sit-in

['sitin]
  • n. 静坐抗议;静坐罢工

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词态变化


复数: sit-ins;

英文词源


sit-in
1936, in reference to session musicians; 1937, in reference to union action; 1941, in reference to student protests. From the verbal phrase; see sit (v.) + in (adv.). To sit in is attested from 1868 in the sense "attend, be present;" from 1919 specifically as "attend as an observer."

双语例句


1. Let's sit down and then you can say what's up.
咱们先坐下来,然后你把事情告诉我。

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2. We can't just sit by and watch you throw your life away.
我们不能眼睁睁地看着你毁掉自己的生活。

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3. Now sit down and make yourself comfortable. You must be very tired.
现在坐下来,让自己舒服些,你一定很累了。

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4. I've asked Mum to sit for us next Saturday.
我已经拜托妈妈下周六为我们临时照看一下孩子。

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5. All he wanted was a cup of tea and a sit-down.
他只求一杯清茶、片刻小憩。

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