| 词汇 | leave someone to their own devices |
| 释义 | Idiom leave someone to their own devicesleave (someone) to (their) own devices to let someone do what they want without helping them or trying to control them.There are four hours of lessons each morning, and in the afternoon students are left to their own devices. (usually passive)Left to my own devices I wouldn't bother cooking in the evenings. leave (one) to (one's) own devicesTo let one rely on oneself, without any help or other interference. I'm going to leave you to your own devices and see what you come up with without my input. It's amazing how some kids can really thrive when you leave them to their own devices, while others will be completely helpless. leave someone to their own devicesleave someone to do as they wish without supervision.Device in the sense of ‘inclination’ or ‘fancy’ now only occurs in the plural, and is found only in this expression or in the phrase devices and desires , as quoted from the General Confession in the Book of Common Prayer. |
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