英
[bɜːn ðə 'kændl ət bəʊθ 'endz]
美
[bɜːrn ðə 'kændl ət boʊθ 'endz]
- 非常忙碌; 过度操劳
burn the candle at both ends的用法和样例:
例句
- I know you are very busy with schoolwork, but remember that you promised to write me at least once a week.
我知道你功课非常忙碌,但是你要记得曾答应过每星期至少要写一封信给我。 - Because of being overworked, my mother's hair graying at her temples.
妈妈由于过度操劳,两鬓已经斑白了。