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"like the dickens" in Chinese (Simplified)

非常极了像疯了一样

Definition

“Like the dickens” 是一个比较老式、非正式的表达,意思是“非常”、“特别快”或“特别强烈”。用来形容某事做得特别用力或有冲劲。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

这个表达较为老派和口语化,在今天没那么常见,但大家都能懂。主要用来强调,如“run like the dickens”表示跑得非常快、“hurt like the dickens”表示非常痛。这里的 dickens 和作家 Charles Dickens 没关系。

Examples

He ran like the dickens to catch the bus.

他为了赶公交车跑得**非常快**。

It hurt like the dickens when I stubbed my toe.

我撞到脚趾时**特别疼**。

The wind was blowing like the dickens.

风**刮得特别大**。

She was working like the dickens to finish the project on time.

她为了按时完成项目,**拼命地**在工作。

My phone was ringing like the dickens all morning.

我的电话整个上午**不停地**响。

You have to study like the dickens if you want to pass this exam.

你得**非常努力**学习,才能通过这场考试。