| 释义 |
have a crack at something have a crack at (something)To attempt (to do) something; to take a turn trying (to do) something. Well, I haven't fixed a motor in nearly 10 years, but I'll certainly have a crack at it. You had your chance trying to break the piñata, now let your sister have a crack at it.See also: crack, havehave a crack at something BRITISH, AUSTRALIAN, INFORMAL or take a crack at something AMERICAN, INFORMALCOMMON If you have a crack at something difficult or challenging, you try to do it. I've decided now to have a crack at the world cross country race. Have you ever thought you might like to have a crack at Hollywood? He says if he had a chance he'd like to take a crack at writing the screenplay.See also: crack, have, somethinghave a ˈcrack at (doing) something, get a ˈcrack at (doing) something (informal) make an attempt at doing something: Why not let me have a crack at fixing the kettle? ♢ When will we get a crack at the championship?See also: crack, have, somethinghave a crack at something verbSee take a crack at somethingSee also: crack, have, something |