"pries" in Chinese (Simplified)
探问撬开
Definition
“Pries”是“pry”的第三人称单数。意思是试图打听某人的秘密信息,或者用工具强行撬开某物。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
'Pries' 在描述过分好奇别人私事或用工具撬开东西时常用。注意不要与 'price'(价格)混淆。常见搭配有“pries into someone’s life”,“pries open”。
Examples
He pries into his neighbor's business every day.
他每天都在**探问**邻居的私事。
She pries open the old box with a screwdriver.
她用螺丝刀**撬开**了那个旧箱子。
My brother always pries into my phone.
我哥哥总是**探问**我的手机。
He pries into everyone's secrets, but never shares his own.
他总是**探问**别人的秘密,却从不说自己的。
It takes some effort, but she finally pries the lid off the paint can.
她费了一番力气,终于把油漆罐的盖子**撬开了**。
Whenever someone pries, just tell them it’s none of their business.
每当有人**探问**时,只要告诉他们这不关他们的事。