This flashcard uses 'a poor old thing with one foot in the grave' to describe how a father is perceived by his daughter as frail and nearing death.
这张卡片用“行将就木”来形容父亲被女儿视为年老体衰、不久于人世的人。
| 正面 | 他的女儿总是傲慢地把他说成是行将就木的可怜老东西 |
|---|---|
| 背面 | His daughter would loftily describe him as a poor old thing with one foot in the grave. |
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