bust one's hump
使出某人的洪荒之力
►含义:
It means to try one's best to complete a task that is generally urgent.
bust有“使……爆裂”之意,hump则是“隆起物”,两者组成的短语意思是用尽全力去完成某个较为急迫的任务,跟我们常说的“使尽浑身解数”意思一致。
►例句:
She's been busting her hump lately to prepare for today's exam, which is very important for her future.
她最近使尽浑身解数来备战今天的考试,这个考试对她的将来十分重要。
►对话:
A: All the staff in our department are very competent, which is so stressful.
这个部门的所有员工都非常有能力,这令我感到压力山大。
B: So you have to bust your hump if you really want that promotion.
所以如果你真想得到那个升迁机会,就得拼尽全力。
►额外收获:
1.competent: /ˈkɑːmpɪtənt/ adj. 有能力的
2.stressful: /ˈstresfl/ adj. 有压力的
3.promotion: /prəˈmoʊʃn/ n.晋升,提拔