know one's place

  1. 懂分寸
    • I know my place and I wouldn't presume to tell an expert how to do his job.
      我知道我自己的位置, 我不会冒昧地去指挥一个行家的工作。

网络词典

know one's place

英 nəʊʌn ˈpaɪs 美 nʊ ʌn ˈpaɪs
动词短语中文翻译 中文翻译:了解某人的位置
同义词: ['understand', 'recognize', 'comprehend', 'grasp', 'understand']

例句:

  1. 1. She knows her place in the teamand does not try to take over fromothers.
    她知道自己在团队中的位置,不会试图取代他人。
  2. 2. The new manager knows hisplace and is working hard to improve thecompany's performance.
    新任经理了解自己的位置,正在努力提高公司的业绩。
  3. 3. He knewhis place as a student and respected theteachers' authority.
    他明白自己作为学生的位置,尊重老师的权威。