第一页:片段欣赏
第二页:巧学口语
第三页:小小翻译家
第四页:文化一瞥
1. plastic surgeon: 整形外科医生
2. beak: 嘴,喙;鹰钩鼻
3. tone of voice: 语气,口吻
He always speaks in an imperative tone of voice.(他总是用命令的口吻讲话。)
4. club: 用棍棒打;[棒球]击球
The security officer should not club any suspect who does not resist arrest.(保安人员对任何没有拒捕的嫌犯都不该用棍棒殴打。)
5. let someone go: 放手
Budget cut backs forced the company to let go of several employees.(预算减少迫使得公司减裁了好几个员工。)
6. jerk: 傻瓜;笨蛋;混蛋
That jerk was flirting with the boss'daughter.(那个笨蛋和老板的女儿调情。)
7. lucky charm: 幸运符,魅力幸运星
I carry a lucky charm to protect me when I travel.(出门旅行时,我会带一会带来好运的护身符。)
8. eavesdrop: 偷听(别人的谈话)
I didn't mean to eavesdrop but I heard what's going on.(我并不是有意偷听但我都听到了。)