泼冷水 meaning in English
pour [throw] cold water on; cast a damp over; dampen the enthusiasm [spirits] of; discourage; put a damper on 短语和例子
Examples
- He was n't discouraged when they threw cold water on his ideas .
他们对他的想法泼冷水时，他并不泄气。 - It's an infernal mischance; i've done my best to discourage it .
这真是倒楣透顶的事；我尽量地泼冷水。 - She wants to move into her own apartment but her parents are throwing cold water on the idea .
她想搬进自己的公寓，但她的双亲却给这个想法泼冷水。 - Honestly ! you are always throwing cold water on me
说实在的！你老是给我泼冷水。 - Honestly ! you are always throwing cold water on me
说实在的！你老是给我泼冷水。