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有趣的英語俚語短語
在我們的學習時代,很多人都經常追著老師們要知識點吧,知識點是知識中的最小單位,最具體的內容,有時候也叫“考點”。為了幫助大家掌握重要知識點,以下是小編精心整理的有趣的英語俚語短語,僅供參考,歡迎大家閱讀。
有趣的英語俚語短語 1
1.Be in the air 將要發生的事情
The feeling or idea that something new is about to happen or is going to change
Example: From the arguments going on at the meeting, it seems that a change in policy is in the air.
2.Clear the air 消除誤會
To settle a dispute and restore good relations
Example: We had a meeting with the workers, and I think we’ve cleared the air now.
3.Cost an arm and a leg 極其昂貴
To be very expensive
Example: I love that fur coat. However, I don’t think I’m going to buy it because it costs an arm and a leg.
4.A bad egg 缺乏道德的人
Somebody who has no moral principles and should be avoided
Example: You mustn’t lend Tim money, he’s a bad egg. You’ll never see him or your money again!
5.In the Bag 穩操勝券
Said of an achievement which is secure
Example: We have the deal in the bag. The client came in this morning to sign the agreement.
6.In the balance 未知的,不可預測的
Said when the outcome of a situation is unknown or unpredictable
Example: His career as a pilot is in the balance, as his eyesight does not seem good enough.
7.Drive a hard bargain 極力討價還價
To have the negotiating strength and skills to get the most advantageous price and conditions
Example: Amanda is negotiating the best price from the suppliers. She drives a hard bargain.
8.Ring a bell 看上去或聽起來非常熟悉
To look, sound or seem familiar
Example: That face rings a bell, where have I seen him before?
9.Tighten one’s belt 節衣縮食
To cut down on spending because there is less income than before
Example: Now you are out of work, you’ll have to tighten your belt and give up buying new clothes and going out so often.
10.Kill two birds with one stone 一石二鳥
To complete two tasks together, with less effort than doing them separately
Example: Since I’d gone to the store to buy some bread, I thought of killing two birds with one stone and invited Mr. Biggs to the party.
11.Be in a black mood 情緒極差
To be so negative about everything that it is impossible for anyone to reason with him/her
Example: My father has been in a black mood for days, we dare not say anything to him.
12.New people brought into an organization to introduce different and original ideas
Example: It was decided to bring new blood into the school by employing teachers with the latest training.
13.Feeling blue 感到無精打采
Feeling sad or depressed
Example: She’s feeling blue, because the man she loves is far away.
14.Get to the bottom of something 弄清真相
To find out the truth about something
Example: I’m trying to get to the bottom of why David left without saying goodbye.
15.A piece of cake 輕松的'事
Something which is very easy to do
Example: Here…let me put the batteries in for you. It’s a piece of cake.
16.Pay a call 拜訪
To visit somebody
Example: As we’re in this neighborhood, we might as well pay the Jacksons a call, we haven’t seen them for ages.
17.By chance 偶然, 意外的
Unexpectedly; with no prior planning
Example: By chance, I bumped into my wife in the shopping mall
18.Round the clock 夜以繼日的
To do something continuously, without a break or pause
Example: The ambulance services worked round the clock hauling people trapped in the building to safety.
19.Keep one’s cool 保持冷靜
To stay calm in a difficult situation
Example: If the traffic is jamed, the only thing to do is keep your cool, or get out of the car and walk!
20.In a tight corner 處于困境
In an extremely difficult situation
Example: Whenever I get into a tight corner, I try to rely on quick thinking to get out of it.
21.Keep in the dark 隱瞞
To keep something secret
Example: We know my brother has a new girlfriend, but hes keeping her name in the dark.
22.Fall on deaf ears 不加理睬的, 不聽取
Not to take any notice of what is said
Example: The city council’s order that garbage should be put in the bins fell on deaf ears; the sidewalks are still littered with trash!
23.Take things easy 放輕松
To relax
Example: Its better for our health to take things easy than to worry about problems all the time.
24.Eat like a horse 吃得很多
To eat a lot; to have a very big appetite
Example: Fred eats like a horse. When I was a growing lad like him, I used to eat a lot, too.
25.Catch one’s eye 吸引某人注意
To attract somebody’s attention
Example: A movement behind the curtain caught my eye – I thought it was a burglar and rushed out of the room!
有趣的英語俚語短語 2
1.moon away 虛度時光
2..moonhead 笨蛋;傻瓜
3.moonstruck 發狂的, 神經錯亂的
4.over the moon 欣喜若狂
5.moon-faced 圓臉的.
6.aim [level] at the moon 想入非非, 野心太大
7.as changeable as the moon 象月亮一樣善變; 反復無常
8.boast above [beyond] the moon 捧上天, 海闊天空地吹牛
9.cast beyond the moon 癡心妄想; 胡亂猜測, 想入非非
10.bark [bay] at the moon [bay the moon] 空嚷嚷;徒勞; 枉費心機
11.cover oneself with the moon 露宿(指流浪漢與失業者)
12.cry [ask, wish] for the moon 異想天開, 想做辦不到的事情, 想要得不到的東西
13.old moon in new moons arms新月抱殘月(指上弦月出現時,另外半邊受地球的反光,隱隱顯出圓月的輪廓)
14.praise above [beyond] the moon 過分頌揚; 捧天上
15.shoot the moon (為避債)乘黑夜搬家
16.promise somebody the moon 對某人作無法兌現的許諾
17.The moon is a moon still, whether it shines or not;蛎骰虬,月亮總是月亮。
18.The moon is not seen where the sun shines。太陽一出,月亮失色;小巫見大巫。
19.once in a blue moon 極少; 千載難逢
20.pay [offer] the moon 支付一大筆款項
21.the man in the moon 月中人(指月面的黑斑); 假想的人
22.The moon does not heed the barking of dogs. (=Does the moon carefor the barking of a dog?)
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