nip something in the bud

[nɪp ˈsʌmθiŋ in ðə bʌd]
  • 释义
  • 把(某物)扼杀在萌芽状态;

  • 双语例句
  • 1、

    I wanted to nip that little romance in the bud.

    我想把那点感情扼杀在摇篮里。

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  • 2、

    Why don't you nip the issue in the bud before it starts affecting the entire user base?

    为什么不在这个问题开始影响到整个用户群之前把它扼杀在摇篮里呢?

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