also hangdog, 1670s, apparently "befitting a hang-dog," that is, a despicable, degraded fellow, so called either from being fit only to hang a dog (with construction as in cutthroat, daredevil) or of being a low person (i.e. dog) fit only for hanging. The noun, however, is attested only from 1680s.
双语例句
1. The King has merely given the politicians enough rope to hang themselves.
国王只不过是给了这些政客自缚的绳子。
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2. If we give her enough rope, she will hang herself.
如果我们让她为所欲为，她一定会栽大跟头的。
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3. They are getting the hang of it very quickly.
他们很快就会找到窍门。
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4. The British driver was unable to hang on to his lead.
英国车手没能保住自己的领先地位。
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5. Hang gliding and paragliding are allowed from the top of Windy Hill.
