| 释义 |
●put/throw a ˈspanner in the works (BrE) (NAmE throw a (ˈmonkey) ˈwrench in the works) (informal) spoil or prevent the success of sb’s plan, idea, etc. 破坏计划；阻挠进程；从中捣乱◆Let’s get this finished before the boss comes along and throws a spanner in the works.
我们把这个弄完吧，别等老板来了找麻烦。 NOTE A spanner or wrench is a metal tool used for fastening things tightly. The works are the moving parts of a machine. 扳手（spanner 或 wrench）是一种用来拧紧东西的金属工具。works 指机器中的活动部件。 |
