| 词汇 | shin |
| 释义 | phraseshinshin BrE /shinny AmE [shinned, shinned, shinning BrE] [shinnied, shinnied, shinnying AmE] shin down BrE shin/shinny down sth to quickly climb down something such as a tree or pole by wrapping your arms and legs around it: The thief must have climbed out of a back window and shinnied down the drainpipe.■ SIMILAR TO: climb (down) shin up BrE /shinny up AmE shin/shinny up sth to quickly climb up something such as a tree or a pole, especially by using your hands and legs to pull and push yourself up: It was incredible to see the local people shinning up palm trees with no effort at all.■ SIMILAR TO: climb (up) (redirected from shin) a kick in the shins1. A thoroughly devastating or disappointing setback or failure. Losing the championship match was a real kick in the shins, but I knew I just had to train even harder and try again next year. 2. A harsh punishment (or remedy) for acting foolishly or malevolently. Usually used prescriptively (i.e., "(someone) needs a kick in the shins"). Tim needs a kick in the shins for passing up such a fantastic job opportunity. Whoever has been spreading rumors about Cathy deserves a kick in the shins! |
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