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50句《绝望主妇》中的美式俚语

时间:2024-07-20 16:24:52 来源:网络 作者:mrcsb 人气:
【导读】:1Be in the air 将要发生的事情【英英解释】The feeling or idea that something new is about to happen or is going to change.Example: From the arguments going on at...

1Be in the air 将要发生的事情

【英英解释】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 消除误会

【英英解释】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.

3Cost an arm and a leg 极其昂贵

【英英解释】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.

4A bad egg 缺乏道德的人

【英英解释】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!

5In the Bag 稳操胜券

【英英解释】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.

6In the balance 未知的,不可预测的

【英英解释】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.

7Drive a hard bargain 极力讨价还价

【英英解释】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.

8Ring a bell 看上去或听起来非常熟悉

【英英解释】To look, sound or seem familiar

Example: That face rings a bell, where have I seen him before?

9Tighten one’s belt 节衣缩食

【英英解释】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.

10Kill two birds with one stone 一石二鸟

【英英解释】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.

11Be in a black mood 情绪极差

【英英解释】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.

12New blood 新成员

【英英解释】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.

13Feeling blue 感到无精打采

【英英解释】Feeling sad or depressed

Example: She’s feeling blue, because the man she loves is far away.

14Get to the bottom of something 弄清真相

【英英解释】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 轻松的事

【英英解释】Something which is very easy to do

Example: Here...let me put the batteries in for you. It’s a piece of cake.

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