throw a spanner in the works

含义

to do something that stops a plan from succeeding

做出让计划受阻的事.

例句

1. 1We had the wedding all planned, but the venue closing threw a spanner in the works.
2. 2Bad news, I'm afraid: the train strike has thrown a spanner in the works.
3. 3Our holiday was booked until Maria's passport expired and threw a spanner in the works.
4. 4Don't let one sick day throw a spanner in the works; we can still finish by Friday.
5. 5Leo keeps throwing a spanner in the works by changing the design at the last minute.

语法

只有 throw 变化形式：throws、throwing、threw、thrown。也可说 put a spanner in the works。

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