put (something) on the shelf Thành ngữ, tục ngữ
off the shelf
from the store shelf, run of the mill It isn't a special gift, just an off-the-shelf radio with batteries.
on the shelf
laid aside; not useful any more搁在一边;不再使用
Maurice was put on the shelf when he reached the age of 65.莫里斯65岁时,他的公司便不再用他了。
Some women think that if they've not got their man by the age of 20they're on the shelf.有些妇女认为如果到了20岁还找不到对象,那么结婚就无希望了。
She never married; she has been left on the shelf.她从未结过婚,现在也嫁不出去了。
The question was put on the shelf.这个问题被束之高阁。
on the shelf|on|shelf
adv. or
adj. phr.,
informal Laid aside; not useful anymore.
When a girl grows up, she puts childish habits on the shelf. Mr. Myron's company put him on the shelf when he reached the age of 65.
shelf
shelf see
off the shelf;
on the shelf.
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