“地道英语”：Keep someone on their toes 让某人保持警觉

Update: 2025-12-09

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“Walk around on your toes（踮着脚尖走路）” 不省力，而且走的过程中还需要时刻注意周围的路面，避免摔跤。表达 “keep someone on their toes” 正是借用了 “踮着脚尖” 这个动作来表达 “让某人保持警觉，时刻注意突发情况”。听节目，跟主持人 Georgie 和菲菲学习这个表达的用法。

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“地道英语”：Keep someone on their toes 让某人保持警觉

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“地道英语”：Keep someone on their toes 让某人保持警觉