词汇 "burning the candle at both ends" 在中文的含义
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burning the candle at both ends
US /ˈbɜːrnɪŋ ðə ˈkændəl æt boʊθ ɛndz/
UK /ˈbɜːnɪŋ ðə ˈkændl æt bəʊθ ɛndz/
成语
两头烧, 过度劳累
to work or do too much, especially by staying up late and getting up early, which can lead to exhaustion or burnout
示例:
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She's been burning the candle at both ends with her new job and night classes.
她因为新工作和夜校而两头烧。
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If you keep burning the candle at both ends, you'll eventually get sick.
如果你继续两头烧，最终会生病的。