地道美式英语高频短语1 中英对照
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美式英语常用口语集锦篇一:美语口语集锦一美语口语集锦(一)1. It's up to you.由你决定,你做主。
(懒人常用语)2. For here or to go?在这儿吃还是打包带走。
(快餐店用语)3. I wasn't born yesterday.我又不是三岁小孩。
(别当我是傻子)4. What do you do for relaxation?你平时做什么消遣?(for relaxation高大上的表达法)5. Take your time.慢慢来,别着急。
6. So far so good.目前为止,一切都好。
7. That's not like him.那不像是他的风格。
(太easy了吧,都不用style就搞定了)8. Can you keep an eye on my bag?帮我看一下包好吗?9. I couldn't help it.我没办法。
(爱莫能助,区别于cannot help doing something,忍不住做某事)10. We're in the same boat.我们处境相同。
(上了同一条贼船)11. It's out of the question.这是不可能的。
(区别于短语out of question 没问题)12. Do you have any openings?你们有空缺吗?(opening=vacancy指职位的空缺)13. Think nothing of it.别放在心上。
(安慰语)14. I'm not myself today.我今天心神不宁。
(魂已不在身上了)15. I have a sweet tooth.我喜欢吃甜食。
(连牙齿都是甜的,离蛀牙不远了)16. Don't beat around the bush.别拐弯抹角了。
17. It's up in the air尚未确定。
American English slangs美国俚语美国口语俚语(1)1.clock in 打卡Don't forget to clock in,otherwise you won't get paid.别忘了打卡,否则领不到钱。
e on to 对...轻薄;吃豆腐Tanya slapped Bill after he came on to her.Tanya在Bill对她轻薄之后打了他一巴掌。
e easily 易如反掌Languages come easily to some people.语言学习对有些人来说易如反掌。
4.don't have a cow别大惊小怪Don't have a cow! I'll pay for the damages.别大惊小怪的!我会赔偿损失的。
5.push around 欺骗Don't try to push me around!别想耍我!美国口语俚语(2)1.keep one's shirt on保持冷静Keep your shirt on. He didn't mean to offend you. That's just the way he talks.保持冷静。
那只是他说话的惯常方式,他并非有意要冒犯你。
2.cool it冷静一点Cool it. You are making me mad.冷静一点。
你快把我逼疯了。
3.joy ride兜风Let's go for a joy ride.让我们去兜兜风。
4.rap说唱乐Do you like rap music? I have trouble understanding the words.你喜欢说唱音乐吗?我听不太懂其中的歌词。
5.red-letter day大日子This is a red-letter day for Susan. She made her first sale to a very important client.今天是susan的大日子。
美国最地道最高频的300习惯用语1.Haveaniceday.祝你今天愉快2.Sofar,sogood.目前为止一切都好3.Takeitorleaveit.要就要,不要就拉倒4.Keepitup!继续努力,继续加油5.Goodforyou.好啊!做得好!6.Timeflies!时光如梭7.Timeismoney.时间就是金钱8.That'slife.这就是人生9.Nowyou'retalking.这才对嘛10.havebutterfliesinone'sstomach紧张11.Youaskedforit.你自找的12.readbetweenthelines字里行间的言外之意13.Therestishistory.众所皆知14.Alittlebirdtoldme.我听说的15.Itneverrainsbutitpours.祸不单行16.Mindyourownbusiness.不关你的事儿17.Hanginthere.坚持下去18.couldbeworse可能更糟19.Moneytalks.金钱万能20.countmeout不要算我21.Overmydeadbody!想都别想(除非我死了)22.gofifty-fiftyonsth.平分23.Youcansaythatagain!Yousaidit!你说的没错;你说对了24.Lookwho'stalking!看看你自己吧!25.It'sGreektome.这我完全不懂26.takemywordforit相信我的话27.notone'scupoftea不感兴趣;不合胃口28.Getreal!别闹了;别开玩笑了29.headoverheels深陷;完全地30.Suityourself.随你高兴31.What'sthecatch?有什么意图?32.letthecatoutofbag泄漏秘密33.sth.istouchandgo危险的情况;惊险的;一触即发的34.beatadeadhorse白费劲35.Thesky'sthelimit.没有限制36.onceinabluemoon千载难逢;难得一次37.Beprepared.准备好38.It'seasiersaidthandone.说的比做的简单39.havesecondthoughts考虑一下;犹豫40.behindsomeone'sback在某人背后;背着某人41.Betterlucknexttime.下次运气更好einhandy派得上用场43.rainscatsanddogs倾盆大雨44.Firstcome,firstserved.先来先招待;捷足先登45.It'snotmyday!今天运气真糟46.That'snewstome.这可是新闻呢47.There'snowaytotell.没办法知道48.readsb.likeanopenbook清楚某人心里的想法49.You'vegotmethere.你考到我了50.Easydoesit.慢慢来;小心一点;别生气了51.onthetipofone'stongue差一点就说出口;差一点就记起来的52.Themore,themerrier.越多越好53.letsomeoneoffthehook让某人摆脱麻烦、解脱困境54.besidethepoint离题的;不是重点55.burnthecandleatbothends白天晚上都要忙;花费很多精力56.meetadeadline截稿57.outofsight,outofmind眼不见为净;离久情疏58.rubsomeonethewrongway惹恼某人59.stoponone'stoes触怒到某人60.befedupwith对……感到厌烦61.givecreditwherecreditisdue.称赞该被赞美的人62.gofrombadtoworse每况愈下63.hitthejackpot中大奖,走运64.Italldependsonwhatonemeansbysth.