ask after为什么是问候(你以为askforthe)(1)

我们背过的古诗词里,出现频率较高的自然景观,大概非月莫属了。诗人主要用月亮来寄托对家乡、亲人、朋友的思念。在英文中,月亮有很多用法,这些用法,通常不能直译。

1. ask for the moon

异想天开

你如果觉得老师不给我们留作业,那你真是异想天开。

You are asking for the moon , if you hope the teacher will set us no homework.

2. promise the moon

信誓旦旦、信口开河

我老板总是画大饼,但是从来不给我加薪。

My boss promised the moon, but never gave me a raise.

3. be over the moon

狂喜

订婚真是让我高兴地要命!我根本停不下来看我的戒指!

I've been over the moon ever since I got engaged, I just can't stop looking at my ring!

4. reach for the moon

追寻难以得到的事物

别痴心妄想,做点实际的事。

Don't wish to reach for the moon; do something practical.

5. reach for the moon

千载难逢的

看见她做家务真是极为罕见啊。

It is once in a blue moon to see her do housework.

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