英语习语精粹[1]
ike the work by which one earns one's living.
ike the work by which one earns one's living.
— 和自己的生计过不去
Example: If you are against the authorities, you are quarrelling with your bread and butter and your family will be in trouble.
11. Race against time/a race against time
— hurry to do something before a certain time.
— 尽快工作,按时完成
Examples: 1. Being late, you have to race against time to finish the work by 5 p.m.
2. I try to get this assignment done by Monday, but it will be a race against time.