大家好,欢迎来的饼哥英语的频道,今天我们分享一个非常有用且地道的表达——six of the best, 这个短语的含义不是指“六个里面最好的”,其正确的含义是:
six of the best 用藤条打六下的惩罚
When I was growing up, teachers wouldn't hesitate to give you six of the best for mouthing off in class. These days, most teachers are afraid to even raise their voices at their pupils.
在我成长的过程中,老师会毫不犹豫地在课堂上给你用藤条打六下的惩罚。如今,大多数老师甚至不敢对学生提高嗓门。
I got six of the best and was told never to touch it again.
我被用藤条打了六下,被告知再也不碰它了。
He broke the mom's favorite vase and was given six of the best.
他打碎了妈妈最喜欢的花瓶,后来被用藤条打了六下作为惩罚。
I failed several of my tests and was given six of the best by my father.
我几门考试挂科了,被我父亲用藤条打了六下。