英语词组on a dime是什么意思，短语翻译、用法及例句-英语词组固定搭配大全

idiomon a dime AmEAmE1 if a car or driver turns, stops, or parks on a dime, they do it easily in a small space:London's black cabs are famous for being able to turn on a dime. My dad could park on a dime, but I never learned to do it.2 if a person, organization, system etc stops, changes, or turns on a dime, they are able to stop what they are doing and quickly do something different when it is necessary:Advertisers can turn on a dime and produce new commercials in a couple of hours.Senator Grassle's ability to shed his principles on a dime has been often noted by the local press.

on a dime

1. With agile precision, especially with limited room to maneuver. Primarily heard in US. He stopped on a dime to catch that ball—look at that agility! The steering is so good on this car that you can turn on a dime, even at high speeds.

2. In an instant; very quickly, rapidly, or abruptly. He's usually a nice guy, but his temper can turn on a dime sometimes.

on a dime

In a very small space, suddenly, as in That horse is so well trained it can turn on a dime. This expression alludes to the fact that the dime is the smallest-size U.S. coin. [Early 1900s]

on a dime

1 (of a manoeuvre that can be performed by a moving vehicle or person) within a small area or short distance. 2 quickly or instantly. US informal

The British equivalent to sense 1 is on a sixpence (see sixpence).

on a ˈdime

(American English) (British English less frequent on a ˈsixpence)
1 in a short space or small area: A 3000 ton train doesn’t stop on a dime.These racing boats can turn on a dime.
2 quickly or suddenly: Market conditions can turn on a dime (= change quickly).This information enables us to respond to new opportunities on a dime.

A dime is a small coin of the US and Canada which is worth ten cents.

on a dime

At a precise point; within a narrowly defined area: a sports car that stops on a dime.

词组	on a dime
释义	Idiom on a dime American, informal if a vehicle or its driver turns or stops on a dime, they turn or stop in a very small space. His car is great for parking - it can turn on a dime. idiomon a dime AmEAmE1 if a car or driver turns, stops, or parks on a dime, they do it easily in a small space:London's black cabs are famous for being able to turn on a dime. My dad could park on a dime, but I never learned to do it.2 if a person, organization, system etc stops, changes, or turns on a dime, they are able to stop what they are doing and quickly do something different when it is necessary:Advertisers can turn on a dime and produce new commercials in a couple of hours.Senator Grassle's ability to shed his principles on a dime has been often noted by the local press. on a dime 1. With agile precision, especially with limited room to maneuver. Primarily heard in US. He stopped on a dime to catch that ball—look at that agility! The steering is so good on this car that you can turn on a dime, even at high speeds. 2. In an instant; very quickly, rapidly, or abruptly. He's usually a nice guy, but his temper can turn on a dime sometimes. on a dime In a very small space, suddenly, as in That horse is so well trained it can turn on a dime. This expression alludes to the fact that the dime is the smallest-size U.S. coin. [Early 1900s] on a dime 1 (of a manoeuvre that can be performed by a moving vehicle or person) within a small area or short distance. 2 quickly or instantly. US informal The British equivalent to sense 1 is on a sixpence (see sixpence). on a ˈdime (American English) (British English less frequent on a ˈsixpence) 1 in a short space or small area: A 3000 ton train doesn’t stop on a dime.These racing boats can turn on a dime. 2 quickly or suddenly: Market conditions can turn on a dime (= change quickly).This information enables us to respond to new opportunities on a dime. A dime is a small coin of the US and Canada which is worth ten cents. on a dime At a precise point; within a narrowly defined area: a sports car that stops on a dime.
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