英语词组plan是什么意思，短语翻译、用法及例句-英语词组固定搭配大全

the best-laid plans

Said when something ends poorly or differently than expected, despite preparations for success. It is an abbreviated version of the full proverb "the best-laid plans of mice and men oft go astray." I always thought our marriage was stable and that we'd be together forever. I guess it's true what they say, though, the best-laid plans and all that. A: "I've been working on this project for six months, and now, right before it's due, they tell me they want something completely different." B: "That's rough. The best-laid plans, I suppose."

the best-laid plans go astray

Said when something ends poorly or differently than expected, despite preparations for success. It is an abbreviated version of the full proverb "the best-laid plans of mice and men oft go astray." I always thought our marriage was stable and that we'd be together forever. I guess it's true what they say, though, even the best-laid plans go astray. A: "I've been working on this project for six months, and now, right before it's due, they tell me they want something completely different." B: "That's rough. Even the best-laid plans go astray, I suppose."

the best-laid plans of mice and men

Said when something ends poorly or differently than expected, despite preparations for success. It is an abbreviated version of the full proverb "the best-laid plans of mice and men oft go astray." I always thought our marriage was stable and that we'd be together forever. I guess it's true what they say, though, the best-laid plans of mice and men and all that. A: "I've been working on this project for six months, and now, right before it's due, they tell me they want something completely different." B: "That's rough. The best-laid plans of mice and men, I suppose."

game plan

A carefully considered strategy. My game plan to secure employment in my field includes gaining as much hands-on experience as I can and obtaining a few more certifications before the end of the year.

man plans and God laughs

A phrase that criticizes people's tendency to make plans, as there is no guarantee that plans will work out. I used to make itineraries for our vacations, but nothing ever went as I had planned. Man plans and God laughs, right?

no plan survives contact with the enemy

Military plans always need to be changed once they are enacted in real-life military situations. The saying emphasizes the need for flexibility, as opposed to strict adherence to strategy. It is attributed to Helmuth von Moltke the Elder, a 19th-century Prussian field marshal. Men, be ready to make changes on the battlefield—we all know that no plan survives contact with the enemy.

the never-never plan

The act of buying something and paying for it in installments. Primarily heard in UK. I'm still on the never-never plan for some of the gifts I bought last Christmas.

the best-laid plans of mice and men oft go astray

Said when something ends poorly or differently than expected, despite preparations for success. The phrase is likely an adaptation of a line from 18th-century Scottish poet Robert Burns. I always thought our business would last forever. I guess it's true what they say, though, the best-laid plans of mice and men oft go astray. A: "I've been working on this project for six months, and now, right before it's due, they tell me they want something completely different." B: "That's rough. The best-laid plans of mice and men oft go astray, I suppose."

lay aside

1. To physically move something out of the way. A noun or pronoun can be used between "lay" and "aside." Can't you lay aside some of these toys so that we can walk through the living room?

2. To stop doing something temporarily. A noun or pronoun can be used between "lay" and "aside." Can't we lay aside the arguing and have a civil dinner for once?

3. To abandon or forsake some pursuit or goal. A noun or pronoun can be used between "lay" and "aside." When my kids were younger, I chose to lay my career aspirations aside and become a stay-at-home dad.

4. To save or keep something for future use. A noun or pronoun can be used between "lay" and "aside." You should lay aside part of each paycheck and put it into a retirement fund.

plan B

A secondary plan to be undertaken in case the original plan ("plan A") fails or cannot be implemented; a backup plan. We're running a bit late, so how about plan B—instead of getting dinner before the movie, let's just get some popcorn at the theater and eat something proper afterward. Well, the diagnostics test didn't reveal any issues with the server. Do you have a plan B?

plan ahead

To make all arrangements or preparations that one will or might find necessary or useful in advance of something happening. You need to plan ahead before you set off on some weeks-long road trip. The leak in the coolant system could have been catastrophic. Thankfully, we planned ahead for such an emergency, and we were able to patch it before it did any major damage.

plan for

1. To make the necessary arrangements or preparations for something before it happens. The leak in the coolant system could have been catastrophic. Thankfully, we planned for just such an emergency, and we were able to patch it before it did any major damage. We've been planning for a trip across Europe for months now. It just feels like they didn't plan for this wedding very carefully, you know?

