英美人天天都在说的4000句:Nip in the Bud 把……扼杀于萌芽状态,防患于未然

G：Sunshine, you got a bad case of puppy love?]
M：We have to nip Smiert Spionom in the bud. Pushkin should be in Tangier in two days' time.
A termination warrant has been issued for him.
J：This plot to kill agents sound rather far fetched, sir. I know General Pushkin.
M：And you think I don't? I've dealt with him on several occasions.
J：Our paths have crossed over the years. He's tough and resourceful. But I can't believe he's a psychotic.
M：Neither did I, until today.