成绩一向很好,直到生病才使她有所退步。 |
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