a fly in the ointment

[ə flai in ðə ˈɔɪntmənt]
  • 释义

  • 美中不足之处;

  • 双语例句
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    We were having a picnic, when suddenly there came a downpour , which was rather a fly in the ointment.

    当我们正在举行野餐的时候, 忽然大雨倾盆, 未免大煞风景.

    《现代汉英综合大词典》
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