2. To make preparations for someone or a group of people. You're more than welcome to join us for dinner, but I hadn't planned for more than four, so there might not be very much food. Jeff said you can plan for him for Christmas dinner.

plan on

1. To anticipate and make arrangements or preparations for something that might happen in the future. We hadn't planned on so many people trying to get into the show, and we unfortunately ran out of tickets very early on. Drivers should plan on long delays on I-75 this morning.

2. To make preparations for someone or a group of people. You're more than welcome to join us for dinner, but I hadn't planned on more than four, so there might not be very much food. Jeff said you can plan on him for Christmas dinner.

3. To have the intention of doing something. We're planning on having another baby as soon as we can move into a bigger house. I don't think he planned on staying in the same job for so long.

plan (something) out

To make thorough, detailed arrangements and preparations for something in the future. Make sure this deal is planned out very carefully. Even the slightest mistake could cost us a huge amount of money. We've spent nearly two years planning our wedding out—at this point, I just want it to be over with!

best-laid plans of mice and men oft(en) go astray,

and best-laid schemes o' mice an' men gang aft a-gley.

Prov. Things often go wrong even though you have carefully planned what you are going to do. (The gang aft a-gley version is Scots dialect, and comes from Robert Burns' poem "To a Mouse.") Jill: I reserved a hotel room for us three weeks ago, but now the clerk says he has no record of our reservation. So much for our fun weekend in the city. Jane: Well, these things happen. The best-laid plans of mice and men oft go astray. I had all the arrangements made for my party, and then the guest of honor got sick and I had to call the whole thing off. The best-laid schemes of mice and men gang aft a-gley. If a little rain can ruin the best-laid plans of mice and men, think what an earthquake might do!

lay something aside

to set something aside; to place something to one side, out of the way. He laid his papers aside and went out to welcome the visitor. He laid aside his papers.

plan for someone

to prepare enough [of something] for someone. Fred just called and said he can show up for dinner after all. Please plan for him. Tony wasn't planned for, and there is no place for him to sit.

plan for something

1. to prepare for something. I need to take some time and plan for my retirement. We carefully planned for almost every possibility.

2. to prepare or estimate for a certain number [of people or things]. I am planning for twelve. I hope everyone can come.

plan on someone

to be ready for someone; to anticipate someone's arrival. Don't plan on Sam. He has a cold and probably won't come. We are planning on Ted and Bill.

plan on something

to prepare for something; to be ready for something; to anticipate something. If I were you, I would plan on a big crowd at your open house. This was not planned on.

plan something out

to make thorough plans for something. Let us sit down and plan our strategy out. We sat down and planned out our strategy.

upset someone's plans

Fig. to ruin someone's plans. I hope it doesn't upset your plans if I'm late for the meeting. No, it won't upset my plans at all.

best-laid plans go astray, the

Also, the best-laid schemes go astray. Even very careful designs or projects do not always succeed. For example, Mary spent all afternoon preparing this elaborate dish but forgot the most important ingredient-oh well, the best-laid plans go astray . This particular turn of phrase comes from Robert Burns's poem "To a Mouse" (1786): "The best-laid schemes o' mice an' men gang aft a-gley [go often astray]." It is so well known that it is often abbreviated to the best-laid plans.

lay aside

1. Give up, abandon, as in He laid aside all hopes of winning first prize. [First half of 1400s]

2. Also, lay away; lay by. Set apart for a reason, save for the future, as in They lay aside enough to pay the rent, or Because coffee prices were rising, she laid by enough for a month, or The store laid away the winter coat I wanted. [Early 1700s] The first variant gave rise, about 1970, to the term layaway plan, in which merchandise is laid away for a buyer who pays a deposit and receives it when payment is made in full. Also see lay down, def. 4; set aside.

plan on

1. Have as an aim or purpose, as in We had planned on going to the movies after dinner.

2. Anticipate, prepare for, as in We planned on you to make a speech, or They hadn't planned on such a big crowd. [Early 1900s]

a game plan

COMMON Someone's game plan is the things that they intend to do in order to achieve a particular aim. I simply stuck to my game plan. I had always wanted to be a millionaire from a very early age. If I'm honest, I walked into this situation without a clear game plan. Note: In American football, a game plan is a strategy which the players and coach develop before a match.

plan B

COMMON Someone's plan B is a second plan they have that they will use if their first plan is not successful. It was too late to rethink my plan, and due to the fact that I didn't have a plan B, I was stuck with it.

plan B

an alternative strategy.

