licking
n (esp sing 尤作单数) (sl 俚)
1 defeat 打败: give sb/get a (right) licking (狠狠)挫败某人[遭到(惨重)失败].
2 beating 痛打: If your father hears about this he'll give you such a licking! 你父亲若是知道这事非狠狠揍你一顿不可!
🗣️ 情景例句
I can't sing, dance or act, so how can I possibly get into the performing arts?
我不会唱歌、跳舞,不会演戏,怎么能进入娱乐界呢?
Look not for musk in dog's kennel.
狗嘴里吐不出象牙。
Two main techniques have been used for training elephants,