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动感英语（2007年8月6日-10月5日）
动感英语 2007-08-31 19:07:08 阅读254 评论0 字号：大中小
动感英语II之79(2007.10.5)
1. grease （往某人身上抹油）很关照某人，干掉某人
Keep your head down in combat. You don't want to get greased.
The gang leader was greased by a hitman(杀手).
Goddamn snipers(狙击兵) all round this are who'd love to grease an officer.
2. pretty basic 很简单
The accommodations(住宿) are pretty basic. There are no luxuries.
The maths exam was pretty basic, you should have passed with no sweat.
3. stick with sb. 紧跟着某人
Stick with me and learn from the guys who've been in county a while.
I think I'm going to stick with my company. They're expanding and making a lot of money. I don't want to quit my job.
You'd better stick with my brother when you goto Los Angels. He knows the city better than you.
动感英语II之78(2007.10.4)
1. not feel a thing 没感觉，不疼，不累
Not to worry about the operation. You won't feel a thing.
My feet went numb(麻木了). I couldn't feel a thing.
2. I've worn lots of shoes 我很有（生活）阅历
Mama always said you can tell a lot about a person by their shoes. Where they go. Where they's been. I've worn lots of shoes.
3. to pass through 路过
Well, sorry, I don't live around here, just passing through.
Guilin is a nice city but I couldn't stay. I was just passing through on my way to Beijing hometown.
动感英语II之77(2007.10.3)
1. wander off 随便溜达
Where is Duran? I don't know. He must have just wandered off.
Little cat and dog always seem to be hard find. Yes, indeed. My kitty is 6 months old. I never seem to be able to find her. She is always wandering off.
2. a shred of... 一丁点
I can't believe he just said that! He doesn't have a shred of manners!
I can't believe that guy wears that! He doesn't have a shred of manners.
3. It's just as well 这样倒也不错
It's just as well that she was sick. I wasn't prepared for the test anyway.
It's just as well that we don't go shopping. I don't have any money anyway.
动感英语II之76(2007.10.2)
1. rubbish 垃圾，废话
We don't want that rubbish sitting around. Throw it away. Right now.
Stop speaking rubbish!
2. a fate worse than 比...更惨的命运
I can't imagine a fate worse than drowning in the ocean.
Can you imagine a fate worse than dancing with that guy? He's such a bore!
3. a strong opinion 太主观，太偏激，口气真大
Wow, that is a strong opinion. Why do you hate them?
You don't believe anything on the Internet. Well, That's a strong opinion. Perhaps you don't really mean that.
动感英语II之75(2007.10.1)
1. hidden talent 藏而不露
This dinner is so delicious! You have a hidden talent for cooking!
You can dance ballet? What a hidden talent!
2. can't stand 不能容忍
You know Bob, I can't stand him. He is really annoying.
Would you like some beef? No, thanks. I can't stand it.
3. make a deal 做交易
Let's make a deal. My pig for your car.
That is not fair! We made a deal! You have to make dinner!
动感英语II之73(2007.09.30)
1. don't have the faintest(很模糊的) idea 一点概念都没有
A: Do you know how to get to Susan's house?
B: I don't have the faintest idea. We'd better stop and ask for directions.
A: Where would you like to go to eat?
B: I don't have the faintest idea what's good in your neighborhood. I've never been here before. You choose the restaurant.
2. have a hunch 有预感
I have a hunch that if we turn right here, we'll find it.
3. whatsoever 一点也不(放在否定词后)，无论什么
I take no joy whatsoever(一点也不) in telling you this.
If anyone whatsoever(无论是谁) speaks while I am speaking, you will be punished.
I feel no guilt whatsoever about giving this back to you.
动感英语II之72(2007.09.29)
1. a run for one's money 激烈的竞争,花了钱得到的一些满足
Man, those 49ers really gave the Spurs a run for their money. The Spurs, they should have had an easy win, but the 49ers made them more work.
2. it's saying something 这很能说明问题
It really says something if he thinks that i will be a good choice.
It is really saying something about Bali if Lisa recommends to go there over anywhere else. She's been everywhere.
3. be sacked 被解雇
If you're late one more time, you're gonna get sacked!
Do you think she's been sacked or perhaps she's been sick for while?
动感英语II之71(2007.09.28)
1. the sight 预见未来的能力，远见
I know I have the sight. I know what's going on next——a man will come in.
2. lay it on thick 夸大，过度渲染，过分责备
Just go in and lay it on thick. You'll definitely get the job.
