英语短语 to carry a torch for someone 字面意思是为某人举着火炬，实际意思就是单相思。

例句

John has carried a torch for Jane for years but she doesn't seem to notice.

"George is such a nice guy, isn't he?

You carry a torch for him, don't you?

No! Well yes actually… is it obvious?"

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另一个短语 to carry the can 意思是替人受过。

例句

The boss is so lazy but when there's a mistake I always have to carry the can for him.