释义 |
●ˌsell ˈout (to sb/sth) (disapproving) 1. to ignore or change your principles or beliefs, especially to gain an advantage for yourself 背弃,背叛(原则、信念等)◆The rest of the gang accused him of selling out to the law. 这个团伙的其他人指责他向警方告发了他们。◆a talented British movie director who’s sold out to Hollywood 一名投靠好莱坞的英国天才电影导演 2. to sell your business or a part of your business 出售(企业)◆The company sold out to its rival. 公司卖给了对手。[v + adv]▸ ˈsell-out noun [usually singular] a situation in which sb is not loyal to sb who trusted them, by not doing sth that they promised to do, or by doing sth that they promised not to do 背叛;出卖◆a dreadful sell-out of their cause 对他们事业的无耻背叛◆The deal was seen as a union sell-out to management. 这项协议被视为工会变节投向资方。 |