释义
unfair or unfairly; disregarding the rules
不公正；无视规则
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she said one of them had to work; Eddie thought that was below the belt. 她说他们中有一人得去工作，埃迪认为那不公平。［ORIGIN from the notion of an unfair and illegal blow in boxing.］
belt and braces -
Brit. (of a policy or action) using two means to the same end〈英〉（政策或行动）双重保险的，稳妥可靠的。 ［ORIGIN from the literal
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belt andbraces for holding up a pair of loose trousers.]tighten one's belt cut one's expenditure; live more frugally减少开支，勒紧裤腰带；省吃俭用。