| 释义 |
lean(或bend) over backward(s)1.■矫枉过正；(为避免一种倾向而)走向另一极端：The mayor leaned over backward to avoid the appearance of nepotism.市长为了避免裙带关系的出现而走向了另一个极端。2.■[口语]极为拼命(做某事)；尽最大努力(达到目的)：He leaned over backward to curry favour with influential officials.他极力巴结权贵。They leaned over backwards to persuade him out of his plan.他们竭尽全力劝他放弃他的计划。 |