英语成语:leave (one) high and dry
1. Literally, to allow one to remain dry and unaffected by water, typically flood waters.
机译:1.字面意思是,让一个人保持干燥,不受水的影响,通常是洪水。
We get some pretty bad storms around here, but the levee has always left us high and dry, thank goodness.
机译:我们这里有一些非常严重的风暴,但感谢上帝,堤坝总是让我们孤立无援。
2. To leave one in a situation in which one has little chance of escaping or improving. The departure of several key employees has left the business high and dry.
机译:2.让自己处于一种几乎没有机会逃脱或改善的境地。几名关键员工的离职使公司陷入困境。
You really left me high and dry when you forgot to pick me up last night. I had no way of calling or getting home!
机译:你昨晚忘了去接我,真让我心烦意乱。我没有办法打电话或回家!