| 释义 |
rap /ræp/► SEE ALLrap sb over the knucklesgive sb, get, etc. a rap over the knucklestake the rap (for sb/sth)beat the rap
●ˌrap sb over the ˈknuckles●give sb, get, etc. a ˌrap over the ˈknuckles (informal) criticize sb/be criticized for doing sth wrong 批评／受批评◆He got a rap over the knuckles for spending too much money on his business lunches.
因为在商务午餐上花钱太多，他挨了一顿批评。●take the ˈrap (for sb/sth) (informal) be blamed or punished, especially for sth you did not do （为…）受罚；（尤指）背黑锅◆She was prepared to take the rap for the broken window, even though it was her brother who had kicked the ball.
她甘愿为打破窗户受罚，尽管那球是她弟弟踢的。●beat the ˈrap (NAmE, slang) escape without being punished 逃脱惩罚◆This time he didn’t beat the rap, and got three years in jail for robbery.这一次他没有逃脱惩罚，因抢劫罪被判三年监禁。 |
