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http://www.sina.com.cn 2002/01/08 15:48  《冒气泡》时尚英语系列丛书

  1. Nothing wrong with...

  Another way to say that a situation, person, or action is right. It is a softer method to suggest that something is okay. It does not mean that all things are perfect. There may be some small problems but that is quite normal.

  2. Take the next step

  Advance to the next level in a romantic relationship. Two people of the opposite sex start as friends before beginning a relationship. As time passes, the relationship maturessintosa serious relationship. This means that two people will be committed to each other. Men do not always like to go the next step as much as women do. People who are not ready for a commitment will avoid the next step.

  3. Pretty soon

  Sooner than a person can realize at the moment. One action will lead to another action in a very short period of time. You can also use "very soon" to make the same point.

  4. Don't be ridiculous

  What someone has said or done is improbable and you wish to react to their stupidity. To "be ridiculous" is to suggest that something could happen that others cannot believe or don't want to believe.

  5. Have you ever...?

  This is a short way to ask someone about whether or not they have done something before. It covers their whole life since birth. Although people may forget what they have done, it doesn't mean that they didn't do it. A conflict may occur because of different definitions.

  6. On the mouth

  A standard kiss with a man and a woman kissing lip to lip. Kisses can be put on the cheek, the hand and many other places. But kissing the lips is reserved for that special person. Some cultures kiss more than others as a way of greeting.

  7. Sleep with her

  To have sex with someone of the opposite gender. It usually involves a bed and an overnight stay so if this has happened then it is very likely that those two people have been intimate together. It is understood that a man and a woman who sleep in the same bed will be intimate. Of course, there is the rare caseswheresnothing happens. This phrase cannot be used on married couples unless it involves an affair of some sort.

  8. It meant nothing

  It was a meaningless experience without emotion or attachment. People will often say this regarding things that they don't care about. It is most often used in relationship situations. Partners may also say it as a form of defense. This could be a lie to hide their true feelings.

  9. Sweet nothings

  These are sensual words and whispers to a person's ear. It is usually done up close and have the effect of getting someone romantically interested. Women are usually more capable than men in saying sweet nothings to turn strong mensintoshelpless lovers.

  10. One thing led to another

  One action produced a second action which then produced a third until the result was uncontrollable. People will use this as an excuse but the truth is that if you open the door the cat will come in. The destination is the bedroom.

  11. Have completely forgotten

  To forget all of the details of what happened. This is a good way to calm your excited friend when he or she is angry about a recent episode of mistrust. It tells them that what you did had no meaning. It was just something that you did without much thought. Whether they accept your excuse or not will be another thing.

  12. A real class act

  A classic example of an idiot. In school, students learn theory using extreme cases or examples. These examples are used to demonstrate principles. In life, you may actually meet the kinds of people who you thought were just stories of bad, stupid, or ruthless people.

新辞新说

  1.……没问题

  形容某种状态、某个人或某种行为正确的另一种表达方法。肯定某事正确的口气比较委婉,表示事情并非百分之百完美,可能还有些小问题,但又完全正常。

  2.确认关系

  恋爱的高级阶段。异性先从一般朋友开始然后再加深关系。随着时间推移,感情成熟然后正式确立恋爱关系。这意味着双方将彼此对对方负责。男人常常不像女人那样愿意走出确认关系的这一步。还没有作好准备去承担义务的人会避免确认关系。

  3.转眼间

  比一个人预料得还快。一个动作接一个动作地短时间内连续发生。它的另一个表达法是“very soon (很快)”。

  4.别可笑了

  形容某人说话行事荒唐,而你又想对这种愚蠢作出表示。“可笑”表示某事可能发生而别人不相信或不愿相信。

  5.你曾经……

  这是一个简短的问法,问某人过去有否作过什么事,时间从被问者出生开始直到发问的时候。虽然人们可能忘记了他们过去做过什么,但这并不表明他们没有做。由于说法的不同可能会产生冲突。

  6.吻嘴

  男女之间的标准吻法是嘴对嘴的吻。可以吻面颊、手或许多别的部位,但吻嘴只能发生在有特殊关系的人之间。在有些文化风俗中,吻是一种经常使用的问候方式。

  7.和她睡觉

  异性交往中发生性关系的一种说法。常常牵涉到床和过夜,如果动作发生,很可能双方已经亲密接触过。可以这样理解,如果一个男人和一个女人睡在同一张床上,他们的关系就很密切。当然,什么也没发生这样的罕事也有。这个短语不能用于已婚夫妇之间,除非他们有人涉及别的风流韵事。

  8.这算不上什么

  不涉及感情或吸引力的没有任何意义的经历。人们常用这个短语表示他们一点也不在乎的事情,在恋爱关系中也很常用。伴侣之间出于防备也会这么讲,这可能是想隐藏其真实感情的谎言。

  9.甜蜜的私语

  是一些在人耳边悄悄讲的色情话,用来激起人的浪漫幻想和兴趣。妇女通常比男人更具有讲这种甜蜜私房话的能力,将强壮的男人变成乖乖的恋人。

  10.一发而不可收

  一个动作接二连三地引发其他动作,直到出现无法控制的结果。人们会用此言作借口,但苍蝇不叮无缝的鸡蛋。事情最终的目的地是卧室。

  11.忘得一干二净

  把过去发生的一切忘得一干二净。当你的朋友对新近发生的令人疑虑的事而光火,这是个平息他(或她)的怒火的好方法。这是在告诉他们你所做的事没什么意义,你做的时候并没有想太多。他们是否认同你这个借口是另一个问题。

  12.不可救药的刘阿斗

  英语中,白痴的另一种典型讲法。学校里,学生们借助典型例题进行理论学习,这些例子是用来证明定理的。生活中,你很可能会遇到一些人,他们正好代表你心目中那些坏蛋、蠢货或残暴之人。




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