burn the candle at both ends

[bɜːn ðə 'kændl ət bəʊθ 'endz]     [bɜːrn ðə 'kændl ət boʊθ 'endz]    
  • 非常忙碌; 过度操劳
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burn the candle at both ends的英文翻译是什么意思,词典释义与在线翻译:

参考翻译

  • 滥耗精力(或资财)
  • 过度消耗精力

burn the candle at both ends的用法和样例:

例句

  1. I know you are very busy with schoolwork, but remember that you promised to write me at least once a week.
    我知道你功课非常忙碌,但是你要记得曾答应过每星期至少要写一封信给我。
  2. Because of being overworked, my mother's hair graying at her temples.
    妈妈由于过度操劳,两鬓已经斑白了。
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