这两个英语习语虽然都表示"美中不足",但在使用场景和修辞效果上存在微妙差异:
1. Fly in the ointment(膏油里的苍蝇)
-- 典出《圣经·传道书》10:1,历史渊源更深
-- 多用于正式场合或书面表达
-- 强调对整体完美事物的破坏性(如:The only fly in the ointment was the delayed shipment)
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word-vs-word-cn
【fly in the ointment】 , a—some small or trifling circumstance which spoils the enjoyment of smth.:
- There is only one 【fly in the ointment】 offered by commercial propagandists; they want your money.
【hair in the butter】 , a—(U.S. sl.) said of a delicate situation or sensitive issue:
- Never mind the details—which neither the Governor’s office nor anyone else is willing to share just yet—this is a real 【hair in the butter】 .
网络相关图 Hair_in_the_butter Fly_in_the_ointment
组词比对 Hair_in_the_butter Fly_in_the_ointment