英語口語:精選俚語

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以下是為大家搜索整理的一些實際生活中以及電影中經(jīng)常出現(xiàn)的實用俚語,希望大家喜歡。
    英語口語:精選俚語
    1 Be in the air 將要發(fā)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 消除誤會
    To settle a dispute and restore good relations
    Example: We had a meeting with the workers, and I think we’ve cleared the air now.
    3 Cost an arm and a leg 極其昂貴
    To be very expensive
    Example: I love that fur coat. However, I don’t think I’m 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 mustn’t lend Tim money, he’s a bad egg. You’ll never see him or your money again!
    5 In the Bag 穩(wěn)鍛煉身體勝券
    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,不可預(yù)測的
    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 極力討價還價
    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 看上去或聽起來非常熟悉
    To look, sound or seem familiar
    Example: That face rings a bell, where have I seen him before?
    9 Tighten one’s belt 節(jié)衣縮食
    To cut down on spending because there is less income than before
    Example: Now you are out of work, you’ll have to tighten your belt and give up buying new clothes and going out so often.
    10 Kill two birds with one stone 一石二鳥
    To complete two tasks together, with less effort than doing them separately
    Example: Since I’d gone to the store to buy some bread, I thought of killing two birds with one stone and invited Mr. Biggs to the party.
    11 Be in a black mood 情緒極差
    To be so negative about everything that it is impossible for anyone to reason with him/her
    Example: My father has been in a black mood for days, we dare not say anything to him.
    12 New blood 新成員
    New people brought into an organization to introduce different and original ideas
    Example: It was decided to bring new blood into the school by employing teachers with the latest training.
    13 Feeling blue 感到無精打采
    Feeling sad or depressed
    Example: She’s feeling blue, because the man she loves is far away.
    14 Get to the bottom of something 弄清真相
    To find out the truth about something
    Example: I’m trying to get to the bottom of why David left without saying goodbye.
    15 A piece of cake 輕松的事
    Something which is very easy to do
    Example: Here…let me put the batteries in for you. It’s a piece of cake.
    16 Pay a call 拜訪
    To visit somebody
    Example: As we’re in this neighborhood, we might as well pay the Jacksons a call, we haven’t seen them for ages.
    17 By chance 偶然, 意外的
    Unexpectedly; with no prior planning
    Example: By chance, I bumped into my wife in the shopping mall
    18 Round the clock 夜以繼日的
    To do something continuously, without a break or pause
    Example: The ambulance services worked round the clock hauling people trapped in the building to safety.
    19 Keep one’s cool 保持冷靜
    To stay calm in a difficult situation
    Example: If the traffic is jamed, the only thing to do is keep your cool, or get out of the car and walk!
    20 In a tight corner 處于困境
    In an extremely difficult situation
    Example: Whenever I get into a tight corner, I try to rely on quick thinking to get out of it.