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"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**。