salt the cow to catch the calf

  1. 〈美口〉用转弯抹角的手段来达到目的

网络词典

salt the cow to catch the calf

英 ˈsæltə kaʊk 美 ˈsæltə kaʊk
动词短语 中文翻译:用盐来诱骗小牛
同义词: ['诱骗,欺骗例句:1. The farmer salted the cow to catch the calf', 'hoping to get a good price for his milk.(农民用盐诱骗小牛,希望以高价出售他的牛奶。)']

例句:

  1. 1. The farmer salted the cow to catch the calf, hoping to get a good price for his milk.
    农民用盐诱骗小牛,希望以高价出售他的牛奶。
  2. 2. The thief salted the cow to catch the calf, hoping to steal it later.
    小偷用盐诱骗小牛,希望以后偷走它。
  3. 3. The hunter salted the cow to catch the calf, hoping to kill it and take its meat.
    猎人用盐诱骗小牛,希望杀死它并取其肉。