at a lick

(informal)at a fast pace; with considerable speed

(非正式)快速，迅速

a lick and a promise

(informal)a hasty performance of a task, especially of cleaning something

(非正式)草率从事（尤指清洗工作）

lick someone's boots ( 或粗俚

be excessively obsequious towards someone, especially to gain favour from them

死命地拍马奉承

lick someone/thing into shape

lick one's lips (或chops)

look forward to something with eager anticipation

急切地盼望；（对…）馋涎欲滴

lick one's wounds

retire to recover one's strength or confidence after a defeat or humiliating experience

（失败或受辱后）休养生息，养精蓄锐，恢复元气

the political organization he worked for was licking its wounds after electoral defeat.

他所在的政治组织在竞选失利后正在休养生息，以图恢复元气。

lick and a promise

A superficial effort made without care or enthusiasm.

草率的努力：草率地或毫无热情地做出的表面上的努力

lick into shape【非正式用语】

To bring into satisfactory condition or appearance.

使成形，使象样：把某物整理好或使某物外形美观

lick (one's) chops

To anticipate delightedly.

高兴地期待

lick (one's) wounds

To recuperate after a defeat.

从挫折中恢复