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take lying down

/teɪk ˈlaɪɪŋ daʊn/

翻译: 非正式表达,指对不愉快、不公正或侮辱性的事情不加抗议或反抗地默默接受。通常用于否定结构中(如“不甘心默默承受”)。

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/teɪk ˈlaɪɪŋ daʊn/B2informal
  • zh非正式表达,指对不愉快、不公正或侮辱性的事情不加抗议或反抗地默默接受。通常用于否定结构中(如“不甘心默默承受”)。

An informal expression meaning to accept something unpleasant, unfair, or insulting without protest or resistance. Usually used in negative constructions (e.g., 'not take something lying down').

  1. Accept without protestC1informal

    To accept something unpleasant or unfair without complaining or resisting.

    zh逆来顺受

    • He won't take that insult lying down.
    • She didn't take the criticism lying down and defended herself.
    • They refused to take the new rules lying down and organized a protest.