10月12日商务英语
2009年10月12日
minion; someone's bread and butter
今日单词:
单词 | 中文释义 | 英文释义 | 例句 |
minion | 奴才,爱奉承的下属(名词) | (noun) An unimportant and servile subordinate, especially one who tries to win favor by flattery. | EXAMPLE: The pompous old man liked to be surrounded by minions who never dared to question his foolish decisions. 这个自负的老头儿乐于身边有一群从不敢质疑其愚蠢决定的奴才下属。 |
今日短语:
短语 | 中文释义 | 英文释义 | 例句 |
someone's bread and butter | 谋生之计(传统俚语) | (TRADITIONAL SLANG) A primary source of income (such as a job) that provides sufficient money for routine living expenses. | EXAMPLE: While I also sell food and magazines at my little shop, selling souvenirs to tourists is my bread and butter. 尽管我的小店里也卖食品和杂志,但向游客出售纪念品才是我的谋生之计。 |