以下是实际生活中以及电影中经常出现的实用俚语,如果同学能够在雅思口语使用这样的俚语你的语言就会更加地道,更加美丽。同时也是很精彩的亮分点。
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 weve 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 dont think Im 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 mustnt lend Tim money, hes a bad egg. Youll never see him or your money again!
5 In the Bag 稳锻炼身体胜券
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 ones belt 节衣缩食
To cut down on spending because there is less income than before
Example: Now you are out of work, youll have to tighten your belt and give up buying new clothes and going out so often.
“充值卡”英文怎么说
什么是“幸运小姐”(Lady Luck)?
Herd mentality?
Save the day?
Cheating death?
圣诞,剩下幸福的金蛋
Till the coast is clear?
Slash and burn?
Push the envelope
Are schools getting enough bang for their technology buck?
Never really cut out for life in the battlefield?
Stared him in the face?
不要积累后悔
Entrenched interests?
Crying wolf?
Dropping the ball?
Loan shark rate?
Smell the coffee?
男士皮鞋大家族
Blind spot?
一杯咖啡,一缕阳光
Can’t shoot straight?
Won’t break the bank?
Low-hanging fruit?
一个爆红的关于希望的网站
New Year’s resolution
Right of way?
Looking over your shoulder?
Virtual dead heat?
手机“低头族”
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