1. 表述:get a (one’s) second wind
释义:To gain a new strength or energy to continue something that is an effort. (再度恢复精力和力量)
例句: I planned to stop working at 9, but then I got a second wind and just kept going.
我原计划9点停止工作,但后来我恢复了精力,继续工作。
After midnight the dancers seemed to get their second wind and went on till dawn.
午夜过后,跳舞的人精力似乎抖擞起来,一直跳到天亮。
I often feel sleepy after supper and then I get a second wind later in the evening.
我吃完晚饭常感到困,一到晚上就又精神了。
The runners get their second wind when there is a light rain.
微雨使跑步的人精力恢复。
2. 表述:get the wind up someone
释义:To make someone very anxious, upset, or frightened. (使受到惊吓,使担心害怕)
例句:If they keep putting pressure on you, we'll threaten them with legal action—that should get the wind up them!
如果他们继续对你施加压力,我们就会用法律行动来威胁他们——那会让他们害怕的!
He got the wind up his attacker by calling for the police.
她呼叫警察把袭击者吓走了。
A terrorist attack getts the wnid up many people.
恐怖使很多人感到担心害怕。
Why did you have to get the wind up your younger sister like that?
你为什么让你的妹妹那样受到惊吓?