He had his heart in his boots, when I reported to him the immediate arrival of reporters. 误译：当我向他报告记者立即到达时，他的心在他的靴子里。 正确：当我向他报告记者就要来是，他紧张得要命。 说明：have one's heart in one's boots 的意思是“非常沮丧；极为悲观；吓得要命”。