cut someone to the quick字面意思切到某人(指甲下的)嫩肉里,真实含义是打蛇打七寸;触到痛处;(尤指在感情上)深深地伤害某人;抓住本质和核心。
【例句】
Tom’s sharp words to Mary cut her to the quick.
汤姆严厉的话大伤了玛丽的感情。
His accusations cut me to the quick.
他的控诉深深刺痛了我。
【例句】
Tom’s sharp words to Mary cut her to the quick.
汤姆严厉的话大伤了玛丽的感情。
His accusations cut me to the quick.
他的控诉深深刺痛了我。