"cut the mustard" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 达到要求
• 符合标准

Definition

能够胜任某事；达到所要求的标准。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

这是美式英语里的非正式习语，常用于否定句（如 'didn't cut the mustard'）。意思是某人或某事是否达到了预期要求，与芥末无关。

Examples

She didn't cut the mustard in her new job.

她在新工作中没**达到要求**。

Do you think he can cut the mustard as team leader?

你觉得他能**达到要求**担任团队负责人吗？

Not everyone can cut the mustard in this competition.

不是每个人都能在这场比赛中**达到要求**。

I tried to join the varsity team, but I just couldn't cut the mustard.

我试着加入校队，但还是**不够格**。

He's smart, but when it comes to sales, he doesn't cut the mustard.

他很聪明，但做销售并**没达到要求**。

If this software doesn't cut the mustard, we'll have to find another option.

如果这个软件**达不到标准**，我们就得找别的了。