leave someone out in the cold

短语

发音

UK /ˈliːv ˌsʌmwʌn aʊt ɪn ðə ˈkɔʊld/
AU
US /ˈliv ˌsʌmwʌn aʊt ən ðə ˈkoʊld/

词形变化

leaves someone out in the cold 三单 leaves someone out in the cold leaving someone out in the cold left someone out in the cold leaving someone out in the cold 现在分词 left someone out in the cold 过去式 left someone out in the cold 过去分词

释义与例句

v.
  1. 1.

    To deliberately fail to provide someone with support; to ignore or neglect.

    习语

词源

A reference to someone being left outdoors in cold, wintry weather instead of being invited indoors where it is warm and comfortable.

来源：wiktionary