"pour cold water over" in Chinese (Simplified)
泼冷水 (比喻)
Definition
打击某人或让某人泄气,尤其是通过批评或不支持他们的想法或计划。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
这是一个成语、非正式表达,用于指批评或质疑使人失去热情。常出现在有人正充满热情讨论时被泼冷水。不要按字面理解。
Examples
Try not to pour cold water over her dreams.
别**泼冷水**她的梦想。
He always pours cold water over our plans.
他总是**泼冷水**我们的计划。
Please don't pour cold water over his idea.
请不要**泼冷水**他的新想法。
I was excited about the trip, but my boss poured cold water over it by mentioning the budget issues.
我很期待这次旅行,但老板一说到预算问题就**泼了冷水**。
Whenever someone suggests something new, she tends to pour cold water over it.
每当有人提出新想法,她总会**泼冷水**。
Sorry to pour cold water over your plan, but it might not work as hoped.
抱歉要**泼冷水**你的计划,但可能不会如你所愿。