Glossary entry (derived from question below)
English term or phrase:
tut behind our hands
Chinese translation:
在背后议论，指指点点。
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Jason Ma
Mar 4, 2007 02:55
17 yrs ago
English term
behind our hands
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这个短语也是该纪录片中的，原文是：
“We've been tutting behind our hands about him for years. Bitching, complaining, but not changing a thing.“
意思似乎是在背后指指点点，但不是很有把握。请帮忙指正。谢谢！
“We've been tutting behind our hands about him for years. Bitching, complaining, but not changing a thing.“
意思似乎是在背后指指点点，但不是很有把握。请帮忙指正。谢谢！
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对，在背后议论，指指点点。
according to Collins Cobuild, tut means clicking sound with your tongueto indicate disapproval, annoyance, or sympathy.
‘Behind our hands'是不是说用手遮掩呢？也许对方是个有权势的干部吧.
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Note added at 2 hrs (2007-03-04 05:43:14 GMT)
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说长道短，品头论足。。。
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Note added at 4 hrs (2007-03-04 07:17:52 GMT) Post-grading
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Seaguest, you are welcome. I also learned a lot from you.
‘Behind our hands'是不是说用手遮掩呢？也许对方是个有权势的干部吧.
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Note added at 2 hrs (2007-03-04 05:43:14 GMT)
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说长道短，品头论足。。。
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Note added at 4 hrs (2007-03-04 07:17:52 GMT) Post-grading
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Seaguest, you are welcome. I also learned a lot from you.
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