考研英语大纲常考词组短语 burn the candle at both ends


释义：

burn the candle at both ends 过分耗费；不顾身体过度劳累（尤指日夜都有活动）

例句：


You cannot burn the candle at both ends.

蜡烛不能两头点，精力不可过分耗。



You cannot burn the candle at both ends.

蜡烛不能两头点。



I can't burn the candle at both ends forever.

蜡烛不能两头点。不要过分耗费精力。