move the needle

动词 v.
中文释义
发音 mo͞ov′ thə nē′-dəl

英文释义

动词 v.
  1. To change a situation to a noticeable degree; to make an appreciable difference. idiomatic,intransitive
    — Think Red Hots are a taste challenge? Or the Atomic Fireball is the ultimate tongue torture? They barely move the needle for confectionery connoisseurs.

词形变化

moves the needle present,singular,third-person moving the needle participle,present moved the needle participle,past moved the needle past

词源

From the indicator needle of a measuring instrument such as a speedometer.
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