learn the ropes

基本解释

When you go to a new school it takes a while to learn the ropes.
儅你上一所新的學校時，你需要花一段時間熟悉內情。
The business is new to him, but he will soon get to learn the ropes.
他對這門業務不熟悉，但他是會很快學會該怎麽做的。
Today, clients of Space Adventures should expect to spend about eight months here (after forking over millions of dollars) to learn the ropes before blastoff.
現在，Space Adventures公司的客戶將在這裡呆8個月的時間(需支付上百萬美金)，在陞空之前學習太空飛行知識。

In Africa they can learn the ropes in a region where competition is weak.
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They can help you learn the ropes, give you a place to vent and help you avoid their mistakes.
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Once someone gives you an opportunity then make it worth their while: show up to work on time, be enthusiastic, be independent, learn the ropes.
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