1999 8 Days And if that doesn't work, well, there's always Plan B.

lay aside

1. To stop being actively engaged with something: I will lay aside my reading and go for a walk when I finish this chapter. The lifeguard laid the binoculars aside and jumped in the water.

2. To abandon something, especially a plan, hope, or desire; give up something: The marooned sailors had lain aside any hope of being saved. When the loan fell through, they laid their plans of buying a house aside.

3. To save something for the future: I lay aside part of my paycheck every week to save for a new car. Let's lay part of your allowance aside to pay for the movies.

plan ahead

To make arrangements in advance: I planned ahead and bought my tickets a month in advance, which saved me a lot of money.

plan for

To prepare for something: Many people don't plan for retirement and then find that they haven't saved enough money.

plan on

1. To intend to do something: I plan on buying a house as soon as I get a promotion.

2. To anticipate or expect something: We planned on 50 people coming to our party, so we bought a lot of food. I didn't plan on being stuck in traffic for two hours.

plan out

To formulate a detailed scheme or plan for something: Every Monday we have a meeting to plan out the week. The suspects said the murder was an accident, but the police claimed they had planned it all out.

game plan

n. a plan of action; a scheme. (From sports.) The game plan for the election was beginning to shape up.

best-laid schemes/plans, the

The most careful plans sometimes do not succeed. It was probably already a cliché by the time Robert Burns used the phrase in “To a Mouse” (1786): “The best-laid schemes o’ mice an’ men gang aft a-gley [go often astray].”

