have too much on one's plate

口语·形容负担过重

例句

I can't take on another project right now; I already have too much on my plate.

典故来源源自用餐时盘子堆满食物，比喻任务或责任过多难以应付。

📖 习语词汇解析

习语中的关键英语词汇

plate [plet]

n. 盘子，盆子;金属板;均匀厚度的片状硬物体;[摄]底片，感光版; vt. 镀，在…上覆盖金属板;覆盖;电镀;[印]给…制铅板;

hands are tied

无法采取行动或做出决定，因为受限于某种原因或限制

have a few

喝几杯酒，通常指喝酒过量或醉酒

he's sitting on the fence

hang tough

坚持不懈，不屈不挠，不退缩。在困难或危险面前坚定立场。

hard as nails

坚强无比；无情无心

hit the ceiling

情绪激动到极点，大发雷霆

have money to burn

有很多多余的钱或时间可以随意使用

have a bash

尝试；试一试