用nip it in the bud表达“防患于未然”

短语to nip it in the bud 意思是防患于未然或消灭于萌芽状态。

  • If he doesn‘t nip it in the bud, then the problem could soon get much worse.
  • She thought it was a very dangerous idea and should be nipped in the bud immediately.

值得注意的是,另一个短语to nip out for something,意思是快去快回。



  • Could you nip out to the shop and get me some milk, please?
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