"on the rocks" in Chinese (Simplified)
加冰(饮品)- 陷入危机(关系或情况)
Definition
这个短语可以指饮品加冰块,也可以形容关系或情况陷入严重危机。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
酒吧用语常见:'whiskey on the rocks'。关系中指问题严重:'Their marriage is on the rocks.' 只用于饮品加冰或关系/情况陷入困境,用于其他场合不自然。
Examples
He always orders his whiskey on the rocks.
他总是点威士忌**加冰**。
Their friendship is on the rocks after the argument.
他们的友谊在吵架后已经**陷入危机**。
Can I get a cola on the rocks?
可以给我一杯可乐**加冰**吗?
After years of fighting, their marriage is really on the rocks.
多年来争吵后,他们的婚姻确实**陷入危机**了。
"Vodka on the rocks," she said, trying to sound sophisticated.
她一边说“伏特加**加冰**”,一边努力表现得很有品味。
The project hit some bumps and now it's on the rocks.
项目遇到了一些问题,现在已经**陷入困境**了。