今日短語

這個帶有英文數(shù)字的說法 at sixes and sevens 源自一種古老而復(fù)雜的擲骰游戲，用來形容一個人的處境、狀態(tài)一片混亂或環(huán)境凌亂不堪、亂七八糟。這是非正式表達(dá)，適用于描述臨時、暫時的狀況。

例句

I've just moved into a new office and it's still at sixes and sevens.

The defence was at sixes and sevens and let in three goals before half-time. After the break they were a lot more organised.

We had a burst water pipe so we were all at sixes and sevens for a while, but everything is back to normal now.

請注意

短語 knock someone for six 或 be knocked for six 源自板球運(yùn)動，指某人因為意料之外的行為或事而產(chǎn)生情緒上的波動，如感到生氣、驚訝或不舒服等。

例句

The news of our lecturer quitting really knocked us all for six. He was the best thing about the university.

I was really knocked for six when she broke up with me. I really loved her.