a pain in the neck
不胜其烦,不堪其扰
释义:
pain in the neck - a bothersome annoying person; something or someone that causes trouble; a source of unhappiness;
让人烦扰或徒增负担的人或事
例句:
This new class is a pain in the neck. It's so difficult….and boring!
这门新的课程真是够恼人的,不光很难,而且无趣!
The little children were a pain in the neck on the long car trip, because they wouldn't be quiet.
小孩子们在长途旅行中总是很烦人,怎么也安静不下来。
French leave
悄悄离去,不辞而别。
这个说法来自于18世纪法国风俗,意为不通知主人而自己离开。
Usage Note: In the 18th century in France, it was the custom to leave an official event or party without saying goodbye to the person who had invited you.
例句:Is Ray really ill again, or is he just taking French leave?
Ray是真的生病了还是不辞而别了。