3. singularly 不常见地,特别地,独一无二地, 另人无法理解地, 异乎寻常地
This is a singularly good car.
She is a singularly gifted musician.
动感英语II之70(2007.09.27)
1. on the loose 逍遥法外，散漫，放荡
There's a wolf on the loose, he might come in and kill my chickens. I'd better capture him before he does that.
2. take the liberty of doing sth.(to do sth. 冒昧做某事(因为事先打招呼而抱歉，但认为自己做得正确)
I took the liberty to invite Lizan to the party. I hope that's okay.
3. befuddled 头昏脑胀，迷惑
I've been pretty befuddled about how things work around here.
I took the liberty of having them brought here.
动感英语II之69(2007.09.26)
1. take it away 尽管去吧
Take it away! You're going to be great!
2. mind... 小心...，当心...
Mind your head. The ceiling is pretty low here.
3. that's that 就这么着了，不要再想了结束了
That's that. All packed and ready to go!
Well, that's that. I don't think I need anything else.
动感英语II之68(2007.09.25)
1. piece 用来形容某件你尊敬的事物
That painting by Monet is such a beautiful piece.
2. someone is cooking 讲到正题了，步入正轨了，有点眉目了
Now you're cooking, tell me more about her.
3. be in a slump 很消沉，在谷底
I've never been stuck(被卡住了) in such a slump before-my life seems pointless（无意义的）.
动感英语II之67(2007.09.24)
1. to air sth. out 拿...到外面吹吹风，带...外出呼吸新鲜空气
Ah! I've been wearing this shirt all day. I'm starting to smell kind of funky. I'd better take the shirt off and air it out a little bit.
2. need-to-know basis 在该知道的时候会告诉你，现在不能告诉你
I'm sorry, but information about that is private, on a need to know basis. I can't tell you anything.
All information will be given on a need-to-know basis.
3. top of the line 最棒的人或物，最好的货色，极品
This student is top of the line-best in school sports, best academic scores, and he has a great character!
No, I'm looking for top of the line. It can't be an average one.
动感英语II之66(2007.09.23)
1. poor-mouth 哭穷,(谈及自己时)谦卑地说,说...的坏话
That person sure is a poor mouth. His parents are so educated, you'd expect they'd taught him to speak a litter better.
2. one's bark is worse than one's bite 看起来凶但人很好，外强中干
Don't be nervous kids, his bark is worse than his bite. Actually, he's very guy.
3. as I see fit 凭（按）我的意见去做...
Listen, in this house you will behave as I see fit, do you understand?
动感英语II之65(2007.09.22)
1. too sth. for my blood 对我来说太...了
Oh, I don't like chocolate, that's too sweet for my blood. I'll just drink some water.
2. misty-eyed 热泪盈眶的
A: How's the movie?
B: The ending of the movie got me all misty-eyed. I almost cried it was so sad.
3. sharp shoot sb. 挑剔某人，用语言攻击某人
Easy, calm down! There's no reason to start sharp shooting me.
动感英语II之64（2007.09.21）
1. dodge 避开，躲避
If you can dodge a wrench(扳手), you can dodge a ball.
2. junker 破汽车，吸食麻药者
Oh, don't by those junkers, but the new cars over here. Yeah, they're little more expensive but they run longer.
I can't believe you still drive that junker, it probably will fall apart on the road!
3. stroke of inspriation 突发奇想
I think I just had a stroke of inspiration-why don't we ask Duran for a ride!
4. take ... at face value 你讲的话我照单全收（其实不太相信）
I'll take what you're saying at face value, but if there is more to the story, I hope that in the future you will tell me.
动感英语II之63(2007.09.20)
1. filthy habit 令人厌恶的毛病，肮脏的习惯，某人一次次重复做的肮脏的令人厌恶的事
Why do they always smoke all the time, it's such a filthy habit.
Ah gross! Your finger's dirty. Why are you putting them in your mouth? That's a filthy habit. Why are you doing that?
2. piece of steel （仅限于钢铁制品）指很漂亮、很欣赏的铁制品
Wow, this is one nice piece of steel! Where did you get it? I'd love to get one too.
3. on the contrary 恰恰相反
No honey, on the contrary, I'm just thinking about how to celebrate our anniversary. Don't worry.
A: You have never been to Beijing, have you?
B: On the contrary, I was born and raised in Beijing.
动感英语II之62(2007.09.19)
1. wicked 特别棒（原意为：坏的, 邪恶的）
How's the concert? That's totally wicked!
