compare, compare to, compare with, contrast
这些动词均含比较之意。
compare :侧重比较两个或更多东西的异同优劣,强调相同或类似之处。
Its interesting to compare these two cars.(比较这两辆车是有趣的。)
compare to :指两物有类似或相似之处,从而把比作。
Shakespeare compared the world to a stage.(莎士比亚把世界比作舞台。)
compare with :指把用作比较以便找出差异或好坏。
How does your new house compare with your old one?(你的新房子和你的旧房子比起来怎样?)
contrast :指比较两个或更多东西之间的差异,侧重不同点。
Hecontrasted the two different economic systems in his speech.(他在演讲中对比了两种不同的经济制度。)
The good of gardening 园艺疗法益心养神
You're pulling my leg! 你在愚弄我!
Drama queen 小题大做的人
Are you ready for your exam? 考试,你准备好了吗?
Pain in the neck 令人讨厌的事情或人
Off the hook 脱身
To make a mountain out of a molehill 小题大做
Would you let your baby sleep in a box? 你愿意让自己的宝宝在盒子里睡觉吗?
Pull something out of the hat 突施妙计
Like reality, only better? 喜欢现实, 只会更好?
Bored at work? Sue the boss! 工作无聊怪老板?
It's on the cards 这件事十有八九会发生
The last/final straw 忍无可忍,使人最终崩溃的一击
Wardrobe dilemma 面对衣橱的困惑
Can a lie-in make you healthier? 睡懒觉能让你更健康?
Apple’s headphone headache? 令人头疼的新款苹果耳机
The problem with big brains 聪明大脑所带来的问题
Old-school 老一套,老派
Bye bye Big Ben's bongs 与大本钟的钟声暂时告别
Are you addicted to your phone? 你是不是玩手机上瘾了?