thumbs down
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拇指向下, 不赞成
used to indicate failure or disapproval
The idiom "thumbs down" originated from ancient Roman culture. When gladiators fought to the death in arenas, the crowd would use gestures to indicate if a defeated gladiator should live or die. Thrusting a thumb downward meant death, so over time this expression came to symbolize disapproval or a negative judgment.
- The movie received thumbs down from most critics for its weak plot and uninspired acting.
这部电影因其薄弱的剧情和缺乏灵感的表演而受到大多数评论家的差评。
- My request for extra vacation days received thumbs down from the boss who said it wasn't allowed under company policy.
我要求额外休假的请求遭到了老板的thumbs down，他说这是公司政策不允许的。
- The proposal was given thumbs down by the committee since it failed to provide enough details.
该提案因未能提供足够的细节而被委员会否决。
- After several major errors, his job performance was given thumbs down and he was put on probation.
在几次重大错误之后，他的工作表现被拇指朝下，他被留用察看。
- When I asked her opinion of the restaurant, she promptly gave it thumbs down for small portions and dull food.
当我问她关于餐厅的意见时，她立刻因为小份量和乏味的食物而竖起了大拇指朝下。