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100大美国俚语

100大美国俚语

100大美国俚语这100句话我们很少用,也很少人明白他们的意思,但老外却经常用。

下面的句子包含很多的哲理,背诵这样的句子是一个非常大的挑战,但却对我们的英语和人生都将有非常大的提高!操练英语的同时,还能提高我们的智慧,何乐而不为!1----- You only go around once in life★Special Note:Though you may tell someone they are doing something in a wrong way, you have to stop criticizing them if their method works.2-----Nothing succeeds like success★Special Note:Like money in a savings account, success seems to compound itself.3------Easy does it★Speci al Note:Some things require gentleness for success. One should not push too hard.4-----Every little bit helps★Special Note:This is especially true if there is a huge job to do or a huge amount of money to be raised from many people.5-----Look before you leap★Special Note:Don't jump into a situation carelessly. You may land in difficulty.6------Curiosity killed the cat★Special Note:Do not ask too many questions or become too curious aboutthings.7-----Flattery will get you nowhere★Special Note:If flattery is recognized, it will not succeed. One sometimes hears the opposite, Flattery will get you everywhere.8-----There is no such thing as a free lunch★Special Note:If someone you do not know offers you a free lunch or other gift, watch out.9------Better safe than sorry★Special Note:It is better not to take a risk than to take a risk foolishly.10-----Winning isn't everything★Special Note:One may enjoy the process of playing a game whether one wins or not.11-----The burned child shuns fire★Special Note:Some of life's lessons are learned the hard way. The person who has had to pay for a mistake will be careful not to make that mistake again.12-----There are other fish in the sea★Special Note:There are opportunities! For example, this may be used to encourage someone who has just broken off a relationship with a sweetheart.13-----There is more here than meets the eye★Special Note:Be careful. People are hiding something in order to protect themselves or take advantage of you.14-----Once bitten, twice shy★Special Note:This may be used to explain the behavior of a person who is overly cautious about something.15-----To each his own★Special Note:Each individual should be allowed to have his or her own preferences. people will naturally choose different activities, goals, life-s, etc.16-----Looking out for number one★Special Note:This is sometimes used to criticize a person who has abused or taken advantage of someone else.17-----If it feels good, do it★Special Note:Live according to your desires at the moment. Forget about rules, regulations or consequences. Just have fun.18-----Live and let live★Special Note:Do not be judgmental. Do not try to control or punish other people.You live as you like and let others live as they like.19-----Variety is the spice of life★Special Note:Variety is what makes life pleasureable. Boredom is seen as a threat and monotony is the surest route to boredom.20------Money talks★Special Note:Wealth has influence. People who make big contributions to political candidates are "talking" to the candidates and expecting them to listen.21-----All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy★Special Note:This is used to criticize someone who takes work too seriously. It affirms that play is as an essential part of human life.22-----The more the merrier★Special Note:This is a way of welcoming someone to participate. It means, the bigger the group, the bigger the party.23-----You can't have your cake and eat it too★Speci al Note:Make up your mind. Sometimes one must choose between two very desirable things, giving up one thing in order to enjoy the other.24-----Love finds a way★Special Note:Love is considered one of the most powerful and determined forces in the world.25-----Absence makes the heart grow fonder★Special Note:When lovers are separated, they may think about each other constantly. their love may deepen.26-----Out of sight, out of mind★Special Note:This is said of someone not considered important or worthy of loyalty. One forgets about that person as soon as he or she is out of sight.27-----Marry in haste and repent at leisure★Special Note:Do not rush into any long-term commitment. It may also apply to any long-term partnership, such as a joint businessventure.28------Talk is cheap★Special Note:Talking is not doing, It is easy to talk about a plan, but this gets little respect untill one takes a risk and puts the plan into action.29-----Love is blind★Special Note:When people are in love, they do not see each other's faults.30-----Beggars can't be choosers★Special Note:Beggars have to accept whatever they get. This harsh reply may be used if people complain about the size or quality of a gift.31----- Home, sweet home★Special Note:This phrase reminds people of the ideal home--It should be a place of warmth, love and joy.32-----Nice guys finish last★Special Note:Success is valued more highly than kindness and politeness. This is more often applied to men than woman.33-----The one who dies with the most toys wins★Special Note:This recent, cynical saying makes fun of three common American desires-- competing, accumulating property, and having fun.34----- You can't argue with success★Special Note:Enjoy life, do what you want to do, experience everything you can.35-----Put your money where your mouth is★Special Note:Get serious about what you are saying. When you have spoken in favorof something, prove that you mean it by risking some money on it in a bet or an investment.36-----The best defense is a good offense★Special Note:Be pro-active and goal-oriented, not timid or conservative. Aim to conquer, not merely to protect yourself.37-----You've got to take the bull by the horns★Special Note:Grab directly and fearlessly for the toughnest part of a problem. Don't look for an easy way out.38-----Money doesn't grow on trees★Special Note:You have to work for things. Success does not come on its own.39-----Too many cooks spoil the broth★Special Note:Individual action or action by the smallest group possible is better than consulting a lot of people.40-----Stand on your own two feet★Special Note:This may be said to a young or immature person who depends too much on others.41-----The cure is worse than the disease★Special Note:While trying to solve one problem, we create an even bigger problem.42-----Boys will be boys★Special Note:This is sometimes used to describe irresponsible but not too seriously wrong behavior by men.43-----A man is only as old as he feels★Special Note:A person's energy level is more important than age.44-----A