什么是 “Chin Up”?
“Chin up” 是一句常见的英语俚语,字面意思是“抬起下巴”,实际用于鼓励他人振作精神、保持乐观,尤其在面对困难或挫折时。
常见用法
- Chin up!(振作点!)
- Keep your chin up.(别灰心,坚持住。)
- 常与 “things will get better” 等安慰话语连用。
例句参考
“I know you didn’t pass the exam, but chin up! You’ll do better next time.”
“She lost her job, but her friends told her to keep her chin up.”
文化小贴士
这个短语源于一个身体姿态:当人沮丧时往往会低头垂肩,而“抬起下巴”象征着重新挺直腰板、积极面对生活。它体现了英语文化中对坚韧与乐观的推崇。