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kill oneself

/kɪl wʌnˈself/

翻译: 非正式表达,指过度紧绷或拼命工作,常至精疲力竭;也可字面表示自杀,但日常使用中多用于比喻义。

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/kɪl wʌnˈself/B2informal
  • zh非正式表达,指过度紧绷或拼命工作,常至精疲力竭;也可字面表示自杀,但日常使用中多用于比喻义。

An informal expression meaning to exert oneself excessively or work extremely hard, often to the point of exhaustion. Can also refer literally to ending one's own life, but in everyday use it is more commonly used figuratively.

  1. End one's own lifeB2formal

    To intentionally cause one's own death.

    zh自杀

    • He was deeply depressed and considered killing himself.
    • The tragedy of someone killing themselves affects many people.
    • It is important to seek help if you have thoughts of killing yourself.
  2. Overexert oneselfB2informal

    To work extremely hard or push oneself to the point of exhaustion.

    zh拼命

    • She killed herself trying to finish the project on time.
    • Don't kill yourself over this minor task.
    • He killed himself working two jobs to support his family.