看某人对于……是指什么意思65.accidentally/onpurpose不小心/故意66.inone'sbook在某人的字典里;对……而言67.Nopains,nogains一份耕耘,一份收获68.Youain'tseennothingyet.你还没看过更好(烂)的69.togivearaincheck改天的邀请70.That'swhatfriendsarefor.这就是好朋友啊71.It'sapainintheneck.很讨厌而难避免72.It'sthethoughtthatcounts.心意最重要73.thetipfotheiceberg冰山一角;危险的细微的征兆74.jumpdownsomeone'sthroat粗暴地回答某人;无理地打断某人的话75.savesth.forarainyday以备不时之需76.behindthescenes在幕后;在黑暗中77.bytheskinofone'steeth刚好,勉强,侥幸78.Don'trocktheboat.不要破坏现状、捣乱79.worthitsweightingold很有价值的80.speakfothedevil说曹操曹操到81.rightup/downsomeone'salley某人的专长82.Youneverknowwhatyoucandountilyoutry.不试试看,就不知道自己的潜力83.Youscratchmyback,andI'llscratchyours.你帮我,我也帮你84.Apennysavedisapennyearned.省一分就是赚一分85.getawayfromitall远离这一切86.makeamountainoutofamolehill大惊小怪;小题大做;言过其实87.Twoheadsarebetterthanone.三个臭皮匠抵过一个诸葛亮88.get/havecoldfeet紧张89.havesomeone'ssightonsth.看好了某样东西;决心要90.Honestyisthebestpolicy诚实为上策91.Nosoonersaidthandone.说做就做92.sleeplikealog睡得很沉93.throughthickandthin共同经历94.allintheday'swork习以为常;不足为奇95.Curiositykilledthecat.好奇伤身96.Greatmindsthinkalike.英雄所见略图97.Somepeopleneverlearn.有些人总是学不乖98.There'snoplacelikehome.没有比家更温暖的地方99.Youlearnsth.neweveryday.你每天都会学到新东西/知道新事情100.wrapthingsup把事情整理一番,做个结束101.atthedropofahat立即,随时102.Beautyisonlyskindeep.美丽是肤浅的103.Ittakestwototango.一个巴掌拍不响104.Neverputoffuntiltomorrowwhatyoucandotoday.今日事,今日毕105.Somepeoplehavealltheluck.有些人就是那么幸运106.Don'tbesuchapoorloser.不要输不起107.Don'tcryoverspiltmilk.覆水难收108.Itwouldn'thurttoask.问人又不会怎么样109.haveone'sheadintheclouds心不在焉110.Neversaydie.决不要灰心111.seeingisbelieving眼见为实112.Patienceisavirtue.耐心是一种美德113.Talkischeap.光说没有用114.turnoveranewleaf重新开始115.burnthemidnightoil挑灯夜战116.grinandbearit默默忍受;忍耐着点117.sametoyou同样祝福你118.sth.isbetterthannothing有总比没有强119.Oppositesattract.异性相吸120.Thefeelingismutual.有同感121.thecalmbeforethestorm暴风雨前的宁静122.Theearlybirdcatchestheworm早起的鸟儿有虫吃123.Betterleftunsaid.最好还是不要说124.Tomorrowisanotherday.明天又是崭新的一天eoutinthewash真相大白;得到圆满的结果126.Everydoghashisday.十年风水轮流转127.burythehatchet言归于好;和好128.Agoodmanishardtofind.好人难找129.inthenickoftime及时130.Don'tspeaktoosoon.别说的太早131.There'snosuchthingasafreelunch.天下没有免费的午餐132.withoutbattinganeyelid眼眨都不眨;泰然自若133.knowtheropes知道学习规则或内容134.paythroughthenose花很多钱135.selllikehotcakes很畅销136.What'sdoneisdone.做了就做了137.Lookbeforeyouleap.三思而后行138.Whenthechipsaredown.在重要关头;到了关键时刻139.betone'sbottomdollar确信无疑140.Varietyisthespiceoflife.多样化丰富生活141.awolfinsheep'sclothing披着羊皮的狼142.Hastemakeswaste.欲速则不达143.likeabullinachinashop笨手笨脚;莽撞行事144.someoneisnotoutofthewoodsyet还未脱离危险145.Thebestthingsinlifearefree.生命中最好的东西是金钱买不到的146.Easycome,easygo.来得快,去得快147.Idon'thaveaclue.我不知道148.Bettersafethansorry.宁愿安全(可靠)也不要后悔149.Practicemakesperfect.孰能生巧150.forcryingoutloud哎呀呀!拜托151.onthespurofthemoment一时冲动;一时兴起152.Everylittlebitcounts.一点一滴都算153.drivesb.tothewall使某人发疯/受不了;使某人束手无策154.getsth.offone'schest倾吐心中的事;落下心中的大石头155.Twowrongsdon'tmakearight.报复于事无补156.theblindleadingtheblind外行领导外行157.inthesameboat同命相连158.Appearancescanbedeceiving.外表是会骗人的159.onlytimewilltell只有时间会证明160.Don'tputallyoureggsinonebasket.别孤注一掷161.takethegoodwiththebad好的与坏的都要一起接受162.takethebullbythehorns当机立断;大胆果断地解决问题163.That'sthelaststraw.使人无法忍受的最后一击164.Youcan'tpleaseeveryone.你无法使每一个人都满意165.Aneyeforaneye,andatoothforatooth.以眼还眼,以牙还牙166.Moneydoesn'tgrowontrees.金钱得来不易167.costsb.anarmandaleg花大笔钱168.havetheupperhand占优势169.everythingbutthesink所有的东西170.Boyswillbeboys.男孩就是男孩171.Notbeabletogetawordinedgewise.插不上话172.gobacktosquareone回到原地173.It'snevertoolatetolearn.