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給大家分享一些英語的習慣用語和俚語,以便大家在英語學習或者收看英文節目和電影的時候能更好理解對話。為了能讓大家更好的理解這些習慣用語和俚語的意思,分別做了英文釋義和中文釋義。
1. A hot potato
英文釋義:Speak of an issue (mostly current) which many people are talking about and which is usually disputed
中文釋義:燙手山芋(棘手的問題)
2. A penny for your thoughts
英文釋義:A way of asking what someone is thinking
中文釋義:你呆呆地(或一聲不響地)在想什麼
3. Actions speak louder than words
英文釋義:People's intentions can be judged better by what they do than what they say.
中文釋義:事實勝於雄辯
4. Add insult to injury
英文釋義:To further a loss with mockery or indignity; to worsen an unfavorable situation.
中文釋義:雪上加霜
5. At the drop of a hat
英文釋義:without any hesitation; instantly.
中文釋義:立即,馬上,毫不遲疑地
6. Back to the drawing board
英文釋義:When an attempt fails and it's time to start all over.
中文釋義:(失敗後)重新開始,重起爐灶,從頭再搞
7. Ball is in your court
英文釋義:It is up to you to make the next decision or step
中文釋義:輪到你了
8. Barking up the wrong tree
英文釋義:Looking in the wrong place. Accusing the wrong person
中文釋義:攻擊錯了目標;找錯對象
9. Be glad to see the back of
英文釋義:Be happy when a person leaves.
中文釋義:很高興看到某人離開
10. Beat around the bush
英文釋義:Avoiding the main topic. Not speaking directly about the issue.
中文釋義:拐彎抹角地談論一件事,旁敲側擊,兜圈子,不直截了當地說,不直接談正題;遲遲不作決定
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