man's home is his castle★Special Note:At home a man is like a king, completely free to do as he wishes.45-----Two heads are better than one★Special Note:Two people are more likely to succeed than one working or thinking alone. It is better to consult than to act alone.46-----There is safety in numbers★Special Note:Do not take large risks all by yourself. Do not walk alone on a dangerous street at night.47-----Charity begins at home★Special Note:One should be kind to close relatives before doing good to the community in general.48-----What goes around comes around★Special Note:What you do to others, especially if it is bad, will eventually be done to you. As you seek your own success, do not treat other people badly.49-----If the shoe fits, wear it★Special Note:If an accusation is true, accept the blame. This saying can also mean, " if a suitable opportunity comes to you, take it!"50-----Don't get mad, get even★Special Note:When someone treats you badly, do not just get angry, express your anger in action.51-----Get a life★Special Note:Do not be so unreasonably critical about tiny things. Find something better to do with your time.52-----My country, right or wrong★Special Note:I am absolutely loyal to my country whether or not I agree with its policy in a certain area.53------Business and pleasure don't mix★Special Note:When you work, work. When you play, play. It is inefficient and therefore unwise to try to mix the two.54-----Let a sleeping dog lie★Special Note:Do not meddle in something that will cause you no trouble if you leave it alone. If you wake up the "dog," it may bite you.55------No man can serve two masters★Special Note:Divided loyalty will break down sooner or later.56-----Make it short and sweet★Special Note:Speak briefly and to the point. We don't have time for the details.57-----What will be will be★Special Note:Some things cannot be changed or avoided.58-----Opposites attract★Special Note:As positive and negative magnets attract each other, so people of very different types attract each other.59-----To err is human★Special Note:It is normal for humans to make mistakes and it is godly (or God-like) to forgive them.60-----Life is a pie★Special Note:If we ask for more than our share, we're just begging to be disappointed.61-----Making every minute count★Special Note:Doing something productive all the time, not letting any time "slip away."62-----A pen is mightier than the sword★Special Note:A conflict maybe resolved more deeply and effectively by writing the truth than by resorting to violence.63-----A new broom sweeps clean★Special Note:A new person in power will change many things and improve the situation.64-----Opportunity only knocks once★Special Note:Opportunity is like an unexpected stranger passing by. It knocks on someone's door. It does not return to the same person.65-----History repeats itself★Special Note:There are patterns in history. Nations rise and fall for similar reasons.66-----People are people★Special Note:Their human nature is predictable. They respond to stimulus and incentives.67-----Praise when praise is due★Special Note:Do not criticise beyond necessity and seldom in public. And always precede criticism with a few words of praise.68-----Turnabout is fair play★Special Note:If a person is taking advantage of someone else, the situation may change. The one on top may end up on the bottom.69-----Here today, gone tomorrow★Special Note:Things may change quickly. This is said as a criticism of a person who changes quickly for no good reason. It may also be said of a thing or situation which does not last.70-----Do not stand out, fit in★Special Note:Make no long-term, close friendships with any colleague., but be cordial to all.71-----Natural law is blind★Special Note:Just like water, cleaness and refreshes without any distinction, and without any judgement either.72-----Man proposes, God disposes★Special Not e:Human beings make their plans but God determines whether they succeed or not.73-----A live dog is better than a dead lion★Special Note:It may be better to run away like a scared dog with its tail between its legs than to stand and fight to the death like a courageous lion.74-----The worm turns★Special Note:Everything chnages. Do not expect situations or people to stay the same for very long.75-----You are what you eat★Special Note:A nation's diet can be more revealing than it's art or literature.76-----Marriages are made in heaven★Special Note:God is the source of human love and the one who destines two individuals to be married.77-----If you scratch my back, I'll scratch yours★Special Note:If you do something good for me, I should do something good for you.78-----Work smarter, not harder★Special Note:Get others to do as much as they can for you.79-----Time heals all wounds★Special Note:The damage done by a conflict is like a wound that will heal naturally over time if it is not re-injured.80-----Time marches on★Special Note:Time is marching to its own drumbeat. It does not slow down or stop for anyone.81-----Keeping up with Joneses★Special Note:This means buying things that you see your neighbors buying. That way you look like.82-----The exception proves the rule★Special Note:Though we are making an exception and breaking the rule in this one case, we do it only becasue the circumstances are so unusual.83-----Shop till you drop★Special Note:Shopping is a form of considering options. People think this is fun so they keep doing it untill they are worn out.84-----The good die young★Special Note:Life is not always fair. Some very fine people die at a young age though it seems they were so good they deserved to live longer.85-----Power corrupts★Special Note:When people are put into positions of power, they gradually forget what life is like for ordinary people.86-----Crime does not pay★Special Note:Though crime appears to have benefits, this is an illusion.87-----So far so good★Special Note:Said by or to someone who is carrying out a plan taking one step at a time. Confidence increases with each step.88-----Innocent untill proven guilty★Special Note:In a court of law, the accused person is presumed innocent at the start. The jury will not convict the person unless the proof is clear.89-----The devil made me do it★Special Note:This is playfully used as an excuse by people who know they have done something wrong but want to avoid the penalty.90-----Home is where the heart is★Special Note:Home is wherever ones loved ones are. The size or appearance of a house does not make it a home or keep it from being a home.。

