be left high and dry
基本解釋
- 孤立無援
英漢例句
- Schools with better reputations will be flooded with applications while poorer schools will be left high and dry.
較有名氣的學(xué)校將會收到如潮水涌至般的申請,而差一些的學(xué)校則會陷入招生困境。 - Developed countries worry about being left high and dry, but the biggest effects will be felt in China itself, says Edward McBride.
發(fā)達國家擔(dān)心(),但是,中國本身將更能感受到它的影響?!睈鄣氯A說。 - Despite the current economic downturn, we should try not to be left high and dry in our daily lives.
雖然目前經(jīng)濟衰退,我們?nèi)粘I畈辉撎幱跓o援境地。 - But a nominee beloved by the party faithful in 2012 could be left high and dry by the more centrist electorate typical of a presidential election year.
NPR: 2012: Economy, GOP Set Tone Of Presidential Race - Ford won't be left entirely high and dry if tastes trend back to bigger cars.
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