学习永远不嫌晚;亡羊补牢犹未晚174.Leavewellenoughalone.维持现状;对现在已经很满意了,不用变更175.onafirst-namebasis直呼其名(很熟的)176.Nothingtowritehomeabout.没什么值得说的;不值得推荐177.packedinlikesardines挤得要命178.Thereareotherfishinthesea.天涯何处无芳草;还有别的机会179.Whatyouseeiswhatyouget.你看到什么就是什么eoutsmellinglikearose一枝独秀181.hearthroughthegrapevine听到谣言182.readyouloudandclear听得很清楚;很了解你183.haveasweettooth喜欢甜食(喜欢某物)184.knowsb.likethebackofone'shand很了解某人185.It'snottheendoftheworld.不是世界末日eawayempty-handed一无所获187.breathedownsomeone'sneck紧跟在某人后面;监督某人188.costsb.aprettypenny很贵189.fillsomeone'sshoes接替某人的职位190.actthemustard达到标准191.likeadreamcometrue如梦成真192.zeroinonsth.专注于;对准(两个介词并用,奇怪)193.put/laysth.ontheline坦白的说,冒……风险194.likeafishoutofwater感到尴尬不适应195.Allsystemsarego.准备好了。
美剧高频口语1、It's not my cup of tea. 我对这个不感冒。
My boyfriend loves football, but it's not my cup of tea.我男朋友很喜欢足球运动,但我不喜欢。
I'm sorry, but I have to say it's not my cup of tea.对不起,我只能说这不是我所擅长的。
Tom:It's not my cup of tea. Iced coke will be nice.汤姆:那不太合我的口味。
冰可乐还不错2、I messed up the whole thing. 我把一切都搞砸了。
3、I think I'll pass. 我想我还是不用了。
But I think I'll pass. - So how do you feel about all this?但是我想我心领了 -那你的感觉呢?I think I'll pass this time.我想这次我不参加了。
Thanks, but I think I'll pass.谢谢,我想这样就够了。
4、I swear to God. 我对天发誓。
I'm innocent, I swear to God.我对天发誓,我是无辜的。
Nothing! I swear to god! It wasn't me!没什么!我对天发誓!不是我!5、I'll make it up to you. 我会补偿你的。
Thank you for buying me the ticket-I'll make it up to you later. 谢谢你给我买了票——以后我要还你情。
You've been so kind. I'll make it all up to you one day.你对我这么好,我总有一天会报答你的。
美国最地道,最高频的300习惯用语1. Have a nice day. 祝你今天愉快2. So far, so good. 目前为止一切都好3. Take it or leave it. 要就要,不要就拉倒4. Keep it up! 继续努力,继续加油5. Good for you. 好啊!做得好!6. Time flies!时光如梭7. Time is money. 时间就是金钱8. That's life. 这就是人生9. Now you're talking. 这才对嘛10. have butterflies in one's stomach 紧张11. You asked for it. 你自找的12. read between the lines 字里行间的言外之意13. The rest is history. 众所皆知14. A little bird told me. 我听说的15. It never rains but it pours. 祸不单行16. Mind your own business. 不关你的事儿17. Hang in there. 坚持下去18. could be worse 可能更糟19. Money talks. 金钱万能20. count me out 不要算我21. Over my dead body! 想都别想(除非我死了)22. go fifty-fifty on sth. 平分23. You can say that again! You said it! 你说的没错;你说对了24. Look who's talking! 看看你自己吧!25. It's Greek to me. 这我完全不懂26. take my word for it 相信我的话27. not one's cup of tea 不感兴趣;不合胃口28. Get real ! 别闹了;别开玩笑了29. head over heels 深陷;完全地30. Suit yourself. 随你高兴31. What's the catch? 有什么意图?32. let the cat out of bag 泄漏秘密33. sth. is touch and go 危险的情况;惊险的;一触即发的34. beat a dead horse 白费劲35. The sky's the limit. 没有限制36. once in a blue moon 千载难逢;难得一次37. Be prepared. 准备好38. It's easier said than done. 说的比做的简单39. have second thoughts 考虑一下;犹豫40. behind someone's back 在某人背后;背着某人41. Better luck next time. 下次运气更好42. come in handy 派得上用场43. rains cats and dogs 倾盆大雨44. First come, first served. 先来先招待;捷足先登45. It's not my day! 今天运气真糟46. That's news to me. 这可是新闻呢47. There's no way to tell. 没办法知道48. read sb. like an open book 清楚某人心里的想法49. You've got me there. 你考到我了50. Easy does it. 慢慢来;小心一点;别生气了51. on the tip of one's tongue 差一点就说出口;差一点就记起来的52. The more, the merrier. 越多越好53. let someone off the hook 让某人摆脱麻烦、解脱困境54. beside the point 离题的;不是重点55. burn the candle at both ends 白天晚上都要忙;花费很多精力56. meet a deadline 截稿57. out of sight, out of mind 眼不见为净;离久情疏58. rub someone the wrong way 惹恼某人59. stop on one's toes 触怒到某人60. be fed up with 对……感到厌烦61. give credit where credit is due. 