be on the rocks informala relationship or business that is on the rocks is having a lot of problems and is likely to fail soon〔关系〕濒临破裂;〔企业〕濒临破产;SYNin trouble•I'm afraid Tim's marriage is on the rocks.蒂姆的婚姻恐怕是濒临破裂了。be on the rocks穷困:He is on the rocks,his relatives and friends all try their best to help him.他生计贫困,他的亲戚朋友们都尽最大努力来帮助他。 |