burn the candle at both ends是什么意思

Question

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Answer 1

burn the candle at both ends
v.过分耗费; 劳累过度;

例句:

1.
I can't burn the candle at both ends forever.
我不能永远这么消耗精力。

2.
Remember:@ you cannot burn the candle at both ends.
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