英语脑筋急转弯:乔纳被一只鱼吞掉之后是什么感觉?

Q

How did Jonah feel after he got swallowed by afish?
乔纳被一只鱼吞掉之后是什么感觉?

A

Down in the mouth.
垂头丧气。

点睛一笔

被一只鱼吞掉之后的感觉当然是“掉进嘴中”,可以直译为down in the mouth,但词组“down in the mouth”的实际意思是“垂头丧气”。的确,都掉进鱼嘴里了,也该垂头丧气了!