bread and butter
短语
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涂黄油的面包, 生计
发音
US
/ˈbɹ̠ɛd n̩ ˌbʌɾɚ/
AU
/-ænd ˌbʌtɚ/
释义与例句
n.
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1.
That which is central or fundamental, as to one's business, survival, or income; a staple or cornerstone.
习语They will do some machining if you ask them, but sheet metal has always been their bread and butter.
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2.
The basic requirements of living, such as food and housing.
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3.
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see bread, butter.
interj.
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1.
Said when two people walking together are temporarily separated by an obstacle in order to indicate that they belong together.