词汇 | down-and-dirty |
释义 | down-and-dirty 1 ENTRIES FOUND: down-and-dirty (adjective) down-and-dirty adjective down-and-dirty adjective Learner's definition of DOWN-AND-DIRTY [more down-and-dirty; most down-and-dirty] chiefly US, informal 1 : involving methods that are regarded as harsh, unfair, etc.残酷的;不公正的;不择手段的 down-and-dirty business practices卑劣的商业行为 down-and-dirty competition残酷的竞争 2 : dirty and in poor condition肮脏破旧的 The story takes place on the down-and-dirty [=seedy, decrepit] streets of the city.故事发生在城里肮脏破旧的街上。 3 : relating to harsh and unpleasant subjects in an honest and often shocking way直截了当的;不加掩饰的 I told them the down-and-dirty truth.我把事实原原本本地告诉了他们。 a down-and-dirty interview直截了当的采访 4 : basic and practical基本的;实际的;实质性的 We have to get down to the down-and-dirty [=nitty-gritty] details.我们得从基本的细节着手。 get down and dirty : to do or say harsh and unpleasant things做狠事;说狠话 Sometimes you have to get down and dirty with your competitors.有时不得不对竞争对手狠一点。 |
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