stick in the mud

短语

陷入泥坑

发音

US /ˈstɪk.ɪn.ðəˌmʌd/
AU /ˈstɪk.ɪn.ðəˌmʌd/

词形变化

sticks in the mud 复数 stick in the muds 复数

别名

stick-in-the-mud

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    A person unwilling to participate in activities; a curmudgeon or party pooper.

    贬义 习语

    Have a little fun sometimes and don't be such a stick-in-the-mud.

  2. 2.

    More generally, one who is slow, old-fashioned, or unprogressive; an old fogey.

    贬义 习语

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