词汇 | the thin end of the wedge |
释义 | the thin end of the wedge British : the beginning of something that will become more serious, unpleasant, etc.(重大问题、不好的事情的)端倪 The bank's decision to raise rates could be the thin end of the wedge. [=many other banks may also decide to raise rates]这家银行提高利率的决定可能引起其他银行纷纷效仿。 thin |
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