常见的美国俚语有哪些_俚语

常见的美国俚语有哪些_俚语

常见的美国俚语有哪些美国俚语占据着美国人日常谈话常用词汇的十分之一,比喻、委婉、夸张的使用方法在美国俚语中又极其常见。

下面是小编整理的常见的美国俚语,大家一起来看看吧。

常见的美国俚语(精选)You can't please everyone你不可能面面俱到。

All roads lead to Rome条条大路通罗马。

I'll say no more,because there is no more to say我不再说了,因为没有什么好说的。

Please lend an ear to me请听我说。

You are all alike你们都不是好东西。

I'll back you up我会支持你的。

Nothing to it,I can fix it myself没有什么了不起,我也能做。

Don't soft soap me别给我灌米汤。

I suppose so我想是如此。

He wants to start over again他要重新开始。

I don't like all yes-men我讨厌所有没有主见的人。

(应声虫)He tries to cash in on me他想讨我的便宜。

I think I had better be going我想我该走了。

Take it or leave it要不要随你便。

I'm afraid you have got a wrong number恐怕你打错号码了。

She's a would-be singer她是个准歌星。

She's a mother to be她是个准妈妈。

She's a working woman她是个职业妇女。

You ask for it你罪有应得。

He's a man who needs no introduction他是个家喻户晓的人物。

Money can buy a lot of influence可结交许多达官贵人。

有趣的美国俚语_俚语

有趣的美国俚语_俚语

有趣的美国俚语美国的“俚语”指在美国非常普遍使用的、说出来大家都知道的俗语。

例如,警察的正规说法是police,但俚语是cop。

Cop这个词只能大家平时私下讲,不能当面对着一个美国警察这么说。

下面小编就整理了一些有趣的美国俚语,大家看看笑笑吧。

1.crank up 把声量调大A: Hey! The volume is too low. Why don't you crank it up some?A: 嘿! 这声量太小了。

你把它调大一点好吗?B: No problem.B: 没问题。

这里的「声量调大」也可以说 "turn it up"。

意思是一样的。

cranky 则是形容人暴躁、易生气。

如: "Why are you so cranky today? Something happened?" 你今天怎么这么容易生气? 发生什么事了吗?2.. Shoot! 说吧!; 有屁快放!A: I've got a question for you.A: 我想请问你一个问题。

