看绝望的主妇学高频短语:Rainy day
Rainy day: A period of want or need; A future time of need, esp financial; A possible future time of difficulty or need; A time of need or trouble.; A future time of need, esp financial.
As in That is fine for a rainy day pot of money but not great as a long-term investment.
中文释义:Rainy day作为一个俗语,它的意思是:今后可能需要钱的时候,也就是准备一些钱,以防万一。雨水过多会带来诸多的不便 ,甚至有造成水灾的可能,所以人们常用这个词隐喻 “不利之时”,尤其是财经上的 “困难日子” 。
例句:My father always told me to save money for a rainy day. I’m so glad I took his advice.(我的父亲总是提醒我存点钱以备不测,幸亏我听从了他的建议。)
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