"cut teeth" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 長牙
• 獲得經驗

Definition

可以指嬰兒長出第一顆牙，也可比喻在某領域初次獲得經驗或技能。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

既可描述嬰兒出牙，也經常用來比喻“首次獲得經驗”，尤指職業或某技能領域。常見用法有“cut my teeth on...”或“cutting my teeth as...”

Examples

My baby is starting to cut teeth this month.

我的寶寶這個月開始**長牙**了。

He cut his teeth working at a small newspaper.

他是在一家小報社**獲得經驗**的。

New writers often cut their teeth on short stories.

新作家通常透過寫短篇小說**獲得經驗**。

I really cut my teeth as a chef in that busy kitchen.

我真正在那家忙碌的廚房**磨練了經驗**當廚師。

Most musicians cut their teeth playing in local bands before they get famous.

大多數音樂人在成名前都是在本地樂團裡**獲得經驗**的。

I cut my teeth on graphic design before moving into marketing.

我是先在平面設計行業**獲得經驗**，後來轉到行銷的。