英语口语 | 用in the red表达“欠钱,亏损”

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处于红色状态 in the red 意思就是你欠银行钱了。当一个人或企业的财务出现赤字,那就意味着他们处于负债或亏损状态。

  • Because the airline had to give everyone their money back after the delays, they now say they're operating in the red.
  • I've paid off most of my credit card bills - but I'm still in the red.

值得注意的是,如果说一个人是 in the pink 粉色 ,意思就是这个人身体很健康。

  • Ruth looks very well - she's certainly in the pink.