to roll out the red carpet 隆重热烈欢迎某人
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To roll out the red carpet 铺上红地毯的意思是“隆重热烈欢迎某人,给与最高待遇”。
例句
Tom rolled out the red carpet for his girlfriend on her birthday. He bought her a beautiful necklace and made her a Thai curry with fresh spices.
When the new clients come next week let's roll out the red carpet. Why not take them to that amazing five-star French restaurant?
请注意
另一个短语 to sweep something under the carpet 把什么东西扫到地毯下面, 意思是“逃避或者隐瞒什么问题”。
例句
If you make a mistake don't just sweep it under the carpet. It's always better to admit it.