中英互译
in the same breath
美 /ɪn ðə seɪm breθ/
基本释义
- 几乎同时说或做,一起进行。也可以用来描述两件事情不能同时成立的情况
双语例句
- Almost in the same breath they cried, "Peter would look at them through his legs."他们几乎同时叫道:“彼得会从弯下腰他的腿缝里看它们。”
- The early explorers and settlers told of abundant deer in the early 1800s and yet almost in the same breath bemoaned the lack of this succulent game animal.早期的探险家和殖民者都讲述过十九世纪早期出现的大量的鹿群,但几乎同时,他们也为现在很难找到这种美味的猎物而感到惋惜。
- Parents and teachers will tell you not to worry when applying for a place at university, but in the same breath will remind you that it is the most important decision of your life.父母和老师会告诉你在申请大学时不要担忧,但他们同时也会提醒你这是你一生中最重要的决定。
网络短语
- mention in the same breath相提并论
同义词
英英释义
- adv.simultaneously