shape up or ship out
要么改进自己的行为
常用释义
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基本释义
- 要么改进自己的行为，否则就必须离开，要么在某项活动中提高自己的表现，否则就完全退出该活动：指给予某人一个最后通牒，要求其改进行为或者离开某个活动。常用于强调对方必须改变现状或者面临被淘汰的命运。
例句
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1·He finally faced up to his drug problem when his band told him to shape up or ship out.乐队警告他要么好好干，要么走人，这使他终于正视自己的吸毒问题。来源: 《牛津词典》
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2·Shape up or ship out, Boston teachers.波士顿的教师们，要改正，还是下岗？
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3·We need this done right, shape up or ship out.我们需要做好这件事，如果没有干劲的就干脆走人吧。
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4·He is late again, tell him to shape up or ship out.他又迟到了，告诉他准时到或者不要来了。
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5·The young man was told to shape up or ship out by his manager.经理告诉这个年轻人要么好好表现要么走人。
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6·You can hope that the board will force the CEO to shape up or ship out.你可以寄望董事会强迫执行官好好干，要么走人。
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7·I'm warning you right now: in the next 30 days either shape up or ship out.我现在警告你：在今后三十天内再不好好干的话，就得把你解雇了。
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