on a dime
基本解释
- adv. 在极小的空间中；打小转弯
英汉例句
- His ability to notice the need, pause, and spin on a dime was remarkable.
他在黑暗中观察，发现观众的需求，停下来并转换话题的能力真是无与伦比。 - His detractors claim that only a lack of firm convictions made it possible for him to turn on a dime.
而克林顿先生的贬低者则认为他之所以能峰回路转，仅仅是因为缺乏坚定的信念。 - For example, smaller, entrepreneurial firms call for flexible individuals who can change their priorities on a dime and who operate effectively in environments without a lot of process.
例如，较小的、刚刚成立的公司需要灵活的人，他能够立即改变事情的重点，还可以在环境中不通过很多流程而进行有效地管理。 - These monster production machines can turn on a dime, putting out high-quality, short-run, customized print runs.
FORBES: The Beating Heart of Hewlett-Packard Makes A Case For Relevance - But then look for a repeat of when stocks turned on a dime on April 26th.
FORBES: Dow 8,500 Before Dow 11,500 - It's easy to maneuver and easy to dock, and it turns on a dime.
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双语例句
权威例句
词组短语
- Dates on a Dime 穷约会
- turn on a dime 在极小的空间中转弯;事情很快会有变化;转硬币决定;在极小的地方打转
- Decorating On A Dime 小开支;大设计
- Design on a Dime 小居室装修设计
- Shadows on a Dime 唱片名
短语
英英字典
- If a vehicle, etc. can turn, stop, etc. on a dime, it can turn, etc. in a very small space.