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  • clutch (或 grasp, catch) at straws
    be in such a desperate situation as to resort to even the most unlikely means of salvation 捞救命稻草,作最后的绝望挣扎
  • draw the short straw
    be the unluckiest of a group of people, especially in being chosen to perform an unpleasant task 抽到下下签(尤指被选中去执行倒霉任务)
  • the last (或 final) straw
    a further difficulty or annoyance, typically minor in itself but coming on top of a whole series of difficulties, that makes a situation unbearable 最终使人无法忍受的一击;终于导致失败的因素
  • a straw in the wind
    a slight hint of future developments (预示将来发展的)迹象,预兆,苗头
  • straw in the wind
    A slight hint of something to come. 某事要来的微弱暗示
英语六级真题
  • In preparation for the celebration, a straw mat is placed on the table, along with a candle holder with seven candles, one black, three red, and three green.
    2017年12月六级真题(第一套)听力 Section C
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  • Noun
    1. plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder
    2. material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds
    3. a yellow tint; yellow diluted with white
    4. a thin paper or plastic tube used to such liquids into the mouth
  • Verb
    1. cover or provide with or as if with straw;
    "cows were strawed to weather the snowstorm"
    2. spread by scattering ("straw" is archaic);
    "strew toys all over the carpet"
  • Adjective
    1. of a pale yellow color like straw; straw colored