和中文一样,英语有不少惯用语与动物有关。下面便是些好例子:
(1) An eager beaver:做事特别卖力的人
Every year during the long holidays in June and December, many people go abroad for a tour except Jason, an eager beaver, who will at most take a few days off in Singapore.
(2) A busy bee:忙碌的人
There isnt much to do today, but Nancy has been rushing here and there like a busy bee.
(3) Have a bee in ones bonnet about : 对苦思不已
As a low-income bread-earner, Ali has a bee in his bonnet about increasing his monthly income.
(4) Make a bee-line for :径直朝向
After class, student rushed out of classroom, making a bee-line for the nearest canteen.
(5) An early bird:早起的人
Morning walk at six? No problem ! Im an early bird, you know.
(6) A home bird:爱在家里的人
Jasons youngest son doesnt care for social life; he is a home bird through and through.
(7) A birds-eye, view of:鸟瞰;概观
(i) From the plane, we can have a birds eye view of the Singapore buildlngs.
(ii) Jasons new book can give the reader a birds eye view of elements of good English.
(8) A cat nap:瞌睡
Between lunch and the 2 p.m. class, there is at least half an hour for a cat nap.
(9) Lead a cat-and-dog life:过着吵吵闹闹的日子
Poor couples often lead a cat-and-dog life because of financial problems. Dont you think so?
(10) Let the cat out of the bag:泄露秘密
David was planning a surprise birthday party for Irene, but his new secretary let the cat out of the bag in a casual talk.
(11) There is not enough room to swing a cat:没有活动的余地
How can you live and do your design work in such a small room? There isnt enough room to swing a cat, is there?
(12) Rain cats and dogs:倾盆大雨
We cant go out yet. It is raining cats and dogs at the moment.
(13) No chicken:不再是小孩
Dont treat Lily like a kid! She is no chicken now.
(14) A cock-and-bull story:无稽之谈
Whenever Tom was late for work, he would tell a cock-and-bull story as an excuse.
(15) Wait till the cows come home: 无限期的等待
Dont lend him money. If you want him to pay back, you have to wait till the cows come home.
(16) Crocodile tears:鳄鱼泪
Jane seemed very sad at the old mans death. Actually, she was only shedding crocodile tears because she never really liked that old man.
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