burn the candle at both ends

burn the candle at both ends读音音标

burn the candle at both ends意思解释

v.

过分耗费；

劳累过度；

双语例句

I know you are very busy with schoolwork, but remember that you promised to write me at least once a week.我知道你功课非常忙碌，但是你要记得曾答应过每星期至少要写一封信给我。Because of being overworked, my mother\'s hair graying at her temples.妈妈由于过度操劳，两鬓已经斑白了。