在众多水果中,苹果是最常见的一种,它口感好,营养丰富,因而受到人们的偏爱。在英语中,apple这个词也蕴含着丰富有趣的意思,今天我们就来学一些有关apple的俚语表达。
1. apple of one`s eye
掌上明珠、心肝宝贝(指某人极为珍爱的人或物)
例句:Grandfather always made the most fuss of Gillian; she is the apple of his eye.
祖父总是极其宠爱吉林恩,她是他的掌上明珠。
2. dead sea apple
不可靠的成就;令人失望的事情
例句:This proposal sounds perfect but it will be dead sea apple if we dont do it exactly right.
这个计划听起来很完美,但如果我们不切实执行,一切都是一场空。
3. apple-polisher
马屁精
例句:John is such an apple-polisher, he always agrees with whatever the boss says.
约翰就是一个马屁精,不管老板说什么他都同意。
4. apples and oranges
风马牛不相及的事物
例句:Men and women are like apples and oranges.
男人和女人是完全不同的。
5. rotten apple
坏家伙、害群之马
例句:Hes a rotten apple.
他是一个讨厌的家伙。
6. upset the apple cart
搞砸或毁坏某事物
例句:Tom really upset the apple cart by telling Mary the truth about Jane.
汤姆把珍妮的真实情况告诉了玛丽,他可真把事情给搞砸了。
7. an apple of discord
争端;祸根
例句:I sense an apple of discord between you two.
我感觉你们俩不和。
8. apple of Sodom
金玉其外,败絮其中;徒具其表而无其实之物
例句:The thing I bought yesterday was found to be an apple of Sodom.
我昨天买的那样东西外表好看,而实际上用处不大。
下一篇: 实用口语:got在英语中的用法
这七种东西千万不要用醋来清洁!
国际英语资讯:Syria voices solidarity with China in fighting new coronavirus
国际英语资讯:Tunisian PM-designate unveils final lineup of new govt
My Favorite Festival 我最喜爱的节日
世卫总干事谭德塞:此时,需要理性,而非谣言
国际英语资讯:Portugal not to accept EU multi-annual budget proposal: PM
国内英语资讯:Xi says Chinas battle against COVID-19 making visible progress
吃大蒜预防新冠病毒感染?世卫组织澄清13个虚假传言
娱乐英语资讯:Ukrainian composer creates music piece supporting Chinas fight against coronavirus
折叠屏手机可能没那么美好
南极的气温又创新高了,像开了暖气一样
大量美国人声称自己其实不给小费
国内英语资讯:China issues guideline for enhancing educational supervision, guidance
芬达推出鸡尾酒口味了
体坛英语资讯:Madrid reaches Spanish Super Cup final by beating Valencia 3-1
国际英语资讯:Summit on Afghan refugee to evoke more intl support: UNHCR official
国内英语资讯:China to roll out a host of policies to boost economic development
国际英语资讯:Gambian president calls for national unity on 55th independance day speech
国际英语资讯:UN highlights serious, constructive spirit amid resumption of Libyan JMC talks
奇葩:博物馆名画被盗,23年后发现就藏在馆里
体坛英语资讯:Djokovic secures Serbias place in ATP Cup quarterfinals
体坛英语资讯:PSG crush Saint-Etienne 6-1 to reach League Cup semis
国内英语资讯:Xi extends congratulations to new Croatian President Zoran Milanovic
My Schoolbag 我书包
Choice 选择
体坛英语资讯:2021 Club World Cup opening and final time to be approved by FIFA Council
国内英语资讯:China, Vietnam vow to promote ties, jointly advance Lancang-Mekong cooperation
体坛英语资讯:Lin Dan suffers defeat in first round of Malaysia Masters
国际英语资讯:Irans top leader says high turnout in elections can disappoint U.S.
体坛英语资讯:Flamengo boss Jesus slams Reinier sale to Real Madrid