每日短語 第21期:A yellow streak 膽小如鼠
今日短語
如果說某人 has a yellow streak, 那意思就是此人比較膽怯、不勇敢。
例句
We went rock climbing at the weekend. I loved it, but my friend refused to try it. He’s got a real yellow streak.
The public accused the government minister of having a yellow streak after he refused to answer some difficult questions.
請注意
如果一個人 has a mean streak, 那此人會經常做出卑劣、尖酸刻薄的事情。
My boss won't give me a pay rise - he's got a real mean streak.
