新东方4+1口语语汇4+1听力口语MP3-07
生活用语Street Talks
What were you doing when I called you?
I’ll call as soon as I can.
I’ll call at her house later this afternoon.
Michael called Victor Wang back from America.
This task calls for a lot of time.
We’re going to call in a specialist.
If you like her, call her up and talk to her.
Mozart is what is called a genius.
A: I’m dead tired --- let’s call it a day.
B: What a great idea.
Excuse me. I’ve got to answer the call of nature.（上洗手间的委婉用法）
I was called on the carpet for screwing up the business.
David is the boss and calls the shots.
Our doctor is on call 24 hours a day. Call us whenever you need help.
Michael took his cold feet and called off his own wedding.
Due to the injuries, the coach had to call on the second team.
谚语Proverbs
He who pays the Piper calls the tune.
谁出钱，谁点戏；谁出钱，谁有权。
catch(caught)
BASIC NEEDS
义 Everyday Expressions
The cat caught a mouse.
Alice tried so hard to catch David’s arm.
We’d better get up early so that we can catch the first train.
Both of us have caught a cold.
John was caught cheating on the exam.
I caught my skirt on a nail.
Sorry,I didn’t quite catch your meaning.
The house is very cheap, there must be a catch somewhere.
生活用语Street Talks
The cat catches mice.
Do you always catch such an early train?
Let’s sit down and catch our breath for a while.
Run fast, or you won’t catch up with Jack.
Being a foreigner, George didn’t catch on to the joke.
Catch you later. (一会儿见)
I’ll give you a raise, you can work from home, you can have 4 weeks vacation. But there is a catch. You have to be willing to travel.
It’s been ages since last time I saw you. Let get together and catch up the old times.
Could you slow down a bit? I can’t quite catch what you said.
谚语Proverbs
The cat that catches no mice does not earn his keep.
不捉老鼠的猫不值得养。
The end of fishing is not angling but catching.
钓鱼的目的不是钓，而是捉到鱼。
come(came)
义 Everyday Expressions
I showed Bob my study and let him come in.
Come this way, please.
The handle has come loose.
Her evening dress comes to the floor.
He finally came to love her.
his finally comes first.
谚语Proverbs
First come, first served.
先到先买。
If you come uninvited you go unattended.
来时未被邀请，走时无人理睬。
cut(cut)
义 Everyday Expressions
Tom cut himself while shaving.
This knife cuts well.
They cut their names into the wall.
We cut a road through the woods.
My husband and I are trying to cut the expenses.
The wind cut through my coat.
生活用语Street Talks
I’m not cut out to be a business man.
I hope I remember to ask the barber not to cut my hair too short.
They had to cut down a lot of trees to make room for farms.
Joanna’s loud voice cut across our conversation. (打断某人的谈话)
Cut it out! (闭嘴，住嘴)
A: Where are you?
B: I had my hair cut at the barber’s.
We cut across the lawn in order to save time.
Let’s cut to the chase, what do you want from me?
谚语Proverbs
Measure your coat twice since you can only cut once.
谨慎办事。
Fish, or cut bait.
要么全力以赴，要么索性放弃。
do(did)
义 Everyday Expressions
Do whatever you like.
do the dishes (刷盘子)
do one’s hair (做头发)
do a puzzle (解谜)
do 40 miles (走40里路)
do sb honor (对某人恭敬)
do sb a favor (帮某人一个忙)
do sb harm (对某人有害)
Do as you wish.
Will this hat do? If not, try that one for the size.
Do you do economics at school?
I’ll do a translation for him.
How many miles did you do during your walk?
生活用语Street Talks
Do you understand?
We’re for doing away with the law. (我们支持废除该法律)
I have nothing to do with Kite. (我与kite无关)
We can’t do without this mini-dictionary.
What have you done with this box?
David is easy to do with.
The patient is doing well.
Father is doing well in business.
If you have cows you have to get up early to do the milking.
（挤奶）
Do her justice!
A: Apple,apple. You know I hate eating an apple every day, but mom…
B: come on Liz, Might do you good.
An apple a day keeps the doctor away.
谚语Proverbs
Do unto others as you would be done unto.
己所欲施于人。
When in Rome do as the Romans do.
入乡随俗。
Do as I say ,not as I do.
按我说的做，不是按我做的做。
drive(drove)
义 Everyday Expressions
Can you drive a car?
Despair drove him to suicide.
I drive to work.
Let’s go for a drive.
生活用语Street Talks
We prepared a picnic lunch and drove down by the river.
You’re right. I’m sorry. I’m driving everyone crazy.
You two will drive me round the bend soon.
Erry’s constant complaints drove him to desperation.
The tragedy drove Ann out of the mind. (精神错乱)
The ship was driving along before the wind. (乘风行驶)
A: Can you believe it? George got a scholarship for a law school!
B: Well, he deserves it. He has been driving away at studying for the LSAT night and day. (夜以继日地)
A: Ahead again? Oh, Gee! When shall we arrive?
