汉语中有很多成语,它们让我们的表达更精炼、传神;同样,英语里也有很多习语,学一些这样的习语,可以让我们的英语表达更地道!
1.down in the dumps 闷闷不乐、丧
Don't be so down in the dumps, you're going on holiday tomorrow!
不要这么闷闷不乐,明天你就要放假了!
Oh it's Monday again, no wonder I feel so down in the dumps.
又是周一,难怪我感觉这么丧。
July has been so down in the dumps since her boyfriend left her.
自从男朋友离开她后,朱莉就一直这么萎靡不振。
2.To cut a long story short 长话短说I spoke to the boss and to cut a long story short, I'm getting a promotion!
我昨天和领导谈话了。长话短说,我获得了晋升!
I met Lucy last year and to cut a long story short, we getting married tomorrow!
我去年遇到了露西,长话短说,我们明天就要结婚了!
3. just the ticket 正好/正是(表示强调)I think a new art gallery will be just the ticket for improving the image of the town and encouraging more people to visit.
我认为一个新的美术馆正好能提升这个城镇的形象,鼓励更多人来旅游。
Our car has got seven seats, so it's just the ticket for taking all the kids to football practice every week.
我们的车有7个座位,正好能载着所有孩子去参加每周的足球训练。
4.Do a runner! 逃离/避开(通常是让人难以应对或让人不舒服的环境)
The new trainee did a runner after the first day – I don't think he could cope with the high-pressure environment.
新的实习生第一天上班后就离开了,我想他不能应对这个高压力的工作环境。
When they started to blame me for the mistake, I felt it best to do a runner and keep out of the way.
当他们开始责怪我的错误,我想我最好躲远点,不让他们看见。
5.not gonna lie 说实话/不是吹的1.说实话(当你要说一些直率、可能会伤人的话时)
Not gonna lie Feifei, you do look a little tired.
说实话,菲菲,你看起来确实有点累。
Slow down! You really are a terrible driver Mark, not gonna lie.
开慢一点,马克!说实话你真是一个糟糕的司机。
2.不是吹的(当你要说一些自夸的话时)
I love recording these programmes. Though I'm not gonna lie, I'm the best presenter in the team.
我喜欢收集方案,不是吹的,我是这个团队最好的展示者。
Not gonna lie, I absolutely love my job. I feel so happy when I walk through the office door every day.
不是吹的,我非常喜欢我的工作。每天走进办公室我都很高兴。
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