部分美国俚语
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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。
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 theway 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。
超级干货!167条美国俚语,让你迅速提高口语!英语·美国俚语今日重点a stony stare 冷眼旁观philosopher's stone 灵丹妙药give sb. a stone for bread 帮助是假愚弄是真a rolling stone gathers no moss 滚石不生苔only a stone's throw from here 扔块石头的距离hard as a stone 坚如磐石a heart of stone 铁石心肠throw stones at one's own house 搬起石头砸自己的脚英语俚语167条【强烈建议收藏】1. apple-polisher 马屁精.2. as busy as a bee 象蜜蜂忙忙碌碌的3. as graceful as a swan 象天鹅姿态优雅的4. as gentle as a lamb 象羊羔性情温顺的5. as cunning as a fox 象狐狸一样狡猾的6. as poor as a church mouse 一贫如洗7. I'm beat. 我非常疲乏8. beat gums 空洞无物用处不大!连篇的讲话9. bell the cat 为众人的利益承担风险10. black sheep 害群之马11. Buddy, where is john 要上厕所?12. Bungee jumping 蹦极跳13. Stop bugging me, man! 喂别烦我了14. blue collar 蓝领15. white collar 白领16. pink collar 粉领族指和蓝领体力工人相当的女性工人17. gold-collar workers 金领族18. dog-eared books 读得卷了边的书19. dog sleep 不时惊醒的睡眠20. dog-tired 像狗一样的累21. dog watch 夜班22. old dog 上了岁数的人老手23. a sly dog 偷鸡摸狗者24. a yellow dog 杂种狗卑鄙可耻的小人25. a big dog 看门狗保镖要人26. You're a lucky dog! 你真是个幸运儿27. hot dog 热狗28. dog nose 啤酒与杜松子酒的混合酒29. a dog in a blanket 葡萄卷饼或卷布丁30. as faithful as a dog 像狗一般的忠诚31. He that lies down with dogs must rise up with flea. 近朱者赤近墨者黑32. A good dog deserves a good bone. 西方人论功行赏时常说'好狗应有好骨头'33. a dog in the manger 占着马槽不拉屎34. Honey, I forget to duck. 亲爱的我忘记闪开了35. eat crow 由于夸大其词或过分自信最后不得不承认错误36. eat his words 食言37. out at elbows 捉襟见肘38. elbow one's way 用胳膊肘挤来挤去为自己开道39. get a black eye 被别人打青了眼睛40. mind your eye 叫别人当心41. blink our eyes 眨眼睛42. flash our eyes at sth. 瞟一眼43. make eyes 抛媚眼44. cast sheep's eye 暗送秋波45. You have an eye for something. 有眼光有见解46. finely arched eyebrows 纤细的弓形眉47. pencil the eyebrows 描眉48. eyebrow pencil 眉笔49. rough bushy eyebrows 浓密的粗眉50. eyelash grower 睫毛膏51. eyelash curler 卷睫毛器52. without turning an eyelash 泰然自若不动声色53. not bat an eyelid 没合眼睡觉54. not bat an eyelid 对事情泰然自若55. hang on by the eyelids 事情危在旦夕56. face the music 不得不接受惩罚承担后果必须承受出现的局面57. a matter of face 面子攸关的事情58. lose face 丢面子59. save one's face 挽回面子60. pull a long face 拉长了脸61. make a face at you 对你做个鬼脸62. have the face 厚颜无耻.63. cold fish 态度冷冰冰没有热情的人64. drink like a fish 牛饮65. flats 平跟鞋66. footfall 客流量68. green eyed 嫉妒69. green finger thumb 把大伙干不好的活都干得漂漂亮亮.70. green hand 生手.71. green light 允许许可.72. green revolution 绿色革命.74. the green years 青春年华75. He is ripe in years but green in heart. 形容某人是老当益壮76. lose your heart to someone 和某人谈恋爱77. lack heart 缺乏勇气78. win your heart 赢得你的心79. broken heart 破碎的心80. heart of stone 石头心肠81. pour out your heart 倾吐你的心事82. have a heart 可怜可怜你83. his heart in the right place 他的心肠是很好的84. not to wear your heart on your sleeve 不要太情绪化85. Don't take the failure to your heart. 别为失败而难过86. lose heart 失去信心87. your heart of gold 金子般的心美好心灵88. write a letter to her and declared your heart. 写信表达爱慕之情89. Don't let your heart get cold. 不要让你的热情冷却下来90. a man after her own heart 正和她心意的人91. put your heart at rest 放下心来92. straight from the horse's mouth 来自权威和可靠的消息93. I was welcomed with open arms. 