大家好,今天我們分享一個非常有用且地道的表達—— a leg up, 這個短語的含義不是指「一條腿在上面」,其正確的含義是:
(give sb) a leg up 佔據上風;有優勢
Getting certifications will definitely give you a leg up in the IT industry.
取得資質當然會讓你在IT行業佔據優勢。
If you're a student considering community college, you'll know that your diploma will give you a leg up in the job market.
如果你是一名正考慮踏入社會的學生,你就知道你的文憑會在就業市場上會讓你有優勢。
It means that if you are depending on an education to give you a leg up, it won't.
我只是說,如果你想依賴教育給你帶來優勢的話,那是行不通的。
give sb a leg up 幫助(某人)提高,幫(某人)一把,助一臂之力
I gave her a leg up, and soon she was on her horse.
我幫了她一把,她很快就上了馬。
The loan from his father gave him a leg up when he needed it.
當他需要的時候,來自於父親的貸款幫了一把。
Give me a leg up so I can reach the dishes on the top shelf.
幫我一把,能讓我夠到架子頂部的盤子。