B: Shoot!B: 说吧!"Shoot!" 除了当「说吧!」外, 很多女孩子也用它来代替 "Shit!", 因为觉得后者听起来不雅。

【啊!女孩子也说,嘻嘻.】3. Give it a shot! 试试看!A: It would be so cool if I can win this contest. I don't think I'm good enough, though.A: 要是我可以赢了这项比赛的话会有多好。

但我不认为自己够好。

B: Give it a shot! You'll never know.B: 试试看啊! 没试怎么会知道!"cool" 是「很棒」的意思。

"You'll never know." 是「你不知道(会怎么样」的意思。

美国常见的口语俚语

美国常见的口语俚语

美国常见的口语俚语美国常见的口语俚语美国俚语来源于美国人日常闲谈和调侃的口语之中,却广泛地使用于各个阶层,主要是由于美国俚语具有极强的语言表现力,感染力和生活情趣。

下面是店铺整理的美国常见的口语俚语,感兴趣的过来看看吧。

美国常见的口语俚语摘抄hunky-dory没问题Everything here is hunky-dory Don’t worry别担心,这里一切都没问题。

I kid you not我不骗你I kid you not I saw this woman talking to her hand我不骗你。

我看见这个女人跟她的手说话。

pop one’s cork大发脾气I’ve never seen Teresa pop her cork before I always thought she was a very laid-back person我从来没见过Teresa发脾气。

我原来一直以为她是个好好小姐。

poke one’s nose into something多管闲事Gladys is always poking her nose into other people’s business I don’t see how she has time to take care of her own affairs格拉迪斯总是爱管闲事,我不知道她怎么会有时间处理她自己的事。

pull a fast one欺骗He tried to pull a fast one on us, but we caught on before he got away with it他想要欺骗我们,但在他阴谋得逞之前我们就知道了。

beats me我不知道Beats me We haven’t learned that我不知道。

我们还没学过那个。

beat it走开Beat it! I’m busy right now走开!我现在正忙着。

300条美国俚语

300条美国俚语

(一)1.It’s a hit。

这件事很受人欢迎。

2.You hit the nail on the head。

你真是一言中的。

3.It’s all great to me。

我全不懂。

4.He’s always on the go。

他永远是前进的。

5.That’s a good gimmick。

那是一个好办法。

6.He is a fast talker。

他老是说得天花乱坠。

7.What’s the gag?这里面有什么奥妙?8.Drop dead。

走开点。

9.What’s eating you?你有什么烦恼?10.He double-crossed me。

他出卖了我。

11.It’s my cup of tea。

这很合我胃口。

12.Oh,my aching back!啊呀,天啊,真糟!13.I’m beat。

我累死了。

14.I’ll back you up all the way。

我完全支持你。

15.It’s a lot of chicken feed。

这是小意思,不算什么。

16.Cut it out.= Go on. =Knock it off。

不要这个样子啦~17.Go to hell。

滚蛋!18.Stop pulling my leg。

不要开我玩笑了。

19.Don’t jump on me。

不要跟我发火。

20.No dice。

不行。

21.He always goofs off。

他总是糊里糊涂。

22.So,you finally broke the ice。

你终于打破了僵局。

23.Nuts!胡说!24.He is a nut。

他有点神经病。

25.It’s on the house。

这是免费的。

26.Don’t panic。

不要慌啊!27.He is a phoney。

他是一个骗子。

28.He was put on the spot。

他已经给人打死了。

29.He’s down and out。

他已经完了。

美国俚语——精选推荐

美国俚语——精选推荐

其实就是骂人俚语一百句想必大家如果爱看美剧或者好莱坞电影的话肯定会说上几句吧但那些远远不够如果有人和你打嘴架给他来上一句美式脏话效果肯定不错1. Stop complaining! 别发牢骚!2. Y ou make me sick! 你真让我恶心!3. What’s wrong with you? 你怎么回事?4. Y ou shouldn’t have done that! 你真不应该那样做!5. Y ou’re a jerk! 你是个废物/混球!6. Don’t talk to me like that! 别那样和我说话!7. Who do you think you are? 你以为你是谁?8. What's your problem? 你怎么回事啊?9. I hate you! 我讨厌你!10. I don’t want to see your face! 我不愿再见到你!11. Y ou’re crazy! 你疯了!12. Are you insane/crazy/out of your mind? 你疯了吗?(美国人绝对常用!)13. Don’t bother me. 别烦我。

