button one's lip

  1. 闭嘴, 不说话, 保守秘密
    • The cop told him to button his lip.
      警察叫他闭嘴。

网络词典

button one's lip

英 ˈbʌtnəl ʌn’aɪl 美 ˈbʌtnəl ʌn’aɪl
动词短语中文翻译 中文翻译:Unknown
同义词: ['keep silent', 'hold back', 'stifle']

例句:

  1. 1. Shebuttoned her lips tightly and didn't say a word.
    她紧紧地抿着嘴唇,一句话也没说。
  2. 2. The teachertried to button his students' lips, but they weredetermined to speak out.
    老师试图让学生们保持沉默,但他们决心要说出来。
  3. 3. Theleader tried to button the public'slips, but it was difficult to keepeveryone quiet.
    领导人试图让公众保持沉默,但很难做到。