Who keeps ghosting Kevin? Plus The Australian finds its Dicker , and Allegra legs it on gas tax
谁在持续无视凯文?此外,《澳洲人报》找到了它的迪克,阿莱格拉对燃油税避之不及。
Meanwhile the AFL does what it loves best , the controversial film 'Silenced' gets its premiere, and a correction for the ages .
与此同时,澳式足球联盟(AFL)正做着它最擅长的事——充满争议的电影《沉默》迎来首映,还有一则堪称‘永恒’的更正声明。
Notable expressions
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To suddenly cut off all communication with someone without explanation, ignoring their messages or calls.
【俚语】冷暴力/玩消失。指突然切断所有联系,不回消息不接电话。此处指政客或公众人物被媒体/选民刻意忽视。
in context Who keeps ghosting Kevin?
Refers to Paul Dicker, a long-serving and influential editor of The Australian newspaper. 'Finding its Dicker' implies finding a strong, authoritative editorial voice or leader.
【指涉】保罗·迪克(Paul Dicker),《澳洲人报》资深主编。此处指该报找到了其标志性的强硬编辑立场或核心人物,暗示媒体找回了‘灵魂’。
in context The Australian finds its Dicker
Australian slang for running away, fleeing, or avoiding a situation by leaving quickly.
【澳式俚语】开溜/逃跑。字面意为‘用腿走’,实指因尴尬、恐惧或回避责任而迅速离开现场。
in context Allegra legs it on gas tax
correction for the ages
idiom
An idiom meaning a correction that is so significant, historic, or embarrassing that it will be remembered forever.
【习语】千古更正/历史性纠错。指某项更正如此重要或尴尬,足以载入史册,成为永恒的笑柄或教训。
in context a correction for the ages
does what it loves best
irony
Used ironically to suggest that an organization is engaging in its most controversial, criticized, or problematic behavior, which it does frequently.
【反讽】故技重施/老本行。表面说‘做最爱的事’,实指该机构(AFL)正在重复其备受争议或引发丑闻的行为模式。
in context the AFL does what it loves best