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sweet pickle

/swiːt ˈpɪkəl/

翻译: 过时的俚语表达,指非常困难或令人不快的处境,类似“好一锅粥”或“好一场麻烦”。现代英语中很少使用。

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/swiːt ˈpɪkəl/slang已废弃
  • zh过时的俚语表达,指非常困难或令人不快的处境,类似“好一锅粥”或“好一场麻烦”。现代英语中很少使用。

An old-fashioned slang expression meaning a very difficult or unpleasant situation, similar to 'a fine mess' or 'a pretty pickle'. It is rarely used in modern English.

  1. Preserved cucumber in sweet brineA2formal

    A cucumber that has been pickled in a brine containing sugar, giving it a sweet flavor.

    zh甜酸黄瓜

    • She added sweet pickles to the potato salad for extra flavor.
    • He prefers sweet pickles over dill pickles on his sandwich.
    • The jar of sweet pickles was a staple in their pantry.