搭配 “the picture of” 的意思是 “某人的特质是一件事情的完美典范”,最常用来谈论人,描述 “此人的态度、情绪或状态等非常、很……”。 搭配中的冠词 “the” 可以换成 “a”,即 “a picture of”,含义不变。
My grandmother is a picture of health thanks to her healthy lifestyle.
由于我的奶奶保持健康的生活方式,她的身体一直很棒。
Her face was the picture of terror when the mouse ran across the floor.
当老鼠从地上蹿过去时,她满脸恐惧。
Pedro and his wife are a picture of happiness. They have such a wonderful relationship.
佩德罗和他的妻子看上去非常幸福。两人关系特别好。