称赞该被赞美的人62. go from bad to worse 每况愈下63. hit the jackpot 中大奖,走运64. It all depends on what one means by sth. 看某人对于……是指什么意思65. accidentally/on purpose 不小心/故意66. in one's book 在某人的字典里;对……而言67. No pains, no gains 一份耕耘,一份收获68. You ain't seen nothing yet. 你还没看过更好(烂)的69. to give a rain check 改天的邀请70. That's what friends are for. 这就是好朋友啊71. It's a pain in the neck. 很讨厌而难避免72. It's the thought that counts. 心意最重要73. the tip fo the iceberg 冰山一角;危险的细微的征兆74. jump down someone's throat 粗暴地回答某人;无理地打断某人的话75. save sth. for a rainy day 以备不时之需76. behind the scenes 在幕后;在黑暗中77. by the skin of one's teeth 刚好,勉强,侥幸78. Don't rock the boat. 不要破坏现状、捣乱79. worth its weight in gold 很有价值的80. speak fo the devil 说曹操曹操到81. right up/down someone's alley 某人的专长82. You never know what you can do until you try.不试试看,就不知道自己的潜力83. You scratch my back, and I'll scratch yours. 你帮我,我也帮你84. A penny saved is a penny earned. 省一分就是赚一分85. get away from it all 远离这一切86. make a mountain out of a molehill 大惊小怪;小题大做;言过其实87. Two heads are better than one. 三个臭皮匠抵过一个诸葛亮88. get/ have cold feet 紧张89. have someone's sight on sth. 看好了某样东西;决心要90. Honesty is the best policy 诚实为上策91. No sooner said than done. 说做就做92. sleep like a log 睡得很沉93. through thick and thin 共同经历94. all in the day's work 习以为常;不足为奇95. Curiosity killed the cat. 好奇伤身96. Great minds think alike. 英雄所见略图97. Some people never learn. 有些人总是学不乖98. There's no place like home. 没有比家更温暖的地方99. You learn sth. new everyday. 你每天都会学到新东西/知道新事情100. wrap things up 把事情整理一番,做个结束101. at the drop of a hat 立即,随时102. Beauty is only skin deep. 美丽是肤浅的103. It takes two to tango. 一个巴掌拍不响104. Never put off until tomorrow what you can do today. 今日事,今日毕105. Some people have all the luck. 有些人就是那么幸运106. Don't be such a poor loser. 不要输不起107. Don't cry over spilt milk. 覆水难收108. It wouldn't hurt to ask. 问人又不会怎么样109. have one's head in the clouds 心不在焉110. Never say die. 决不要灰心111. seeing is believing 眼见为实112. Patience is a virtue. 耐心是一种美德113. Talk is cheap. 光说没有用114. turn over a new leaf 重新开始115. burn the midnight oil 挑灯夜战116. grin and bear it 默默忍受;忍耐着点117. same to you 同样祝福你118. sth. is better than nothing 有总比没有强119. Opposites attract. 异性相吸120. The feeling is mutual. 有同感121. the calm before the storm 暴风雨前的宁静122. The early bird catches the worm 早起的鸟儿有虫吃123. Better left unsaid. 最好还是不要说124. Tomorrow is another day. 明天又是崭新的一天125. come out in the wash 真相大白;得到圆满的结果126. Every dog has his day. 十年风水轮流转127. bury the hatchet 言归于好;和好128. A good man is hard to find. 好人难找129. in the nick of time 及时130. Don't speak too soon. 别说的太早131. There's no such thing as a free lunch. 天下没有免费的午餐132. without batting an eyelid 眼眨都不眨;泰然自若133. know the ropes 知道学习规则或内容134. pay through the nose 花很多钱135. sell like hot cakes 很畅销136. What's done is done. 做了就做了137. Look before you leap. 三思而后行138. When the chips are down. 在重要关头;到了关键时刻139. bet one's bottom dollar 确信无疑140. Variety is the spice of life. 多样化丰富生活141. a wolf in sheep's clothing 披着羊皮的狼142. Haste makes waste. 欲速则不达143. like a bull in a china shop 笨手笨脚;莽撞行事144. someone is not out of the woods yet 还未脱离危险145. The best things in life are free. 生命中最好的东西是金钱买不到的146. Easy come, easy go. 来得快,去得快147. I don't have a clue. 我不知道148. Better safe than sorry. 宁愿安全(可靠)也不要后悔149. Practice makes perfect. 孰能生巧150. for crying out loud 哎呀呀!拜托151. on the spur of the moment 一时冲动;一时兴起152. Every little bit counts. 