be left high and dry
基本解释
- 孤立無援
英汉例句
- Schools with better reputations will be flooded with applications while poorer schools will be left high and dry.
較有名氣的學校將會收到如潮水湧至般的申請,而差一些的學校則會陷入招生睏境。 - Developed countries worry about being left high and dry, but the biggest effects will be felt in China itself, says Edward McBride.
發達國家擔心(),但是,中國本身將更能感受到它的影響。”愛德華說。 - Despite the current economic downturn, we should try not to be left high and dry in our daily lives.
雖然目前經濟衰退,我們日常生活不該処於無援境地。 - But a nominee beloved by the party faithful in 2012 could be left high and dry by the more centrist electorate typical of a presidential election year.
NPR: 2012: Economy, GOP Set Tone Of Presidential Race - Ford won't be left entirely high and dry if tastes trend back to bigger cars.
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