Blow off steam.
Blow off steam.
“Blow off steam”直译为“吹掉蒸汽”,实际上是指释放压力或累积的情绪。这个短语源自早期的蒸汽机需要定期释放蒸汽以避免过度压力。现在,我们用这个俚语来形容人通过做运动、大叫或做他们喜欢的事情来缓解压力。
After the exam, I just need to blow off some steam.
考试后我需要放松一下。
Let's go play some basketball to blow off steam.
我们去打打篮球放松一下吧。
When work gets too stressful, I hit the gym to blow off steam and clear my head.
当工作太有压力时,我会去健身房放松一下,把脑子清空。