我被热烈欢迎94. Jargon 行话95. keep a good house 招待周到.96. kill someone with kindness 热情的让人受不了97. know sth. like the palm of one's hand 了如指掌98. lashes 睫毛99. lead a cat-and-dog life 过着不和睦的敌对的生活100. lead a double life 婚外恋婚外情101. leather boots 皮靴102. love at first sight 一见钟情103. lummox 傻大个儿.104. lean meat 瘦肉105. fat meat 肥肉106. salted meat 咸肉107. fresh meat 鲜肉108. smoked meat (bacon) 熏肉109. strong meat 难以消化的食品难理解的事物110. grill the meat 在烤架上把肉烤得滋滋冒油111. fry the meat 把肉炒一下112. a meaty book 一本有实际内容的好书113. you young monkey 小淘气鬼114. Stop monkeying with my camera! 别摆弄我的相机115. make a monkey (out) of 愚弄耍弄.116. monkey business 耍些骗人的把戏捣鬼.117. Monkey 代表500 美元.118. Nature calls 要上厕所119. pain in the neck 讨厌恶心.120. up to one's neck 忙的不可开交121. break one's neck 努力地拼命地做事.123. save one's neck 免受苦难或惩罚.124. crane one's neck to see sth. 伸长脖子看什么东西125. never say uncle 嘴硬不肯服输不肯承认126. Tom never says uncle.127. nitpicker 爱吹毛求疵的人128. others by noticing small and unimportant differences 129. one track-minded 单轨思维大脑不灵活缺乏灵活的思维能力.130. one's cup of tea 某人喜欢的事情.131. I hope you'll soon be in the pink again. 我希望你早点恢复健康132. play the woman 撒娇133. pupil 瞳孔134. his right man 他的得力助手135. The Last Rose of Summer 夏天的最后一朵玫瑰136. The Way-Side Rose 路边的玫瑰137. the rose of the party 晚会上最美丽最引人注目的女孩138. Everything is coming up roses. 自己经历的每件事都非常顺利圆满.139. Life is not all roses. 人生并不是十全十美140. No rose without a thorn. 没有不带刺的玫瑰141. rosy view 乐观看法142. rosy prospect 美好前景143. have roses in your cheeks 面色红润144. sandals 凉鞋145. set the world on fire 一些震撼世界的杰出成就146. platform shoes 厚底鞋147. lace up your shoes 系鞋带148. common as an old shoe 不摆架子平易近人149. be in another's shoes 处于别人的位置150. die in shoes 暴死街头151. My shoes bite (me). 鞋子穿了脚疼152. hiking shoes 旅游鞋153. sports shoes (sneakers) 运动鞋154. for a song 很便宜.155. soul mate 性情相同的人精神上的伙伴性情相同. 156. It's a steal! 真便宜157. stew 用小火慢慢地炖158. sticky business 让人左右为难的事情159. two-faced 两面派.160. in hot water 处在困境之中161. in smooth water 进入顺境162. spend money like water 花钱大手大脚163. pour cold water on your idea 向你的这个想法浇点冷水164. wedge heel 坡跟鞋165. wolf down his food 狼吞虎咽地吃东西166. cry wolf 谎言欺人.167. from the word go 立刻马上.。
美语俚语大全美国俚语是一种在非正式场合下使用广泛的口语形式。
下面是小编整理的美语俚语大全,一起来看看吧。
美语俚语摘抄face the music现的局面不得不接受惩罚、承担后果,必须承受出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 oflosing 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 themanddrive 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。
green 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 plantsgrow 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。
美式常用俚语美国俚语以其风趣幽默、形象生动的语言特质征服了越来越多的使用者,在美国现代生活中发挥着越来越重要的作用。
下面是小编整理的美式常用俚语,欢迎大家阅读。
美式常用俚语1.In The Nick Of TimeMeaning: At the last moment, just before something bad happens意思:在最后一刻,来的正是时候。
例句:1. The accident victim was near death, but the ambulance arrived in the nick of time and the paramedic saved her.这个伤者已经奄奄一息了,但是救护车在最后一刻赶到了!护理人员把他从死亡边缘拉了回来。
2. We ran as fast as we could toward the bus stop and got there just as the bus was pulling to a stop. We got there in the nick of time.我们以最快速度朝汽车站跑去,当我们到了车站时,汽车正好停了下来,我们到的正是时候。
Tips:①这个俚语常用在情况非常紧急的时候。
②“nick”还有一个很常见的词组“nick name”,意思是昵称。
