"cut some slack" in Chinese (Traditional)
網開一面放寬要求
Definition
變得沒那麼嚴厲,給某人更多自由,通常是因為理解對方正處於困難中。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))
屬於口語表達,表示體諒或寬容,多用於工作、家庭等場合。不是字面意思,不建議直譯。常用於請求時。
Examples
Can you cut some slack for him? He's new here.
你能對他**網開一面**嗎?他剛來這裡。
Let’s cut some slack and finish the project tomorrow.
我們**放寬一下要求**,明天完成項目吧。
The teacher decided to cut some slack for the students after the exam.
老師考試後決定對學生**網開一面**。
Come on, cut me some slack, I’ve been working all night.
拜託,**放我一馬**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.
如果你朋友又遲到,試著**對她寬容一點**,她的工作很辛苦。
I wish my boss would cut some slack when things get busy.
我真希望老闆在忙的時候能**放寬一點要求**。