n.
jump ship
jump ship
(like rats) deserting/leaving a sinking ship
- (比喻只顾自己而离开处于困境中的机构等)(像)逃离沉船(的老鼠)
used to talk about people who leave an organization, a company, etc. that is having difficulties, without caring about the people who are left
spoil the ship for a ha'p'orth/ha'pennyworth of tar
- 因小失大
to spoil sth good because you did not spend enough money or time on a small but essential part of it
run a tight ship
- 管理有方;严加控制
to organize sth in a very efficient way, controlling other people very closely
v.
shape up or ship out
- 不好好干就卷铺盖走人
used to tell sb that if they do not improve, work harder, etc. they will have to leave their job, position, etc.
- He finally faced up to his drug problem when his band told him to shape up or ship out.
乐队警告他要么好好干,要么走人,这使他终于正视自己的吸毒问题。