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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