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Conversation ------------------------------------------ A：What was the name of America's first president? 美国的第一位总统叫什么？ B：I can't believe you don't remember that. Come on! 我不敢相信这你都忘了。想想吧！ A：I know. I know. I've completely drawn a blank. 我知道，我知道。我真的完全不记得了。 B：Drawn a blank? 忘记了？ She could not remember that George Washington was America's first president because she drew a blank. 因为她 drew a blank，所以她想不起来华盛顿是美国第一位总统。 It's another way of saying 'I can't remember something'. 这是“I can't remember something （我记不起来）”的另外一种表达方法。 There's another meaning, too. 它还有另外一个意思。 If you're looking for something, but can't find it, then you 'draw a blank.' 如果你在找某件东西，但是却找不着，然后你“draw a blank”（没找到）。 In American English, you can use this phrase with friends or in business situations. |
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