| 词汇 | drag one's feet |
| 释义 | Idiom drag one's feet Theme: DELAY to act very slowly, often deliberately.The government is dragging its feet on this bill because it costs too much.If the planning department hadn't dragged their feet, the building would have been built by now. drag (one's) feet1. Literally, to not completely pick up one's feet when walking, so that they drag with each step. Please stop dragging your feet, you're going to wear out the soles of your shoes. 2. To move slowly and reluctantly because one does not want to do something. We can't be late for the dentist, so quit dragging your feet and get in the car! drag one's feetAlso, drag one's heels. Act or work with intentional slowness, deliberately hold back or delay. For example, The British had been dragging their feet concerning a single European currency. This metaphor for allowing one's feet to trail dates from the mid-1900s. |
| 随便看 |
|
青年旅行网英语在线翻译词典收录了440382条英语词汇在线翻译词条，基本涵盖了全部常用英语词汇的中英文双语翻译及用法，是英语学习的有利工具。