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专八人士都不一定能听懂的超强口语

http://www.sina.com.cn 2009年04月09日 10:39   新浪教育

本文选自《小妖》的博客,点击查看博客原文

  经常看美剧的朋友可能会很有体会,英语俚语还是非常有用,你可以不会用或者用不好,但如果看到了或听到了,不明白它的意思,那同样影响交流的,因为有些英语俚语太常见了,每个词都认识,但就是不知道是什么意思。转了别人发布的一些俚语贴出来。

  1 Be in the air 将要发生的事情

  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 消除误会

  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 极其昂贵

  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 稳操胜券

  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,不可预测的

  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 极力讨价还价

  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 看上去或听起来非常熟悉

  To look, sound or seem familiar

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

  9 Tighten one’s belt 节衣缩食

  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 一石二鸟

  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 情绪极差

  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 blood 新成员

  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。

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