| 释义 |
put one in one's place
[英] [put wʌn ɪn wʌnz pleɪs]
[美] [pʊt wʌn ɪn wʌnz ples]
[短语] 使某人摆正自己的位置；使某人收敛
词频排名 52794/55435
学习人数 8
难度等级 2/10
认知比例 N/A
例句
That remark really put him in his place .
那句话确实使他有所收敛使他有一些自知之明。
He tried to kiss her but she quickly put him in his place.
他想要吻她，但她马上让他自讨没趣。
助记
联想
in one's place处于我（或你等）的境况
I wouldn't like to be in your place. 我可不想处于你的境地。
take/bring sb down a peg or two 杀某人的威风；挫某人的锐气
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