一分钟英语(MP3+双语字幕) 第116期:Have a Lot on Your Plate 自顾不暇
日期:2017-02-21 11:53

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A "Plate" is a dish that you put your food on. Have a lot on your plate.
盘子是用来装食物的。自顾不暇
Hey, Anna. I am having a party this weekend. You should come!
嗨,安娜。这周末我要举办一个聚会。你要来哦。
I wish I could. But my weekend is really busy.
我希望能去。可周末我实在太忙了。
I'm baking a wedding cake, writing my article, teaching two classes and, oh, my parents are visiting.
我要烤婚礼蛋糕、写文章、上两节课。哦,对了,我爸妈要来看我了。
Wow, you have a lot on your plate.
你已经自顾不暇了。
I do.
是啊。

Have a Lot on Your Plate 自顾不暇

To "have a lot on your plate" means that you are dealing with many responsibilities or problems at one time.
“自顾不暇”指你有很多责任,要处理很多问题,并且是在同一时间。
Imagine a plate being so full that it cannot fit any more food on it.
想象一只已经满了的盘子,不能再放任何食物了。
Someone who has a lot on their plate is very busy, maybe too busy.
若某人自顾不暇,则意味着他很忙。
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