表達 “l(fā)ike watching grass grow” 被用來形容 “做某件事情就像盯著草長大一樣,極其枯燥、無趣”。這個表達通常與系動詞 “be” 一起使用,即 “be like watching grass grow”。這是一個相當諷刺和幽默的比喻。
I really don’t understand football. It’s like watching grass grow.
我真的不懂足球。太無聊了。
They told us that the teacher’s lectures were like watching grass grow, but she was so amazing and engaging.
他們告訴我們這位老師講課很無聊,但事實上,她講得非常棒,十分吸引人。
She said that dinner with me was like watching grass grow. I don’t think there will be a second date.
她說和我一起吃飯?zhí)貏e無聊??磥砦覀儧]有再次約會的機會了。