not/never be one to do somethinginformalNOT DO something to never do a particular thing, because it is not part of your character to do it 〔某人因个性关系〕决不会做某事 Tom is not one to show his emotions. 汤姆不是那种会流露自己感情的人。
not/never be one to do something• I never was one to collect a bunch of guitars like some people do.• Tom is not one to show his emotions.
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