词组 | do justice to something/someone |
释义 | do justice to (someone or something)1. To describe or show someone or something accurately. Often used in the negative to emphasize that something is better than it appeared or was portrayed. I think you two will love this house once we get inside—the pictures really don't do justice to its mid-century modern charm. 2. To eat or drink in large quantities. I think you bought too much soda—there's no way the party guests will do justice to all of that. 3. To give something the amount of care and consideration it warrants. I don't have enough of a vocal range to do justice to that beautiful song. do justice to something/someone1. If you do justice to something or someone, you describe or show them accurately, especially by showing their good qualities. It is impossible to do justice to the amazing flowers we saw. No report that I have heard does justice to the truth. 2. If you do justice to something or someone, you give it the attention and effort it deserves. Florence wasn't exactly doing justice to the food either, so there wasn't a lot of point in staying. I am not skilled enough to do justice to the music. |
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