2.Take a HikeMeaning:used for rudely telling someone to go away意思是:哪儿凉快哪儿歇着去吧例句:1. please take a hike while I'm drawing, don't interrupt me!我画画的时候请走开,不要打扰我!2. Our teacher told Jack that if he did n't learn to be quiet in class , he could take a hike .我们老师告诉杰克,如果他不学着在课堂上安静下来,他就可以滚出去了。
美国常用俚语美国俚语是美国使用过程中的一种普遍现象,是人们为满足特定的交际需要,谋求某种的交际效果,而采取的一种语言手段。
下面是小编整理的美国常用俚语,一起来看看吧。
美国常用俚语摘抄1. kick ass 了不起A: Wow, you fixed my computer in less than 10 minutes. You're good.A: 哇! 你不到十分钟就把我的计算机修好了呀! 你很棒!B: Yep. I just kick ass.B: 是的! 我就是厉害!"kick ass" 除了字面上的「踢屁股」外, 还有「厉害、打败」的意思。
当「踢屁股」时, 比如某人放你鸽子, 你很气, 就可以说: "I'm going to kick his ass." (我得踢他的屁股)。
当「厉害」用时, 就像上面例句一样用。
"kick ass" 还可作「打败某人的意思」。
比如某人一向在某方面比你强, 终于有一天你比他厉害了, 你就可以说:"Hahaha (I)kicked your ass."。
觉得 "ass" 太难听的人, 就用 "butt" 吧!【不管ass,还是butt,都是屁股的意思。
只写这些东东,真是不过butt比较正式一些。
黛西怎么老是庸俗不堪,社会主义精神的垃圾,我们新中国的有志青年可要擦亮眼睛,辩明是非啊!呵呵呵呵... 海泓注】2. kiss ass 拍马屁A: Mary, I'm sorry for cheating on you before. Do you see any chance that we can get back together?A: Mary, 我真的很抱歉对你不忠实。
你想我们可不可能重修旧好呢?B: I don't know, but you can kiss my ass.B: 不知道, 不过你可以亲我的屁屁(巴结我)。
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。
美国地道的俚语集锦美国俚语是一种常见的语言现象,遍及美国活的方方面面,具有很强的表达力和实用性,下面是小编整理的美国地道的俚语,感兴趣的过来看看吧。
美国地道的俚语摘抄1、Cross a bridge before one comes to it这个俚语很棒,说的是“杞人忧天”的意思,如果变成否定句意思就变成了“船到桥头自然直”。
The final exam is still months away. What are you nervous about? Don't cross a bridge before you come to it. Just enjoy your life now.期末考试还有好几个月呢,你紧张什么啊?放心吧,船到桥头自然直!神马都是浮云,还是好好享受生活吧。
2、Get one’s feet wet“把脚弄湿”,意思就是“第一次做某事”。
例句:If you've never invested money in the stock market, now is the time to get your feet wet.如果你从来没有往股市投过钱,那现在就是你试试身手的好时候了。
3、Get/Have someone’s number什么叫做“有某人的号码”?呵呵,其实说的是“对某人的动机和意图很了解”,也就是“心里有本帐”的意思。
看样子中文和英文还是有异曲同工之妙啊。
例句:Nancy was only interested in his fortune, but he got her number clearly.南希其实只是看中了他的钱而已,但是他心里跟明镜似的。
4、Put someone on the spot这个的俚语的意思是“让某人左右为难”。
例句:Buddy, you know you are really putting me on the spotby asking me to choose between my mom and my wife.哥们,你让我在我妈妈和我妻子之间选择,你不是让我左右为难吗?5、Put one’s ass on the line“把屁股放在线上”说的就是“冒险做某件事情”的意思。
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。
部分美国俚语性感妈妈yummy mummy熟女cougar(源自电影Cougar Club)奉子成婚shotgun marriage上课开小差zone out时尚达人fashion icon脑残体leetspeak团购group buying山寨copycat第一,软柿子可以说push-over,也可以叫cowardly lion。
第二,欺负人是bully。
第三,别烦我是leave me alone。
1.have good chemistry with each other有缘分;谈得来We have good chemistry。
我们一见如故。
2.be in sync同步的;协调的Do your personalities clash or are you in sync?你们的性格是矛盾还是很合拍?3.click(两人)合得来I really like talking to her.I think we two really click。
我很喜欢和她说话。
我觉得我们两个蛮合得来的。
4.hit it off聊得投机;相处融洽We've hit it off ever since we knew each other。
我们从刚认识就很投缘。
5.congeniality趣味相同;意气相投In such a fragile alliance,the congeniality may be vital。
对于如此脆弱的联合来说,他们的“情投意合”可谓至关重要。
patible表示想法、方法的“兼容”,引申一下,两个人如果能在想法上“兼容”,那就是“志趣相投、协调一致”了According to the zodiac,she is compatible with Aries and Virgo。
根据星座来看,她跟白羊座和处女座的人比较合得来。
7.have a lot in common有很多共同之处;有很多共同点I thought she was just a rich princess,but it looks like we have a lot in common。
我以为她不过是个千金小姐,但看来我们有许多共同点。
8.be easy to get along with平易近人We all consider the teacher easy to get along with。
我们都认为这个老师很好相处。
9.birds of a feather一丘之貉;特性很相同的人I'm not surprised those two are such friends;they're birds of a feather。
那两个人交情这么好我不惊讶,他们是一类人嘛。
