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Daily Figurative Slangs (68)
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吃不消
Can’t bear.

【发音】chī bù xiāo

【释义】经不住,难以承受,忍耐不了。
            Be unable to stand (exertion, fatigue, etc.)

【例1】全天工作她恐怕吃不消。
           A full-time job may be too much for her.

【例2】痛得我吃不消。
           The pain is more than I can stand.

 

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