beat a dead horse
英 [bi:t ə ded hɔ:s] 美 [bit e dɛd hɔrs]

释义

徒劳无功；炒冷饭；白费口舌；浪费精力

双语例句

1. Don't waste energy fussing over a minor matter.
   不要在微小的事情浪费精力。
2. It is a waste of energy arguing with her.
   和她争论是浪费精力。

权威例句

Beat a Dead Horse
beat a dead horse
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Glam-Metal Promoter Thinks You Can't Beat a Dead Horse Cantina
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