表達(dá) “a roof over one’s head” 用 “頭上的屋頂” 來比喻一個(gè)人的 “棲身之所”,即 “住處,居所”。
Ben’s friend lent him some money so that he could get a roof over his head.
本的朋友借了他一些錢,他才能有個(gè)地方住。
My parents always remind me that they give me a roof over my head and that I need to live by their rules.
我父母總是提醒我說,既然住在他們提供的住所中,我就要按照他們的規(guī)矩生活。
I just need a roof over my head for a few days until I get paid.
我只需要在拿到工資前找個(gè)地方暫住幾天。