2月23日商务英语
2010年02月23日
protean；to throw in the towel
今日单词：
| 单词 | 中文释义 | 英文释义 | 例句 |
| protean | 有多方面能力的（形容词） | (adjective) Changing form or exhibiting a great diversity of forms easily and quickly. | EXAMPLE: Within her first year at the company the protean young executive amazed everyone with her skills at sales management, finance, and product development. 来公司的头一年，这位年轻的多面手高管以她在销售管理、财务和产品开发方面的才能让所有人称奇。 |
今日短语：
| 短语 | 中文释义 | 英文释义 | 例句 |
| to throw in the towel | 认输，放弃（成语） |
(IDIOM) To stop trying something difficult; to admit final, total defeat without hope of victory in a struggle (NOTE: "towel" is always proceeded by "the") |
EXAMPLE: I worked hard all day to finish the work, but finally at midnight I threw in the towel and went home. 为了完成工作，我辛苦了一整天，但到了半夜，我终于放弃，回了家。 |
