kissing cousin

表達(dá)兩個(gè)人關(guān)系密切,但并非血親的說法
口語·形容親密但非正式關(guān)系
英文釋義 someone who is closely related or closely connected, often in a way that is slightly suspicious or not entirely appropriate
例句
They're not siblings, but they're kissing cousins who spend all their time together.
典故來源 源自19世紀(jì)美國(guó),指遠(yuǎn)親間可親吻的關(guān)系,后引申為關(guān)系密切但非血親。

?? 習(xí)語詞匯解析

習(xí)語中的關(guān)鍵英語詞匯

cousin ['k?zn]
n. 堂[表]兄弟姊妹;遠(yuǎn)親,同輩;
kissing
a. 接吻的

?? 同首字母習(xí)語

keep at arms length
保持與某人保持距離,保持冷漠或避免親近的接觸
keep someone in the dark
不讓某人了解某事,對(duì)某人隱瞞某事
Kitty-corner
指對(duì)角線的位置或方向,常用于描述兩個(gè)物體或地點(diǎn)之間的斜對(duì)角關(guān)系。
keep the peace
維持和平,保持秩序,避免沖突
keep up appearances
保持表面形象
keep up the good work
繼續(xù)保持良好的工作
kick over the traces
違抗規(guī)則或限制
kangaroo court
假庭,沒有公正審判的法庭
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