大家好,欢迎来的饼哥英语的频道,今天我们分享一个非常有用且地道的表达——, 这个短语的含义不是指,其正确的含义是:
in so many words 直截了当地,明确地
"Did he say he was unhappy with Anna?" "Well, not in so many words, but that was certainly the impression I got."
“他说对安娜不满了吗?”“并没有明确说,但我感觉是那样。”
I told her, in so many words, to stop interfering.
我明确告诉她不要再干涉了。
I won't repeat what she said, but my mom told my sister in so many words that her behavior was unacceptable.
她说的话我就不重复了,但我妈明确地告诉我姐,她的行为是不可接受的。
I told her in so many words to leave me alone.
我明确地告诉她,让她别来烦我。
He said yes, but not in so many words.
他说行,但是没有明确地说。
He didn't tell me in so many words, but I understood that he planned to apply.
他没有明确地跟我说,但我明白他是打算申请。