out of the woods什么意思（与“树”有关的习语）

1. to bark up the wrong tree 想偏或搞错方法

例：You're barking up the wrong tree if you're expecting us to lend you any money.

你要是指望我们借钱给你，你是走错庙门了。

2. at the top of the tree 在（行业/事业）中处于顶峰

例：He was at the top of the tree as a financial analyst.

作为金融分析师，他的事业到了登峰造极的地步。

3. not seeing the forest for the trees 只见树木，不见森林

例：If you can't see the forest for the trees, you may lose this golden chance.

如果你只见树木，不见森林，那么你可能会失去这次宝贵的机会。

4. out of the woods 摆脱困境

例：The nation's economy is not out of the woods yet.

该国经济尚未摆脱困境。

5. Knock on wood. 老天保佑

例：But, knock on wood, I still have my health.

但是，老天保佑，我的身体还很健康。

6. The apple does not fall far from the tree. 有其父必有其子。

例：It is understandable that the girl turns into a troublesome teenager. After all, the apple does not fall far from the tree.

那个姑娘变得难以管教也可以理解。毕竟，有其父必有其女。

7. to turn over a new leaf 改过自新， 洗心革面

例：I used to out every evening but I've decided to turn over a new leaf and stay at home more to concentrate on my study.

我以前每天晚上出去玩，但我已决定改过自新，多多待在家里，集中精力学习。

8. to take root （思想）深入人心

例：Time would be needed for democracy to take root

民主观念要深入人心需要时间。

9. root and branch 彻底地，完全地

例：It was exterminated root and branch.

它被彻底剪除了。

10. to bear fruit 取得成果，奏效

例：He was naturally disappointed when the talks failed to bear fruit.

会谈没有取得成果，他自然感到失望。