dyed-in-the-wool

英['daɪd'ɪnðəw'ʊl] 美['daɪd'ɪnðəw'ʊl]
  • adj.被生染的;道地的;彻底的
    用作形容词 (adj.)
    1. He was a gentleman to the core, a fine officer.
      他是一位道地的正人君子,一名很优秀的军官。
    2. The bluefin tuna is a veritable eating machine, superbly adapted to hunting in the cold waters of the temperate oceans.
      黑鲔可说是道地的吃东西机器,在温带海洋的冷水中捕捉猎物轻而易举。
    3. The doctor gave him a careful examination.
      医生对他作了彻底的检查。
    4. Halfway measures won't solve the problem.
      不彻底的措施将不能解决这一问题。

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