2. not a chance 绝不可能
A: Can you set me up with Duran?
B: Not a chance! I don't know him at all.
3. go long 挑战最难的事情
The boss wants me to go long. I'm going to try and get the biggest, richest client in the city!
What? You want to try and get the biggest, richest client in the city! Sure, you can go long. But what happens if you drop the ball(失败)?
动感英语II之61(2007.09.18)
1. here we go 开始了
Hey, I'm ready for the shooting, are you ready? Here we go!
2. rough 不顺，过得不好
A: Hey, man, let's hang out.
B: No, I don't want to go, I've had a rough day. I'm going to bed.
Steven's girlfriend dumped him. He's had a rough time lately.
3. exit 出口
Take exit 26（从26号出口出去） to get to the next town.
This exit is closed, we'll have to take the next one.
动感英语II之60(2007.09.17)
1. bad （俚语）棒(good or cool)
That movie is so bad.
That's a bad-ass(很棒，很漂亮) car. Very cool.
2. that ship has sailed 大势已去，为时已晚
I wanted to invest in the stock but the market has really dropped. I guess that ship has sailed.
I wanted to ask out Liz but that ship has sailed, because she's just got a new boyfriend.
3. sly dog 精明，狡猾
How did you get Duran's phone number! You sly dog(你真厉害).
You'd better be careful around Bill. He's a real sly dog(他很精明，他很狡猾).
动感英语II之59(2007.09.16)
1. yammering 絮絮叨叨讲个没完，讲无聊话没完
I couldn't get away from Bob. He just wouldn't stop yammering about his vacation.
Tom is such a bore, He just yammers on about nothing.
2. push one's luck 得寸进尺
Don't argue with the policeman! He let you go with a warning. Don't push your luck.
3. stay right on one's tail 紧跟在某人后面，跟紧某人
Duran drives too fast, I can't stay right on his tail.
It's really crowded here. Stay right on my tail. If you don't want to get lost.
4. hot 危险（=dangerous）
There's a lot of fighting around the landing zone, It's too hot to land the helicopters.
因为9.13-9.16要出差，14、15日暂停两天，回来再继续。
动感英语II之58(2007.09.13)
1. lurking about 潜伏在周围
I really want to find the red tie for the party tonight, and I'm sure it must be lurking about. I have to find it.
Let's put the kids to bed. I don't want them lurking about while we're talking.
2. make something of one's life 有所作为
Honey, don't worry, you're still young. You have plenty of time to make something of your life.
My dad always tells me how he wants me to make something of my life, but all I want to do is to get married and have kids.
3. blew it 搞砸了
How is your exam? I blew it.
This is a very important time for our company. Don't blew it.
动感英语II之57(2007.09.12)
1. won't hear of it 不能接受...
I won't hear of it. I will take care of the bill.
He won't hear of it. He only drinks milk.
2. at the last minute 在最后一刻(很幸运做到了)
I'm so glad that I was there to get tickets. It was the last minute and I got the last ones available.
Wow, we really got here at the last minute! Let's get seats.
3. handyman 善于修理东西的男人，受雇做杂事的人, 做零活的人
His dad has always been such a handyman. He can fix anything and everything in the house.
The guy who fixes things in our apartment complex is not much of a handyman.
动感英语II之56(2007.09.11)
1. clamp down on 取缔，严格地约束
In some states, like California, they have really clamped down on smoking restaurants.
In Beijing the traffic police has started to clamp down on illegal taxies on the street.
2. cram 临阵磨枪，临急抱佛脚，突击干某事
If I cram all night tonight, I might be able to do well on the exam tomorrow.
I have a deadline for Friday and I'm going to have to cram to get it all done, you know.
3. a stroke of luck (被好运砸到了) 意外的好运,太走运了
It will take a stroke of luck to get there on time.
I'm so thankful that we met. It was really a stroke of luck that I was there in the cafe that day.
动感英语II之55(2007.09.10)
1. the part 角色，岗位
I'm hoping to get hired with that company, but I'm not sure if I fit the part.
They're looking for someone who has experience in teaching, so you'd probably fit the part.
Do I look the part?我还得体吗？
2. take sth. off someone's hands 帮某人排忧解难，帮某人除去包袱
If you're not using that bicycle, I'd love to take it off your hands.
You're so busy, I know. So I offer to take your shooting job off your hands.
3. can't stand for sth. 不能容忍某事
My mother is very honest-she can't stand for lying of any kind.
It's not fair for those guys to be mean to you-I won't stand for it.
