
好词典

源自中古英语 'corner',来自古法语 'cornière',最终源于拉丁语 'cornu'(意为“角”)。
❶ 角落,指两条边或两面墙相交形成的空间部分,也可比喻某个不显眼或隐蔽的地方。
“The cat is hiding in the corner of the room.”
(猫躲在房间的角落里。)
“There's a small table in the corner of the café.”
(咖啡馆的角落里有一张小桌子。)
❶ 困境或难以摆脱的处境,常用于比喻某人被逼入绝境。
“The debate left him in a tight corner.”
(这场辩论让他陷入了困境。)
“She felt like she was backed into a corner.”
(她感觉自己被逼到了绝境。)
❶ 将某人或某物逼入角落或困境,使其难以逃脱或选择。
“The police cornered the thief in an alley.”
(警察将小偷逼进了一条小巷。)
“The interviewer cornered him with tough questions.”
(面试官用棘手的问题把他逼到了死角。)
around the corner — 即将发生或很快到来,常用于形容时间或事件临近。
“Summer vacation is just around the corner.”
(暑假马上就要到了。)
cut corners — 为了省事或省钱而偷工减料,通常带有负面含义。
“Don't cut corners when it comes to safety.”
(在安全问题上不要偷工减料。)