to the quick meaning in English
触及要害
Examples
- She was cut to the quick by his insults .
她受他侮辱而十分伤心。 - He cut the fingernail to the quick .
他剪指甲剪了指甲下的肉。 - Criticism touched him to the quick .
这批评触到了他的痛处。 - Your coolness cuts me to the quick .
你的冷淡真使我伤心。 - He is a tory to the quick .
他是一个彻头彻尾的保守党。