run out of steam 这个短语的典故显然是来自蒸汽机,当驱动锅炉的能量太少而不能产生蒸汽时,蒸汽机逐渐减速,然后停止。就像人们泄气的过程。 to suddenly lose the energy or interest to continue doing what you are doing 忽然失去动力;顿时泄气;突然没了兴趣 The peace talks seem to have run out of steam. 和谈好像突然失去了动力。 |
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