一点一滴都算153. drive sb. to the wall 使某人发疯/受不了;使某人束手无策154. get sth. off one's chest 倾吐心中的事;落下心中的大石头155. Two wrongs don't make a right. 报复于事无补156. the blind leading the blind 外行领导外行157. in the same boat 同命相连158. Appearances can be deceiving. 外表是会骗人的159. only time will tell 只有时间会证明160. Don't put all your eggs in one basket. 别孤注一掷161. take the good with the bad 好的与坏的都要一起接受162. take the bull by the horns 当机立断;大胆果断地解决问题163. That's the last straw. 使人无法忍受的最后一击164. You can't please everyone. 你无法使每一个人都满意165. An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth. 以眼还眼,以牙还牙166. Money doesn't grow on trees. 金钱得来不易167. cost sb. an arm and a leg 花大笔钱168. have the upper hand 占优势169. everything but the sink 所有的东西170. Boys will be boys. 男孩就是男孩171. Not be able to get a word in edgewise. 插不上话172. go back to square one 回到原地173. It's never too late to learn. 学习永远不嫌晚;亡羊补牢犹未晚174. Leave well enough alone. 维持现状;对现在已经很满意了,不用变更175. on a first-name basis 直呼其名(很熟的)176. Nothing to write home about. 没什么值得说的;不值得推荐177. packed in like sardines 挤得要命178. There are other fish in the sea. 天涯何处无芳草;还有别的机会179. What you see is what you get. 你看到什么就是什么180. come out smelling like a rose 一枝独秀181. hear through the grapevine 听到谣言182. read you loud and clear 听得很清楚;很了解你183. have a sweet tooth 喜欢甜食(喜欢某物)184. know sb. like the back of one's hand 很了解某人185. It's not the end of the world. 不是世界末日186. come away empty-handed 一无所获187. breathe down someone's neck 紧跟在某人后面;监督某人188. cost sb. a pretty penny 很贵189. fill someone's shoes 接替某人的职位190. act the mustard 达到标准191. like a dream come true 如梦成真192. zero in on sth. 专注于;对准(两个介词并用,奇怪)193. put/ lay sth. on the line 坦白的说,冒……风险194. like a fish out of water 感到尴尬不适应195. All systems are go. 准备好了。
美国人平时所用的许多短语,看似普通,但有的会有特別意义,究竟是俚语、口语或俗语,没有绝对的定义。
其实名称不重要,最重要的是懂得意义和用法,不是吗?1. to have(many) irons in the fire:to have a lot of activities going on at the same time(同时有许多事,想马上全部做完,但又不知从何开始,似乎忙得不可开交)Don't bother him because he has many irons in the fire. (別打扰他,他事情太多,忙得很!)Some people even like to have many irons in the fire. (有些人喜欢有很多事忙忙碌碌。
)2. to talk over (one's) head(s):to use large or big words so that audience will not understand exact meaning(指所谈论的内容过于专业或高深,非一般人可以理解;也指有人为了表現自己才学非凡,故意谈些高深理论或用些难字,吓唬別人)Dr. Lee's lecture was so specialized that he almost talked over our heads. (李博士的演讲太专业了,几乎使我们无法理解。
)In order to show his profound knowledge he talks over my head. (为了表現他的学问高深,他故弄玄虚。
)3. to put (something) back into (in) its cage:to put something under control (可以控制某件事情,多半指政治、健康等)We are trying to put inflation back into its cage and our economy is on the mend. (我们正在设法控制通货膨胀,同时改善我们得经济。
美国经典英语俚语短语美国也是一个广泛使用英语的国家,流传着许多经典的英语俚语。
下面是的一部分美国经典英语俚语短语,欢迎阅读。
还有更多的精彩阅读在等你。
1.Clear the air 消除误会To settle a dispute and restore good relationsExample: We had a meeting with the workers, and I think we’ve cleared the air now。
2.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。
3.A bad egg 缺乏道德的人11.Be in a black mood 情绪极差To be so negative about everything that it is impossible for anyone to reason with him/herExample: My father has been in a black mood for days, we dare not say anything to him。
12.Feeling blue 感到无精打采Feeling sad or depressedExample: She’s feeli ng blue, because the man she loves is far away。
13.New blood 新成员New people brought into an organization to introduce different and original ideasExample: It was decided to bring new blood into the school by employing teachers with the latest training。
