A tool, having an iron head with a cutting edge of steel, attached to a handle. 斧。 A sudden ending of one's employment by an employer because of lack of money, an argument, etc. 解雇;开除。 The ending of a plan, esp. caused by a lack of money. (因经费不足而致)计划之停止。 give (sb) the axe 【口】解雇;开除(人)。 hang up one's ax 停止(无益的)计划。 have an ax to grind 【口】别有用心;心怀私意。 lay the ax to the roof of 根绝;进行...的彻底改革。 put the ax in the helve 解开谜底;解决问题。 To remove from a job; discharge. 解雇;开除。 To put an end to or curtail (a program or plan). 取消或削灭(计划等)。 |