美剧中50句经典俚语完美解析

美剧中50句经典俚语完美解析

恒星小编:相信许多童鞋都有在追看美剧,小编我也是美剧迷啊.但是很老外的俚语有时会让大家摸不着头脑,所以恒星小编为大家搜集了一些经典的美剧口语俚语,希望让大家能有所收获,大家也要自己学会在看美剧的同时记录一些有用的句子和表达,才能有所收获,当然,你收集后记得来恒星英语论坛于各位恒友一起分享哦.你也会找到一些不错的资料的. 1.Clear the air 消除误会

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。

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

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!

4.Cost an arm and a leg 极其昂贵 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。 5.In the balance 未知的，不可预测的

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。 6.In the Bag 稳操胜券

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。

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 conditions

Example: 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 familiar

Example: 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 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 一石二鸟

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 ofkilling 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/her

Example: 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 depressed

Example: She’s feeling 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 ideas

Example: It was decided to bring new blood into the school by employing teachers with the latest training。

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 轻松的事 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 拜访 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.Round the clock 夜以继日的

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。 18.By chance 偶然，意外的

Unexpectedly; with no prior planning

Example: By chance, I bumped into my wife in the shopping mall 19.Keep one’s cool 保持冷静

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 处于困境 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。

21.Fall on deaf ears 不加理睬的，不听取

Not to take any notice of what is said

Example: The city council’s order that garbage should be put in thebins fell on deaf ears; the sidewalks are still littered with trash! 22.Keep in the dark 隐瞒 To keep something secret

Example: We know my brother has a new girlfriend, but he's keeping her name in the dark。

23.Take things easy 放轻松 To relax

Example: It's better for our health to take things easy than to worry about problems all the time。 24.Catch one’s eye 吸引某人注意 To attract somebody’s attention

Example: A movement behind the curtain caught my eye I thought it was a burglar and rushed out of the room! 25.Eat like a horse 吃得很多

To eat a lot; to have a very big appetite

Example: Fred eats like a horse. When I was a growing lad like him, I used to eat a lot, too。

26.Turn a blind eye 。熟视无睹

To ignore an action, even though one should do something about it Example: Parents will spoil their children if they constantly turn a blind eye to their bad behavior。

27.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。 28.Keep an eye on 照看， 密切注视 To watch carefully; to look after

Example: 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 embarrassed

Example: 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 activity

Example: For decades, the House of Dior led the field in elegant fashion design

31.Get out of hand 失去控制

To be out of control

Example: 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 something

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