on the blink

短语

奄奄一息,濒于死亡;坏了,失灵

发音

AU

释义与例句

phr.
  1. 1.

    Usually of a mechanical or electrical device, functioning erratically, malfunctioning; not working or not working well.

    澳大利亚 英国 非正式

    My toaster is on the blink, making either charcoal or cold bread.

词源

Presumably from an appliance with poor electrical connection blinking from intermittent connection.

来源：wiktionary