lap 是“大腿”的意思,in the laps of the gods这句话不是说“在神的大腿之间”,而是事情结果怎样不是人力能控制的,难以预料,即结果难以预料、听天由命。
【例句】
We try our best and leave things in the laps of the gods.
尽人事,听天命。
Whether or not he succeeds is in the lap of the gods.
他能否成功尚难以预料。
【例句】
We try our best and leave things in the laps of the gods.
尽人事,听天命。
Whether or not he succeeds is in the lap of the gods.
他能否成功尚难以预料。