to beat the band
迅速而强烈地行动或发生,比他人都要好或出色
口语·形容快速或卖力
英文释义
to do something with great energy, enthusiasm, or intensity
例句
He was working to beat the band to finish the report on time.
典故来源
源自19世纪美国,形容声音大到盖过乐队,后引申为激烈行动。