"friends in low places" in Chinese (Simplified)
底层的朋友社会上地位低但有用的朋友
Definition
这个表达指的是有来自社会较底层或名声不佳背景的朋友,他们可能会用非常规甚至有争议的方法帮助你。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
此短语是非正式、略带幽默或自嘲的说法。常见于美国流行文化(如乡村音乐)。暗示有‘灰色地带’的有用关系。不要与“friends in high places”(有权有势的朋友)混淆。
Examples
He has friends in low places who can get things done.
他有**底层的朋友**能搞定事情。
Sometimes, having friends in low places is useful.
有**底层的朋友**有时候很有用。
The song 'Friends in Low Places' is very famous.
歌曲《Friends in Low Places》很有名。
If you need a favor, my friends in low places can help us out.
如果你需要帮忙,我的**底层的朋友**可以帮我们一把。
You know, it helps to have friends in low places when no one else is willing to help.
你知道嘛,当没人愿意帮忙时,有**底层的朋友**真的很有用。
People sometimes judge, but my friends in low places always have my back.
人们有时会评价,但我的**底层的朋友**总是支持我。