14. Knock it off. 少来这一套。

15. Get out of my face. 从我面前消失!16. Leave me alone. 走开。

17. Get lost.滚开!18. Take a hike! 哪儿凉快哪儿歇着去吧。

19. Y ou piss me off. 你气死我了。

2 20. It’s none of your business. 关你屁事!21. What’s the meaning of this? 这是什么意思?22. How dare you! 你敢!23. Cut it out. 省省吧。

24. Y ou stupid jerk! 你这蠢猪!25. Y ou have a lot of nerve. 脸皮真厚。

美国生活中常用的俚语集锦_俚语

美国生活中常用的俚语集锦美国俚语作为美国的一种变体,在美国英语中扮演着举足轻重的角色,下面是小编整理的美国中常用的俚语,感兴趣的过来看看吧。

美国生活中常用的俚语摘抄Sorry to have kept you waiting对不起,让你久等了。

It's my pleasure to know you认识阁下,深感荣幸。

Pleasure is mine是我的荣幸。

Come up and see me sometime有空儿请来玩。

You get the point你说对了。

May I take your order?请问点些什么?air sick晕机sea sick晕船I'm going to be upset!我要生气了!We have something in common我们有许多相同之处。

He is a crook他是个骗子。

That is not fair那是不公平的。

That is very interesting那真有趣。

That is so!原来如此!That is too bad!那太可惜了!Is that so?真有那回事吗?I'm through!我完了!I'll see我考虑一下。

Are you all right?你没有问题吧?I'm together我没有问题。

Sorry for being late抱歉来迟了。

You're crazy!你疯了!美国生活中常用的俚语推荐You're tense你太紧张了。

You OK?你没事吧?你还好吗?He is something你实在了不起。

No comment无可奉告。

Go celebrate我们好好庆祝一下。

Lazybones!懒骨头!Behave yourself!放规矩些!It is secondhand这是二流货。

Get with it!迁就一点吧!Let's have a chat我们聊聊天吧。

美国常用俚语集锦

美国常用俚语集锦美国人在日常交谈中,经常会使用到俚语,下面店铺整理了美国常用俚语,欢迎大家阅读。

美国常用俚语摘抄1. dirty work 卑鄙的工作; 讨厌的工作A: All right. You go ahead and sign this paper and I'll do thedirty work。

A: 好吧! 你就把这个东西(纸)签了,剩下来的“下流的工作”就交给我了。

B: (It) Sounds good to me。

B: 听起来不错!"go ahead" 在美语中很常用,除了“进行去做”的意思,还有其它的用法,以后再看。

"dirty work" 在此指的是一些没人要作的扮坏人的事。

我有一个朋友遇人不淑,室友出去旅行一去不回(并不是死掉),却不来电话,也不付他该付的房租。

三个月后这个朋友气炸了,就向房东提出要另找室友的要求,房东就请这位朋友填一张纸,然后把他室友的东西搬到别的地方去了。

这个房东作的就是这里说的"dirty work" 了。

2. push around 驱使(某人)A. Gary, do you think you can rewrite this paper. I don't reallylike the topic。

A: Gary, 你想你是不是可以把这个报告重写一遍。

我并不是很喜欢那个主题。

B: Hey, I'm only trying to help you out. You shouldn't be pushingme around like this。

B: 嘿! 我是在帮你忙耶! 你不应该这样指使我喔!“把一个人推来推去”应该和“指使”很容易联想吧!想到另外一个词,pushover, 指的是没有主意/没有主见/容易被别人说服的3. boss around颐指气使A: Oh! No. I've got assigned to work with Marvin for ourgroupproject。

美国常用趣味的俚语

美国常用趣味的俚语俚语是一种非正式语言,通常用于非正式场合。

有时俚语被用来表达新事物,或给旧事物赋予新词。

下面是小编为大家整理的关于美国常用趣味的俚语,希望对你有所帮助,如果喜欢可以分享给身边的朋友喔!简短精辟的俚语1.I apologize again.我再次向你陪个不是。

2.I'll be there.我会准时到的。

3.Make yourself at home.不要拘束。

4.Take a seat.请坐。

5.Nothing serious.没有什幺了不起的事。

6.Cherry girl.处女。

7.Damm fool!蠢材!8.Damm it!他妈的!9.Fuck you!操你的!10.It's my day today.今天运气很好。

11.I am blowed if I know.我要是知道的话,就是王八蛋。

12.You are really something.你真有一手。

13.I'll be with you in a minute.我马上就来。

14.Check in登记住旅馆15.Check out付账煺旅馆16.apple shiner(apple polisher)马屁精17.I got a sugar report this morning. 今早我收到一封情书。

