"cut some slack" in Chinese (Simplified)
网开一面放宽要求
Definition
变得没那么严厉,给某人更多自由,通常是因为理解对方正处于困难中。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
属于口语表达,表示体谅或宽容,多用于工作、家庭等场合。不是字面意思,不建议直译。常用在请求或表示好意时。
Examples
Can you cut some slack for him? He's new here.
你能对他**网开一面**吗?他刚来这里。
Let’s cut some slack and finish the project tomorrow.
我们**放宽一下要求**,明天完成项目吧。
The teacher decided to cut some slack for the students after the exam.
老师考试后决定对学生**网开一面**。
Come on, cut me some slack, I’ve been working all night.
拜托,**放我一马**吧,我整晚都在工作。
If your friend is late again, try to cut her some slack—she has a tough job.
如果你朋友又迟到,试着**对她宽容一点**,她的工作很辛苦。
I wish my boss would cut some slack when things get busy.
我真希望老板在忙的时候可以**放宽一点要求**。