"drop in your tracks" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 当场倒下
• 突然倒下

Definition

突然倒下、昏厥或死亡，通常因为极度疲劳或疾病，就在你站的地方。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

这是很形象的口语表达，强调极度疲劳或猝死，多用于人而非物体。不能按字面意思理解，常见如“累到当场倒下”。

Examples

He worked so hard that he almost dropped in his tracks.

他工作太努力，差点儿**当场倒下**。

If you don't rest, you might drop in your tracks.

如果你不休息，可能会**当场倒下**。

After running the marathon, she almost dropped in her tracks.

跑完马拉松后，她差点儿**当场倒下**。

I was so tired, I thought I would drop in my tracks before reaching the door.

我累坏了，觉得还没到门口就会**当场倒下**。

You can't just keep going without food—you'll drop in your tracks.

你不能一直不吃东西，会**当场倒下**的。

He looks like he's about to drop in his tracks after that long hike.

他看起来像是在那次长途徒步后快要**当场倒下**了。