18.He has an apple head.他是个笨蛋。

19.Don't get me wrong.不要误解我。

20.Like father like son.有其父必有其子。

21.Try my fortune.碰碰运气。

22.Don't get me angry.不要惹我生气。

23.Take it easy.不要紧张。

24.It's not fair.太不公平了。

25.make water小便26.Window shopping逛街27.I'll be back in a jiffy,我马上就回来。

美国常用的口语俚语大全_俚语

美国常用的口语俚语大全俚语,是指民间非正式、较口语的语句,是百姓在日常中总结出来的通俗易懂顺口的具有地方色彩的词语。

下面是小编给大家带来的俚语大全,欢迎来阅读参考,大家一起来看看吧。

美国常用的口语俚语大全(一)1.john厕所I have to go to the john. Wait for me in the car.我要去厕所。

在车里等我一下。

2.keep in line管束He needs to be kept in line. He's too wild.他太野了,要好好管束一下。

3.jump the gun草率行事Don't jump the gun. We have to be patient for a while.不要草率行事。

我们应该耐心等一会儿。

4.jump to conclusion妄下结论Don't jump to conclusion. We have to figure it out first.不要妄下结论,先把事情搞清楚。

5.lemon次This car is a real lemon. It has broken down four times.这辆车真次,已经坏了四次了!美国常用的口语俚语大全(二)1.fishy 可疑的His story sounds fishy. We should see if it's really true.他的故事听起来可疑。

我们应该看看到底是不是真的。

2.flip out 乐死了Chris flipped out when I told him that we won the game.我告诉克里斯我们赢了比赛时,他乐歪了。

3.fix someone up 撮合某人I think Xixi and Macaulay would make a perfect couple. Let'sfix themup.4.take a shine to 有好感He really likes you. There are very few people he takes a shine toright away.他真的喜欢你。

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美国俚语集锦1. A-ZAapple-polisher马屁精例如:She is a real apple-polisher for the way she's crawling around the bossand making eyes at him.她是一个马屁精,整天围着老板眉来眼去的。

as busy as a bee(象蜜蜂)忙忙碌碌的as graceful as a swan (象天鹅)姿态优雅的as gentle as a lamb (象羊羔)性情温顺的as cunning as a fox (象狐狸)一样狡猾的as poor as a church mouse 一贫如洗BI'm beat. 我非常疲乏。

beat gums空洞无物、废话连篇的讲话bell the cat 为众人的利益承担风险black sheep害群之马Buddy, where is john?要上厕所?Bungee jumping蹦极跳Stop bugging me, man!喂,别烦我了。

Cblue collar蓝领white collar白领pink collar粉领族(指和蓝领体力工人相当的女性工人)gold-collar workers 金领族(一般都有一技之长,对公司工作的方方面面都十分了解,甚至对公司的利润大小和收益都有直接的重要影响。

他们的工作环境优雅,职业体面,有着丰厚的收入和稳固的经济地位)Ddog-eared books读得卷了边的书dog sleep 不时惊醒的睡眠dog-tired 像狗一样的累dog watch夜班old dog 上了岁数的人、老手a sly dog偷鸡摸狗者a yellow dog 杂种狗、卑鄙可耻的小人a big dog看门狗、保镖;要人Y ou're a lucky dog! 你真是个幸运儿!hot dog热狗dog nose 啤酒与杜松子酒的混合酒a dog in a blanket葡萄卷饼或卷布丁as faithful as a dog像狗一般的忠诚,在西方文化中,狗是'忠实、卖力、辛劳'的化身,He that lies down with dogs must rise up with flea.近朱者赤,近墨者黑A good dog deserves a good bone.西方人论功行赏时常说'好狗应有好骨头' aa dog in the manger 占着马槽(不拉屎)Honey, I forget to duck. 亲爱的,我忘记闪开了。

