"thank heavens" in Chinese (Simplified)
谢天谢地
Definition
这是一个非正式的表达,用于表示对某件坏事没有发生或问题已解决而感到松了一口气或感激。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
“Thank heavens” 是非正式、稍显过时的表达,在感到如释重负或幸运时使用。与 “thank God” 类似,但宗教色彩较淡。常单独或置于句首表达情绪。
Examples
Thank heavens the rain stopped before we left.
**谢天谢地**雨停了我们才出发。
Thank heavens you remembered your keys.
**谢天谢地**你记得带钥匙了。
Thank heavens everyone is safe.
**谢天谢地**大家都安全。
Thank heavens I found my wallet—I thought I lost it forever!
**谢天谢地**我找到了钱包——我还以为永远丢了!
The test results are negative? Thank heavens!
检查结果是阴性?**谢天谢地!**
Thank heavens you called—I was getting really worried.
**谢天谢地**你打电话了——我都快担心死了。