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饼哥英语口语


between wind and water
--- 易受伤害的；在要害处

She's between wind and water, living in this terrible neighborhood. I hope she moves soon, for her own safety.

她是易受伤害的，住在这个可怕的社区。我希望她尽快搬家，为了她自己的安全。

Mallinson must have guessed what was coming. Nevertheless, it hit him between wind and water.

马林森一定猜到了会发生什么。尽管如此，它还是击中了他的要害。

[注释]
nevertheless：
adv. 尽管如此，仍然
conj. 然而

We are going nevertheless we shall return.
我们要走了，不过我们还要回来。

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