词汇 | boomerang |
释义 | boomerang (verb) boomerang 2 ENTRIES FOUND: boomerang (noun) boomerang (verb) 1 boomerang /ˈbuːməˌræŋ/ noun plural boomerangs 1 boomerang /ˈbuːməˌræŋ/ noun plural boomerangs Learner's definition of BOOMERANG [count] : a curved, flat, wooden tool that can be thrown in such a way that it returns to the thrower回力镖;飞去来器 ◊ Boomerangs were invented in Australia thousands of years ago and were originally used for hunting.回力镖几千年前发明于澳大利亚,最初用于狩猎。 2 boomerang /ˈbuːməˌræŋ/ verb boomerangs; boomeranged; boomeranging 2 boomerang /ˈbuːməˌræŋ/ verb boomerangs; boomeranged; boomeranging Learner's definition of BOOMERANG [no object] : to have an effect that is the opposite of the desired or expected effect : backfire适得其反 We thought that bringing the issue up would lessen tension, but that plan boomeranged. [=tension has increased]我们原以为把问题提出来可以缓和紧张形势,不料这一方案适得其反。 His attempt to discredit his opponent boomeranged [=it affected him instead of his opponent] when people began questioning his motives.他试图诋毁竞争对手,但是人们开始怀疑他的动机,这时他只能自食恶果了。 |
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