Eeat crow由于夸大其词或过分自信,最后不得不承认错误。

eat his words 食言out at elbows捉襟见肘elbow one's way用胳膊肘挤来挤去为自己开道get a black eye被别人打青了眼睛mind your eye叫别人当心blink our eyes眨眼睛flash our eyes at sth.瞟一眼make eyes 抛媚眼cast sheep's eye暗送秋波Y ou have an eye for something. 有眼光有见解finely arched eyebrows纤细的弓形眉pencil the eyebrows描眉eyebrow pencil 眉笔rough bushy eyebrows浓密的粗眉eyelash grower睫毛膏eyelash curler 卷睫毛器without turning an eyelash 泰然自若,不动声色not bat an eyelid 没合眼睡觉not bat an eyelid对事情泰然自若hang on by the eyelids 事情危在旦夕Fface the music不得不接受惩罚、承担后果,必须承受出现的局面a matter of face面子攸关的事情lose face丢面子例如:He knew he was wrong, but he would not admit it for fear of losing face.他知道自己错了,但却不肯承认错误,因为怕失去面子。

save one's face 挽回面子pull a long face 拉长了脸make a face at you 对你做个鬼脸have the face 厚颜无耻例如:I'm so surprised that you have the face to do so!你怎么有脸做出这样的事!cold fish态度冷冰冰,没有热情的人。

drink like a fish牛饮flats平跟鞋footfall 客流量例如:We strive to show booksellers what we are doing to support them anddrive footfall into their stores.我们要努力向图书商展示我们将如何支持他们,并使更多的客人进入他们的商店。

Ggreen eyed嫉妒green finger(thumb)?把大伙干不好的活都干得漂漂亮亮例如:A person with green finger has a magic touch that makes plants grow well and quickly. 长着绿手指的人是有魔法的,只要他一碰,植物就长的又快又好。

green hand生手例如:I'm still green at my job.我依然是个新手。

green light允许、许可例如:I'm only waiting for the green light from you.我在等您的允许。

green revolution绿色革命例如:These developing countries produced enough food to serve their people aftergreen revolution.绿色革命后,这些发展中国家就生产出足够的粮食来满足国民的需要。

the green years 青春年华HHe is ripe in years but green in heart. 形容某人是老当益壮lose your heart to someone 和某人谈恋爱lack heart 缺乏勇气win your heart 赢得你的心broken heart 破碎的心heart of stone石头心肠pour out your heart倾吐你的心事have a heart可怜可怜你his heart in the right place 他的心肠是很好的not to wear your heart on your sleeve不要太情绪化Don't take the failure to your heart. 别为失败而难过lose heart失去信心your heart of gold 金子般的心,美好心灵write a letter to her and declared your heart. 写信表达爱慕之情Don't let your heart get cold. 不要让你的热情冷却下来a man after her own heart 正和她心意的人put your heart at rest 放下心来straight from the horse's mouth 来自权威和可靠的消息。

II was welcomed with open arms. 我被热烈欢迎。

JJargon行话Kkeep a good house招待周到例如:I haven't got a good house, but I'll keep a good house.我没有好的房子,但我会招待周到的。

kill someone with kindness热情的让人受不了know sth. like the palm of one's hand了如指掌Llashes睫毛lead a cat-and-dog life过着不和睦的、敌对的生活。

lead a double life 婚外恋、婚外情leather boots 皮靴love at first sight一见钟情lummox 傻大个儿例如:The lummox has loused up their company's whole business.那个傻大个儿把公司的买卖搞的一团糟.Mlean meat瘦肉fat meat 肥肉salted meat 咸肉fresh meat 鲜肉smoked meat (bacon)熏肉strong meat难以消化的食品,难理解的事物grill the meat 在烤架上把肉烤得滋滋冒油fry the meat把肉炒一下a meaty book 一本有实际内容的好书you young monkey小淘气鬼Stop monkeying with my camera!别摆弄我的相机!make a mokey (out) of愚弄、耍弄例如:Y ou suddenly realized that you had been made a monkey (out) of by your opponents.你就会突然发现自己被对手给耍了。

monkey business耍些骗人的把戏、捣鬼例如:Y ou suspected monkey business at the polls.你怀疑选举投票中有鬼。

Monkey代表500美元例如:He won a monkey at the horse races.他在跑马中赢了500美元。

NNature calls 要上厕所。

pain in the neck 讨厌、恶心例如:Y ou gave me an awful pain in the neck.你真让我觉得讨厌。

up to one's neck忙的不可开交break one's neck 努力地、拼命地做事例如:I'm really up to my neck in my work today, I couldn't get away from the officetill 6:30. So I had to break my neck to get to my sister's engagement party at 7 o'clock.我今天忙得不可开交,因为我不能6:30下班,所以我必须拼命地做事才能参加我妹妹7:00的订婚宴会。

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