Thousand times no! 绝对办不到!Easy does it. 慢慢来。
Don't push me. 别逼我。
Have a good of it.玩的很高兴。
What is the fuss?吵什么? Still up?还没睡呀?It doesn't make any differences. 没关系。
Don't let me down. 别让我失望。
God works. 上帝的安排。
Don't take ill of me. 别生我气。
Does it serve your purpose?对你有用吗?Don't flatter me. 过奖了。
Big mouth! 多嘴驴!Sure thing! 当然!I''m going to go. 我这就去。
Never mind. 不要紧。
Can-do. 能人。
Close-up. 特写镜头。
Drop it! 停止!Bottle it! 闭嘴!Don''t play possum! 别装蒜!There is nobody by that name working here.这里没有这个人。
Break the rules. 反规则。
How big of you! 你真棒!Poor thing! 真可怜!Nuts! 呸;胡说;混蛋Make it up! 不记前嫌!Watch you mouth. 注意言辞。
Any urgent thing?有急事吗?Don't over do it. 别太过分了。
Can you dig it?你搞明白了吗?You want a bet?你想打赌吗?What if I go for you?我替你去怎么样?Who wants?谁稀罕?Follow my nose. 凭直觉做某事。
Gild the lily. 画蛇添足。
I'll be seeing you. 再见。
地道的美语常用俚语50个地道的美语常用俚语 50个经常看美剧的朋友可能会很有体会,英语俚语还是非常有用,你可以不会用或者用不好,但如果看到了或听到了,不明白它的意思,那同样影响交流的,因为有些英语俚语太常见了,每个词都认识,但就是不知道是什么意思。
转了别人发布的一些俚语贴出来。
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 relationsExample: We had a meeting with the workers, and I think we’ve cleared the air now.3 Cost an arm and a leg 极其昂贵To be very expensiveExample: 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 avoidedExample: You mustn’t lend Tim money, he’s a bad egg. You’ll never see him or your money again!5 In the Bag 稳操胜券Said of an achievement which is secureExample: 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 unpredictableExample: 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 conditionsExample: 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 familiarExample: That face rings a bell, where have I seen him before?9 Tighten one’s belt 节衣缩食To cut down on spending because there is less income than beforeExample: 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 一石二鸟To complete two tasks together, with less effort than doing them separatelyExample: 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 情绪极差To be so negative about everything that it is impossible for anyone to reason with him/herExample: My father has been in a black mood for days, we dare not say anything to him.12 New blood 新成员New people brought into an organization to introducedifferent and original ideasExample: It was decided to bring new blood into the school by employing teachers with the latest training.13 Feeling blue 感到无精打采Feeling sad or depressedExample: 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 somethingExample: I’m trying to get to the bottom of why David left without saying goodbye.15 A piece of cake 轻松的事Something which is very easy to doExample: Here…let me put the batteries in for you. It’s a piece of cake.16 Pay a call 拜访To visit somebodyExample: 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 planningExample: By chance, I bumped into my wife in the shopping mall18 Round the clock 夜以继日的To do something continuously, without a break or pauseExample: The ambulance services worked round the clock hauling people trapped in the building to safety.19 Keep one’s cool 保持冷静To stay calm in a difficult situationExample: 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 处于困境In an extremely difficult situationExample: Whenever I get into a tight corner, I try to rely on quick thinking to get out of it.21 Keep in the dark 隐瞒To keep something secretExample: We know my brother has a new girlfriend, but he's keeping her name in the dark.22 Fall on deaf