词组	plan
释义	idiomplan► game plan phraseplan[planned, planned, planning] plan ahead plan ahead to make decisions and plans about what you will do in the future and when you will do it: Students who don't plan ahead may have difficulty in completing all their work in time.+ for The reason for the company's long history of success is their ability to plan ahead for the future. plan for plan for sth to make plans that include or consider a particular thing or event: It came as a shock when the house needed a new roof, because I hadn't planned for the expense. When computers were first made, nobody had planned for the year 2000.■ SIMILAR TO: allow for plan on 1. plan on doing sth to intend to do something: David had always saved his money because he planned on retiring early. If we're planning on providing quality education, we must follow certain basic principles.■ SIMILAR TO: intend to2. not plan on (doing) sth to not expect something to happen: Kate looked at her watch and groaned - she hadn't planned on this sort of delay. I'm not planning on staying out very late.3. plan on sb doing sth to intend or expect that someone will do something: Molly's father had never planned on her going to college. plan out plan out sth • *plan sth* out to decide in detail what you are going to do, and how and when you will do it: With the help of this recipe book, you will be able to plan out each meal for an entire week. I'm not one of those writers who can just begin typing - I have to plan it all out. the best-laid plans Said when something ends poorly or differently than expected, despite preparations for success. It is an abbreviated version of the full proverb "the best-laid plans of mice and men oft go astray." I always thought our marriage was stable and that we'd be together forever. I guess it's true what they say, though, the best-laid plans and all that. A: "I've been working on this project for six months, and now, right before it's due, they tell me they want something completely different." B: "That's rough. The best-laid plans, I suppose." the best-laid plans go astray Said when something ends poorly or differently than expected, despite preparations for success. It is an abbreviated version of the full proverb "the best-laid plans of mice and men oft go astray." I always thought our marriage was stable and that we'd be together forever. I guess it's true what they say, though, even the best-laid plans go astray. A: "I've been working on this project for six months, and now, right before it's due, they tell me they want something completely different." B: "That's rough. Even the best-laid plans go astray, I suppose." the best-laid plans of mice and men Said when something ends poorly or differently than expected, despite preparations for success. It is an abbreviated version of the full proverb "the best-laid plans of mice and men oft go astray." I always thought our marriage was stable and that we'd be together forever. I guess it's true what they say, though, the best-laid plans of mice and men and all that. A: "I've been working on this project for six months, and now, right before it's due, they tell me they want something completely different." B: "That's rough. The best-laid plans of mice and men, I suppose." game plan A carefully considered strategy. My game plan to secure employment in my field includes gaining as much hands-on experience as I can and obtaining a few more certifications before the end of the year. man plans and God laughs A phrase that criticizes people's tendency to make plans, as there is no guarantee that plans will work out. I used to make itineraries for our vacations, but nothing ever went as I had planned. Man plans and God laughs, right? no plan survives contact with the enemy Military plans always need to be changed once they are enacted in real-life military situations. The saying emphasizes the need for flexibility, as opposed to strict adherence to strategy. It is attributed to Helmuth von Moltke the Elder, a 19th-century Prussian field marshal. Men, be ready to make changes on the battlefield—we all know that no plan survives contact with the enemy. the never-never plan The act of buying something and paying for it in installments. Primarily heard in UK. I'm still on the never-never plan for some of the gifts I bought last Christmas. the best-laid plans of mice and men oft go astray Said when something ends poorly or differently than expected, despite preparations for success. The phrase is likely an adaptation of a line from 18th-century Scottish poet Robert Burns. I always thought our business would last forever. I guess it's true what they say, though, the best-laid plans of mice and men oft go astray. A: "I've been working on this project for six months, and now, right before it's due, they tell me they want something completely different." B: "That's rough. The best-laid plans of mice and men oft go astray, I suppose." lay aside 1. To physically move something out of the way. A noun or pronoun can be used between "lay" and "aside." Can't you lay aside some of these toys so that we can walk through the living room? 2. To stop doing something temporarily. A noun or pronoun can be used between "lay" and "aside." Can't we lay aside the arguing and have a civil dinner for once? 3. To abandon or forsake some pursuit or goal. A noun or pronoun can be used between "lay" and "aside." When my kids were younger, I chose to lay my career aspirations aside and become a stay-at-home dad. 4. To save or keep something for future use. A noun or pronoun can be used between "lay" and "aside." You should lay aside part of each paycheck and put it into a retirement fund. plan B A secondary plan to be undertaken in case the original plan ("plan A") fails or cannot be implemented; a backup plan. We're running a bit late, so how about plan B—instead of getting dinner before the movie, let's just get some popcorn at the theater and eat something proper afterward. Well, the diagnostics test didn't reveal any issues with the server. Do you have a plan B? plan ahead To make all arrangements or preparations that one will or might find necessary or useful in advance of something happening. You need to plan ahead before you set off on some weeks-long road trip. The leak in the coolant system could have been catastrophic. Thankfully, we planned ahead for such an emergency, and we were able to patch it before it did any major damage. plan for 1. To make the necessary arrangements or preparations for something before it happens. The leak in the coolant system could have been catastrophic. Thankfully, we planned for just such an emergency, and we were able to patch it before it did any major damage. We've been planning for a trip across Europe for months now. It just feels like they didn't plan for this wedding very carefully, you know? 2. To make preparations for someone or a group of people. You're more than welcome to join us for dinner, but I hadn't planned for more than four, so there might not be very much food. Jeff said you can plan for him for Christmas dinner. plan on 1. To anticipate and make arrangements or preparations for something that might happen in the future. We hadn't planned on so many people trying to get into the show, and we unfortunately ran out of tickets very early on. Drivers should plan on long delays on I-75 this morning. 