Is it possible to go to this closed-up country?
有可能去拜访这个封闭的国家吗?
It is certainly possible. But to get a visa, you have to jump through some hoops.
当然有可能,就是你得经一些麻烦才能得到签证。
How do I get an interview with the editor in chief?
我怎样才能采访到主编?
BYou have to jump through some hoops. He is very hard to reach.
你可得经历一番麻烦,他很大牌的。
重点讲解
You have to experience some troubles.
You have to jump through some hoops.
相信每个人都经历过奔走于各部门之间,办理各种繁琐的手续吧?英语将这个过程称之为:jump through hoops, 这个表达来源于马戏团的表演,动物们绕场一周跑动,其间要穿过各种圆环障碍(jump through sonic hoops),包括燃烧着的火圈。现在,预先告知对方前方会有麻烦时就可以说:You have to jump through some hoops.(你得经历些麻烦)。