ears 不加理睬的, 不听取Not to take any notice of what is saidExample: The city council’s order that garbage should be put in the bins fell on deaf ears; the sidewalks are still littered with trash!23 Take things easy 放轻松To relaxExample: It's better for our health to take things easy than to worry about problems all the time.24 Eat like a horse 吃得很多To eat a lot; to have a very big appetiteExample: Fred eats like a horse. When I was a growing lad like him, I used to eat a lot, too.25 Catch one’s eye 吸引某人注意To attract somebody’s attentionExample: A movement behind the curtain caught my eye – I thought it was a burglar and rushed out of the room!26 Have an eye for something 对某事(某物体)了解得非常清楚To be very good at doing something, or have a great understanding of something.Example: As a botanist, he has to describe and draw plants accurately, so he must have an eye for detail.27 Turn a blind eye .熟视无睹To ignore an action, even though one should do something about itExample: Parents will spoil their children if they constantly turn a blind eye to their bad behavior.28 Keep an eye on 照看, 密切注视To watch carefully; to look afterExample: Keep an eye on my purse – I'm just going to the bathroom.29 Lose face 丢脸To have one's reputation spoiled; to be embarrassedExample: The large drug houses have lost face, because smaller companies are selling similar products at a cheaper price!30 Lead the field 处于领头地位To be the most successful person or group in an activityExample: For decades, the House of Dior led the field inelegant fashion design.31 Get out of hand 失去控制To be out of controlExample: The problem of suicide bombings is getting out of hand; there seems to be no way to stop them.32 Give a hand 提供帮助To help somebody with somethingExample: Please give me a hand and hold this board while I paint it.33 Learn by heart 牢记To memorize something; to have learned something word for word or very precisely.Example: At school we often learned Shakespeare’s sonnets by heart and recited them in front of the class.34 On hold 尚未办理的事情Something set aside and waiting to be dealt withExample: Our vacation plans are on hold right now; because my Dad’s just been admitted to hospital with a stomach ulcer.35 A dark horse 出乎意料的嬴家An unexpected winner.Example: A dark horse in this year’s basketball cup。
40个特别有威力的地道美国英语俚语,值得人人研读收藏!1、Bent out of shape这个俚语指的意思是“非常的恼怒或者沮丧”。
例句:It's really not worth getting so bent out of shape just because your boss ignored your comments.不就是你老板没在意你的意见嘛,你也没必要这么气嘟嘟的啊。
2、Burn someone up这个俚语说的是“让某某人非常生气”,和 bent out of shape类似。
例句:What you just said really burns me up! 你刚刚说的那些话真是把我气死了!3、Bust someone’s ass to do something我很喜欢这个俚语。
它说的是“火急火燎的赶着去做某事”。
例句:I wouldn't bust my ass to finish that project if you told me you wouldn't need the analysis results this week. 你要早告诉我你这个星期不需要分析结果,我也不会那么着急上火的赶那个项目了!4、Cheap shot这个俚语表示的“很阴很贱的一种行为”,有一种“暗箭伤人”的意思。
例句:You told her boyfriend he is in love with you? That's really a cheap shot!你告诉她男朋友说他爱的是你?你这种做法也太阴了吧?!5、freak of nature直译为“自然的怪诞”,其实就是表示“这个怪胎”的意思,但不一定就是坏话,有时候也有戏谑的意思。
例句:That freak of nature even really finished that 20-page paper in 2 days!那个怪胎居然真的在2天里完成了那篇20页的论文!6、Have guts to do something/gutlessguts的本意是“内脏”,但在美语口语经常被用作“胆量、勇气”的意思。
Lesson 1 Bob's Day at Work
第一课鲍勃的工作日
Bob works as a manager in a furniture store. Peter, his boss, is not happy about sales. Bob’s new advertising campaign hasn’t helped. Peter decides to fire him.
