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每日惯用语(59)

Chinese slangs

不认账
Go back on one’s word.

【发音】bù rèn zhàng

【释义】不承认所欠的账;比喻不承认做过的事或说过的话。
             Refuse to acknowledge a debt (or an account);refuse to admit what one has said or done.

【例1】敌军耍了我们一票,撤军的事不认账了。
           The enemy has pulled a fast one on us by breaking its word on troop withdrawals.

【例2】自己说的话,怎么不认账?
           How can you go back upon your word?
 

 

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