英语词汇“grasp the nettle”的读音、翻译、释义、用法及例句-青年旅行网

idiomgrasp the nettle BrEBrEto deal with an unpleasant or difficult problem quickly and in a determined way:When the Home Secretary came into office, he had the opportunity to grasp the nettle of prison reform, but he did not take it.By the end of the nineteenth century, Zurich had grasped the nettle of industrial development to become a leader among the world's banking centres.

grasp the nettle

To approach or begin a difficult or unpleasant task directly and with the appropriate amount of energy. I know you don't like disciplining employees, but you've just got to grasp the nettle.

grasp the nettle

mainly BRITISH

COMMON If you grasp the nettle, you deal with a problem or unpleasant task quickly and in a determined way. I think you should grasp the nettle. Speak to your manager and make it clear you regret your mistake and are determined it will never happen again. European leaders have yet to grasp the nettle of labour-market reform. Note: If you grasp a nettle firmly, it is less likely to sting you than if you just touch it lightly.

grasp the nettle

tackle a difficulty boldly. British

This expression refers to a belief (recorded from the late 16th century onwards) enshrined in a rhyme quoted in Sean O'Casey's Juno and the Paycock ( 1925 ): ‘If you gently touch a nettle it'll sting you for your pains; grasp it like a lad of mettle, an’ as soft as silk remains'.

1998 New Scientist The problem was that governments failed to grasp the nettle and scrap the system.

grasp the ˈnettle

(British English) deal with a difficult matter, firmly and with courage: The government will have to grasp the nettle. If they don’t, the traffic congestion is going to get out of control.This expression refers to the belief that if you touch a nettle (= a plant with leaves that sting) lightly, you will be hurt, but not if you take a firm hold if it.

grasp the nettle

To take on a difficult problem directly and energetically.

词汇	grasp the nettle
释义	Idiom grasp the nettle British & Australian to take action immediately in order to deal with an unpleasant situation. I've been putting off tackling the problem for too long and I think it's time to grasp the nettle. idiomgrasp the nettle BrEBrEto deal with an unpleasant or difficult problem quickly and in a determined way:When the Home Secretary came into office, he had the opportunity to grasp the nettle of prison reform, but he did not take it.By the end of the nineteenth century, Zurich had grasped the nettle of industrial development to become a leader among the world's banking centres. grasp the nettle To approach or begin a difficult or unpleasant task directly and with the appropriate amount of energy. I know you don't like disciplining employees, but you've just got to grasp the nettle. grasp the nettle mainly BRITISH COMMON If you grasp the nettle, you deal with a problem or unpleasant task quickly and in a determined way. I think you should grasp the nettle. Speak to your manager and make it clear you regret your mistake and are determined it will never happen again. European leaders have yet to grasp the nettle of labour-market reform. Note: If you grasp a nettle firmly, it is less likely to sting you than if you just touch it lightly. grasp the nettle tackle a difficulty boldly. British This expression refers to a belief (recorded from the late 16th century onwards) enshrined in a rhyme quoted in Sean O'Casey's Juno and the Paycock ( 1925 ): ‘If you gently touch a nettle it'll sting you for your pains; grasp it like a lad of mettle, an’ as soft as silk remains'. 1998 New Scientist The problem was that governments failed to grasp the nettle and scrap the system. grasp the ˈnettle (British English) deal with a difficult matter, firmly and with courage: The government will have to grasp the nettle. If they don’t, the traffic congestion is going to get out of control.This expression refers to the belief that if you touch a nettle (= a plant with leaves that sting) lightly, you will be hurt, but not if you take a firm hold if it. grasp the nettle To take on a difficult problem directly and energetically.
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