blind alley
复数形式
blind alleys
1
死胡同, 无用的局面
a course or situation that yields no useful results
The origin of the idiom "blind alley" is uncertain, but it may be related to the idea of a street or alley that has no outlet or exit, forcing anyone who enters it to turn back. The phrase has been in use in English since the early 19th century, and it has been applied to a wide range of situations, including business ventures, relationships, and investigative efforts. In general, the phrase is used to describe a situation where there is no way forward, and further effort or investment is unlikely to produce any positive results.
- The company's marketing strategy was a blind alley, with no increase in sales or customer engagement.
公司的营销策略是一条死胡同，没有增加销售额或客户参与度。
- The investigation had hit a blind alley, with no new leads or evidence to pursue.
调查陷入了死胡同，没有新的线索或证据可以追查。
- The student's approach to studying was a blind alley, with no improvement in their grades or understanding of the subject.
这位学生的学习方法是一条死胡同，成绩或对科目的理解都没有提高。
- The team's tactics were a blind alley, with no way to score or win the game.
球队的战术是一条死胡同，没有办法得分或赢得比赛。
2
死胡同, 尽头路
a passage or street allowing entry and exit from one end
- Their house is tucked away at the end of a quiet blind alley.
他们的房子隐藏在一个安静的死胡同尽头。
- The taxi turned into a blind alley and had to reverse out.
出租车拐进了一条死胡同，不得不倒车出来。
- Children played safely in the blind alley, away from traffic.
孩子们在死胡同里安全地玩耍，远离交通。
- The hotel was located just off a narrow blind alley.
这家酒店位于一条狭窄的死胡同旁边。
- We got lost and ended up in a blind alley with no way through.
我们迷路了，最终进入了一条没有通道的死胡同。