Is it possible to go to this closed-up country?
有可能去拜訪這個(gè)封閉的國(guó)家嗎?
It is certainly possible. But to get a visa, you have to jump through some hoops.
當(dāng)然有可能,就是你得經(jīng)一些麻煩才能得到簽證。
How do I get an interview with the editor in chief?
我怎樣才能采訪到主編?
BYou have to jump through some hoops. He is very hard to reach.
你可得經(jīng)歷一番麻煩,他很大牌的。
重點(diǎn)講解
You have to experience some troubles.
You have to jump through some hoops.
相信每個(gè)人都經(jīng)歷過(guò)奔走于各部門(mén)之間,辦理各種繁瑣的手續(xù)吧?英語(yǔ)將這個(gè)過(guò)程稱(chēng)之為:jump through hoops, 這個(gè)表達(dá)來(lái)源于馬戲團(tuán)的表演,動(dòng)物們繞場(chǎng)一周跑動(dòng),其間要穿過(guò)各種圓環(huán)障礙(jump through sonic hoops),包括燃燒著的火圈。現(xiàn)在,預(yù)先告知對(duì)方前方會(huì)有麻煩時(shí)就可以說(shuō):You have to jump through some hoops.(你得經(jīng)歷些麻煩)。