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1. I’ve just gone online to order us some new computers. What’s our charge code again?
2. Ah, well you’re going to have to hold your horses! I haven’t agreed a budget yet with the management team.
3. Hold your horses! It means: don’t rush, be patient.
译文
1. 我正准备上网去给我们定一些新的的电脑。我们的支付码是多少来着?
2. 啊,你得耐心点!我还没有和管理层达成预算协议。
3. Hold your horses 意思是 不着急、耐心点!
charge code = 支付码
rush = 仓促
hold your horses = slow down 别太急,沉住气,耐心点 [horses用的是复数]
口语练习:
When you sit before a table of delicious food, hold your horses and show your manner.
Hold your horses and wait for further directions.
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