go through the motions这个俚语是什么意思?如何把它用到雅思口语中呢? English Slang Collection： go through the motions [释] to do sth out of obligation rather than desire; [例] Bob was only going through the motions at the party instead of really having fun.; go to ground [释] to hide from sb/sth; [例] The tyrant went to ground during the uprising. go to bat for [释] to help/defense sb; [例] No matter how this thing ends, I have to go to bat for my brother.; go to hell in a hand-basket [例] to deteriorate quickly and utterly; [例] Mike's company went hell in a hand-basket during financial crisis. go the distance [释] to keep making efforts until you achieve your goal; [例] Don't misjudge where your finish line is and always be ready to go the distance.; go to the dogs [释] to declines in standards; [例] This cafe went to the dogs in only a year. |