Jessica在北京学汉语,她的中国朋友要是遇到了不知道用美语怎么说的词,就会来请教她。
今天她们讨论的是“两面派”。
Jessica:吴琼,我问你,“两面派”用美语怎么说?WQ:Hmm...我觉得两面派一定是double face,对吗?Jessica:Close!Actually it's two-faced。
WQ:哦!two-faced两张脸,当人一面背人一面,两面派。
Jessica:That's right.Sometimes a two-faced person will say nice things about you to your face,then tell others nasty things about you when you're not around。
WQ:哼,我最讨厌这种背后捅刀子的人了。
Jessica:I know!We call these people back stabbers。
WQ:Back stabber?S-t-a-b-b-e-r,stabber是用刀子捅别人的人,所以back stabber就是在背后给人下刀子的人喽!Jessica,不是吹牛,这种人我一眼就能识破。
Jessica:Wow!You must be a really good judge of character。
WQ:judge是法官,character是人品,你说我是a good judge of character,一定是说我看人看得准,眼光犀利,对吗?Jessica:Exactly.two-faced people can't fool you if you're a good judge of character。
WQ:不过我觉得,two faced people和back stabbers虽然都很讨厌,但他们也有些用处!Jessica:Really?WQ:Yeah.Their existence will help you see who your real friends are!没有他们的存在,怎么能显出哪些人才是真朋友呢!Jessica:有道理!Now let's see what you've learned today。
WQ:第一:形容某人两面派是two-faced;第二:背后害人的人是back stabber;第三:形容看人准,可以说someone is a good judge of character。
1.screw up弄糟,搞砸She had screwed up and had to do it all over again.她把事情搞砸了,只得重新再做。
2.trip up犯错误;出差错I tripped up in the interview and said something rather silly.我在面试中不慎说了一些蠢话。
3.goof up出大错,把……搞乱Don't goof up.别出岔子。
4.blow it搞砸Why did you blow it?你怎么搞砸了?5.mess up一团糟It made him squirm to think how he'd messed up the interview.他想到面试时自己表现得那么差劲,心里真不是滋味儿。
6.play the devil with把……搞乱The delay on the track has played the very devil with the train timetable.铁路线上的这次误点已严重打乱了列车的运行时刻。
7.ruin it搞砸,弄坏She poured water all over my painting and ruined it.她把水倒在我整幅画上,把画全毁了。
8.foul up搞砸Our plans were fouled up by the bad weather.我们的计划被坏天气破坏了。
9.make a hash of弄糟They've made a hash of their financial affairs.他们把自己的财务搞得一团糟。
10.bomb本意是轰炸,口语表示“把什么给东西搞砸了”I bombed the test.我考砸了。
11.go pear-shaped没把事情做好It's all gone pear-shaped.事情全被搞砸了。
12.run into the ground毁坏,破坏During her brief time as chief executive Marjorie just about ran the company into the ground.在短暂的首席执行官任期中,马乔里几乎把公司搞砸了。
13.fuck up搞糟,搞坏,闯祸(美国粗俗语,慎用)You'll fuck up the motor if you're not careful.你要是不当心会把马达弄坏的。
Donny在北京学汉语,他的中国朋友要是遇到了不知道用美语怎么说的词,就会来请教他。
今天是琼燕要问的:电灯泡。
QY:Happy Friday,Donny!你今天晚上有什么计划吗?Donny:Hmm,not yet.What do you have in mind?QY:Let's go salsa!!我今晚要跟两个朋友去跳salsa,可他们俩是一对,我可真不想夹在中间,当大电灯泡--very bright light bulb!Donny:I see.You don't want to be the third wheel.QY:The third wheel?Donny:Yep!Wheel is spelled w-h-e-e-l.The third wheel,第三个轮子,it's a very colloquial way of saying a third person joining a couple in a social context.QY:没错!我就是不想当the third wheel!Donny:Exactly,you wouldn't want to bother any love birds,right?QY:Wait!Love birds?爱的鸟儿?Donny:Yep!In English,we often use the word love birds to refer to a couple who are openly affectionate,especially in public.就是大庭广众之下卿卿我我。
你不想打扰这对love birds吧?QY:可不是吗!不过这两个人很配!They are a great match!Donny:Oh that's nice!You can also say,they are a match made in heaven.QY:A match made in heaven?那不就是中文里说的天生一对嘛!Donny:There you go!Since you don't want to be the third wheel,I will go with you!But first,let's see what you learned today!QY:第一:电灯泡叫做:the third wheel;第二,如胶似漆的情侣,可以说love birds;第三,"天生一对"是,a match made in heaven。