on the rocks

Related to word: rock

Idiom

Definition

  1. Describes a relationship, plan, or endeavor that is likely to fail or end soon.

    瀕臨失敗

    • Ever since they started arguing frequently, their relationship has been on the rocks.

      自從他們開始頻繁爭吵後,他們的關係就岌岌可危了。

    • After facing multiple delays and budget overruns, the future of the project is on the rocks.

      在面臨多次延誤和預算超支後,這個專案的未來岌岌可危。

    • The company's finances are on the rocks after a sharp drop in sales.

      由於銷售額急劇下降,公司的財務狀況岌岌可危。

  2. Refers to a drink that is served with ice cubes.

    指在飲品中加入冰塊。

    • He likes to have a bourbon on the rocks in the evening.

      他喜歡在晚上喝一杯加冰塊的波本威士忌。

    • I usually order a tequila on the rocks with a lime wedge.

      我通常會點一杯加冰塊的龍舌蘭酒,配上一片青檸。

    • She asked for a vodka on the rocks with a splash of cranberry juice.

      她點了一杯加冰塊的伏特加,並加了一點蔓越莓汁。