2. To make preparations for someone or a group of people. You're more than welcome to join us for dinner, but I hadn't planned on more than four, so there might not be very much food. Jeff said you can plan on him for Christmas dinner. 3. To have the intention of doing something. We're planning on having another baby as soon as we can move into a bigger house. I don't think he planned on staying in the same job for so long. plan (something) out To make thorough, detailed arrangements and preparations for something in the future. Make sure this deal is planned out very carefully. Even the slightest mistake could cost us a huge amount of money. We've spent nearly two years planning our wedding out—at this point, I just want it to be over with! best-laid plans of mice and men oft(en) go astray, and best-laid schemes o' mice an' men gang aft a-gley.** Prov. Things often go wrong even though you have carefully planned what you are going to do. (The gang aft a-gley version is Scots dialect, and comes from Robert Burns' poem "To a Mouse.") Jill: I reserved a hotel room for us three weeks ago, but now the clerk says he has no record of our reservation. So much for our fun weekend in the city. Jane: Well, these things happen. The best-laid plans of mice and men oft go astray. I had all the arrangements made for my party, and then the guest of honor got sick and I had to call the whole thing off. The best-laid schemes of mice and men gang aft a-gley. If a little rain can ruin the best-laid plans of mice and men, think what an earthquake might do! lay something aside to set something aside; to place something to one side, out of the way. He laid his papers aside and went out to welcome the visitor. He laid aside his papers. plan for someone to prepare enough [of something] for someone. Fred just called and said he can show up for dinner after all. Please plan for him. Tony wasn't planned for, and there is no place for him to sit. plan for something 1. to prepare for something. I need to take some time and plan for my retirement. We carefully planned for almost every possibility. 2. to prepare or estimate for a certain number [of people or things]. I am planning for twelve. I hope everyone can come. plan on someone to be ready for someone; to anticipate someone's arrival. Don't plan on Sam. He has a cold and probably won't come. We are planning on Ted and Bill. plan on something to prepare for something; to be ready for something; to anticipate something. If I were you, I would plan on a big crowd at your open house. This was not planned on. plan something out to make thorough plans for something. Let us sit down and plan our strategy out. We sat down and planned out our strategy. upset someone's plans Fig. to ruin someone's plans. I hope it doesn't upset your plans if I'm late for the meeting. No, it won't upset my plans at all. best-laid plans go astray, the Also, the best-laid schemes go astray. Even very careful designs or projects do not always succeed. For example, Mary spent all afternoon preparing this elaborate dish but forgot the most important ingredient-oh well, the best-laid plans go astray . This particular turn of phrase comes from Robert Burns's poem "To a Mouse" (1786): "The best-laid schemes o' mice an' men gang aft a-gley [go often astray]." It is so well known that it is often abbreviated to the best-laid plans. lay aside 1. Give up, abandon, as in He laid aside all hopes of winning first prize. [First half of 1400s] 2. Also, lay away; lay by. Set apart for a reason, save for the future, as in They lay aside enough to pay the rent, or Because coffee prices were rising, she laid by enough for a month, or The store laid away the winter coat I wanted. [Early 1700s] The first variant gave rise, about 1970, to the term layaway plan, in which merchandise is laid away for a buyer who pays a deposit and receives it when payment is made in full. Also see lay down, def. 4; set aside. plan on 1. Have as an aim or purpose, as in We had planned on going to the movies after dinner. 2. Anticipate, prepare for, as in We planned on you to make a speech, or They hadn't planned on such a big crowd. [Early 1900s] a game plan COMMON Someone's game plan is the things that they intend to do in order to achieve a particular aim. I simply stuck to my game plan. I had always wanted to be a millionaire from a very early age. If I'm honest, I walked into this situation without a clear game plan. Note: In American football, a game plan is a strategy which the players and coach develop before a match. plan B COMMON Someone's plan B is a second plan they have that they will use if their first plan is not successful. It was too late to rethink my plan, and due to the fact that I didn't have a plan B, I was stuck with it. plan B an alternative strategy. 1999 8 Days And if that doesn't work, well, there's always Plan B. lay aside v. 1. To stop being actively engaged with something: I will lay aside my reading and go for a walk when I finish this chapter. The lifeguard laid the binoculars aside and jumped in the water. 2. To abandon something, especially a plan, hope, or desire; give up something: The marooned sailors had lain aside any hope of being saved. When the loan fell through, they laid their plans of buying a house aside. 3. To save something for the future: I lay aside part of my paycheck every week to save for a new car. Let's lay part of your allowance aside to pay for the movies. plan ahead v. To make arrangements in advance: I planned ahead and bought my tickets a month in advance, which saved me a lot of money. plan for v. To prepare for something: Many people don't plan for retirement and then find that they haven't saved enough money. plan on v. 1. To intend to do something: I plan on buying a house as soon as I get a promotion. 2. To anticipate or expect something: We planned on 50 people coming to our party, so we bought a lot of food. I didn't plan on being stuck in traffic for two hours. plan out v. To formulate a detailed scheme or plan for something: Every Monday we have a meeting to plan out the week. The suspects said the murder was an accident, but the police claimed they had planned it all out. game plan n. a plan of action; a scheme. (From sports.) The game plan for the election was beginning to shape up. best-laid schemes/plans, the The most careful plans sometimes do not succeed. It was probably already a cliché by the time Robert Burns used the phrase in “To a Mouse” (1786): “The best-laid schemes o’ mice an’ men gang aft a-gley [go often astray].”
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