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to catch somebody red-handed
middle-aged
middle-aged
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/ˈmɪdəˌɫeɪɡd/
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(中年人的)

(中年人的)

中年

(of a person) approximately between 45 to 65 years old, typically indicating a stage of life between young adulthood and old age

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The middle-aged man enjoyed his evening walks in the park.
She started a new career at a middle-aged age, which was inspiring.
well-dressed
well-dressed
形容词
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/ˌwɛlˈdrɛst/
(衣着考究的)

(衣着考究的)

穿着讲究的

wearing clothes that are stylish or expensive

far-fetched
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/fˈɑːɹfˈɛtʃt/
(不切实际的)

(不切实际的)

牵强的

not probable and difficult to believe

tongue-tied
形容词
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/tˈʌŋtˈaɪd/
(说不出话的)

(说不出话的)

结结巴巴的

unable to speak clearly or express oneself due to nervousness, shyness, or confusion

pig-headedly
副词
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/pˈɪɡhˈɛdɪdli/
(倔强地)

(倔强地)

固执地

in a stubborn, unyielding, and inflexible manner

to gift-wrap
to gift-wrap
动词
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/ɡˈɪftɹˈæp/
(包装礼物)

(包装礼物)

用礼品纸包装

to wrap something, usually a present, in decorative paper or packaging

fireproof
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(耐火的)

(耐火的)

防火的

resistant to melting under high temperatures, catching fire, or burning

color code
名词
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/kˈʌlɚ kˈoʊd/
(色彩编码)

(色彩编码)

颜色编码

a system of using different colors to represent or indicate different categories, values, or information

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to catch somebody red-handed
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/kˈætʃ ˌɛsbˈiː ɹˈɛdhˈændᵻd/
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Idiom
Informal

to arrest or see someone the moment they are doing something that is illegal or dishonest

What is the origin of the idiom "catch someone red-handed" and when to use it?

The idiom "catch someone red-handed" traces its origin to the practice of catching a person with literal blood stains on their hands, serving as irrefutable evidence of their involvement in a crime or wrongdoing. In earlier times, the phrase was associated with catching a thief or murderer immediately after the act, when their hands were stained with the victim's blood. Over time, the idiom evolved to describe any situation where someone is caught in the act of committing an offense or engaging in illicit activities, leaving them with undeniable proof of their guilt.

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