NO1. “拍马屁”用英语怎么说?
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“Kiss one's ass”的意思是:拍某人的马屁。例句:I never kiss my boss's ass. 我从不拍我老板的马屁。英语里面还有一句俚语:Lick somebody's shoes或者 Lick somebody's boots。例句:Don't expect me to lick his boots! 不要指望我去拍他的马屁!
NO2. Save my ass不是救救我的屁股
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其实,“Save my ass”的意思是:帮了我大忙。例句:What do you think I'm doing? I'm saving your ass! 你以为我在干嘛?我在救你的小命!“Save my ass”还可以表示:收拾烂摊子。例句:You have to save your own ass. Don't rely on anyone else. 你自己的烂摊子自己收拾,谁也别指望!