词汇 | without missing a beat |
释义 | Idiom without missing a beat American if you do or say something without missing a beat, you continue confidently with what you are saying or doing.She was asked what single achievement she was most proud of. 'My son,' she replied, without missing a beat. without missing a beatWithout slowing down, pausing, or being distracted, especially in spite of a potential disruption. Even when the hecklers started singing obnoxiously, the speaker continued without missing a beat. The teacher asked us how photosynthesis begins, and, without missing a beat, John said, "With a 'P.'" without missing a beatornot missing a beatIf someone says or does something without missing a beat, they continue to speak or do something without pausing. `Are you jealous?' — `Only when I'm not in control,' he says, without missing a beat. |
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。