bend over backwards

bend over backwards

• • 竭尽全力，拼命或尽最大努力(做某事以达到某种目的)，费很大劲儿(做某事以取悦某人)
  • 矫枉过正；(为避免一种倾向而)走另一极端；(从相反的方向)竭力抵消(一种倾向)
  • (为讨好某人或达到某种目的)拼命干 [见 backwards]
  • 竭尽全力：

    She bent over backwards to make him feel at home.

    她尽力设法使他不感到拘束。[见 backwards]

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