miss the boat

习语/mɪs ðə bəʊt/ 🔊 朗读

Miss the boat的意思是因为行动太慢或太晚而错失机会。中文相当于“错失良机”或“错过这班车”。画面就是:你赶到码头时,船早已开走了。

📖 释义

1因行动太晚而错失机会
"I didn't apply in time and missed the boat on that job." — 我没及时申请,错过了那份工作的机会。
2做某事或领悟某事为时已晚
"If you don't buy now, you'll miss the boat." — 现在不买,你就错过这班车了。

🔄 类似表达

💬 常见搭配

miss the boat ondon't miss the boatyou'll miss the boat
❓ 怎么说有人因为太晚而错失了机会?