鲍勃在一家家具店当经理。
他的老板皮特对销售情况不是很满意。
鲍勃的新宣传活动并未起作用。
皮特决定炒他的鱿鱼。
Peter: Bob, I hate to break the news, but our sales were down again last month.
皮特:鲍勃,我不想说这件事,可是我们上月的销售额又下降了。
Bob: Down again, Peter?
鲍勃:又下降了,皮特?
Peter: Yeah. These days, everybody’s shopping at our competition, Honest Abe’s Furniture Store.
皮特:对呀。
最近人们都在我们的竞争对手Honest Abe家具店买东西。
Bob: But everything in there costs an arm and a leg!
鲍勃:可是那里的东西贵得不得了。
Peter: That’s true. They do charge top dollar.
皮特:确实是这样。
他们确实是要价很高。
Bob: And their salespeople are very strange. They really give me the creeps!
鲍勃:而且他们的销售人员很怪。
让我都起鸡皮疙瘩了。
Peter: Well, they must be doing something right over there. Meanwhile, we’re about to go belly-up.
皮特:不过,他们肯定有过人之处。
对了,我们就要倒闭了。
Bob: I’m sorry to hear that. I thought my new advertising campaign would save the day.
鲍勃:我对此很抱歉。
我原以为我的新宣传活动可以扭转颓势呢。
Peter: Let’s face it: your advertising campaign was a real flop.
皮特:接受现实吧:你的宣传活动完全失败。
Bob: Well then I’ll go back to the drawing board.
鲍勃:那我从头再来吧。
Peter: It’s too late for that. You’re fired!
皮特:那就太迟了。
你被解雇了。
Bob: What? You’re giving me the ax?
鲍勃:什么?你要解雇我?
Peter: Yes. I’ve already found a new manager. She’s as sharp as a tack.
皮特:对。
我已经物色到了一个新的经理。
她可说是聪明绝顶。
Bob: Can’t we even talk this over? After all, I’ve been working here for 10 years.
鲍勃:我们不能好好谈一下吗?毕竟,我都在这里一直工作10年了。
Peter: There’s no point in arguing, Bob. I’ve already made up my
mind.
皮特:争论是没用的,鲍勃。
我已经打定主意了。
Bob: Oh well, at least I won’t have to put up with your nonsense anymore! Goodbye to you and goodbye to this dead-end job.
鲍勃:也好,至少我再也不用忍受你的那些废话了。
现在就和你,还有这份没有前途的工作说再见了。
Peter: Please leave before I lose my temper!
皮特:请你离开,免得我发脾气了。
IDIOMS 习语
about to – ready to; on the verge of 即将
after all – despite everything; the fact is 毕竟
at least –anyway; the good thing is that… ; no less than 反正;至少(数量)
to break the news – to make something known 告知,告诉
to cost an arm and a leg – to be very expensive 昂贵
dead-end job –a job that won’t lead to anything else 没有前途的工作
(let’s) face it – accept a difficult reality 接受现实
to give one the creeps – to create a feeling of disgust or horror 让某人恶心,起鸡皮疙瘩
to go back to the drawing board – to start a task over because the
last try failed; to start again from the beginning 从头再来
to go belly-up – to go bankrupt 破产
to give someone the ax – to fire someone 解雇
to lose one’s temper – to become very angry 发脾气
to make up one’s mind – to reach a decision; to decide 拿定主意There’s no point in –There’s no reason to; it’s not worth ( doing something) 没有意义
to put up with – to endure without complaint 忍受
real flop/flop – a failure 失败
to save the day – to prevent a disaster or misfortune 扭转颓势
as sharp as a tack – very intelligent 聪明绝顶
to talk over – to discuss 讨论
top dollar – the highest end of a price range; a lot of money 高价
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