动感英语II之54(2007.09.09)
1. be bummed out 沮丧，难过，生气
What a bummer!=What a pity!=What a shame! 真遗憾
Are you doing okay? You look kind of bummed out today.
Try not to be bummed out. There are better apartments out there.
2. push someone's button 把谁惹毛了
Mom, Jennie really pushed all my buttons today, I felt like smacking(拍击，揍) her.
Everything is pushing my buttons today, you'd better leave me alone.
3. To put one's finger on something 完全知晓，了解内情，搞明白
I can't quite put my finger on why(不知道为什么，搞不懂为什么), but I think that he's hiding something from you（向你隐瞒了某事）.
This car isn't running well, but I haven't been able to put my finger on the problem.
动感英语II之53(2007.09.08)
1. toasty 暖和舒适的
Wow, it's pretty toasty in here. It must be from all the people.
2. starved to death 快饿死了，很饿，饿怀了
Are you hungry? Oh, I am starved to death!
He must have been starved to death!
3. for your information 你要知道（用于句首，通常表示与对方不同的观点）
For your information, mom, I have been out of the Beijing before. Dad took me to Qinhuangdao last year.
For your information, I wasn't at that party last night, so I can't tell you what happened, officer.
动感英语II之52(2007.09.07)
1. make ends meet 收支平衡
If I get this new job, we will be able to do much more than just make ends meet every month.
Well, I can make ends meet every month, but I never have any extra spending money.
2. all in good time 快了, 别急
All in good time, you will know. Be patient with yourself.
All in good time, honey. I don't want to give away all my secrets!
3. lose one's head 兴奋过头而失去理性，不知所措
Don't lose your head over her.
It's important not to lose your head when you get promotion, just be patient and don't do too many things at once.
动感英语II之51(2007.09.06)
1. balderdash 胡言乱语，胡说八道
Balderdash! You're going to do great, son!
Balderdash! Duran. Nobody could beat you in tennis.
2. no good comes from 干...没好处
No good comes from lying. Always tell the truth.
Nothing good comes from trying to hurt someone else's feelings. So, be quiet for a while when you are upset.
3. driven 自我驱动去干某事，有抱负的，冲劲十足的
Driven by jealousy, I decided to read her diary.
She is a driven young woman.
I was looking at you from across the room, I felt driven to talk to you.
动感英语II之50(2007.09.05)
1. give anything in the world 愿为…付出一切
I’d give anything in the world just to make her like me, but it’s just not possible.
I’d give anything in the world just to take back what I said.
2. set in motion 开始动工，开始发生
Now that we have a plan to improve business, it’s time to set our ideas in motion!
I want to start making changes in my life, but I’m not sure how to get things set in motion.
3. be something 了不起, 很重要，太棒了
Look at that house! Isn’t that something?
It would be something if people started to pay more attention to the environment.
动感英语II之49(2007.09.04)
1． Well-connected 有很硬的关系，出身名门的， 有好亲戚的， 血统关系好的
You should go out and meet people, try to get well-connected.
If I were more well-connected, I probably would be able to get the job.
2. own two eyes 亲眼看到
I need to see it with my own two eyes!
Well, I didn’t actually see it with my own two eyes, but I’m almost positive(肯定，相信) it happened.
3. back in business 重新开张，恢复营运，又能工作了
That restaurant has been closed for months but it looks like it’s back in business now!
Back in business! I finally got the car to start.
动感英语II之48(2007.09.03)
1. get to the bottom of 把…调查个水落石出
We need to get to the bottom of the problems between you and me.
Don’t worry about it, the police will get to the bottom of it.
2. seeing people 约会
I’m not ready to see people yet.
I’m just seeing people. Nothing serious.
3. settle for 将就
I don’t want to settle for anything but the best. You know?
Do you feel like you’re just settling for her? You deserve a better one.
动感英语II之47(2007.09.02)
1. in place 有序的
Excuse the mess, we just moved in and still need to get everything in place.
By 6 o'clock, everything was in place for the party.
2. look into sth. 调研某事，窥视, 浏览, 观察
I will look into it for you, but I'm not sure.
I'm thinking about going to a graduate school. I still need to look into it and find what schools I'm really interested in.
动感英语II之46(2007.09.01)
1. get down to sth. 终于切入问题关键，说到点子上
Let's just get (right) down to it.
By the time we finally get down to the work, it's already 8 o'clock.
2. cold feet 临时上场感到胆怯，紧张
I don't know why I'm having cold feet. I know that I'm in love with her,so I shouldn't have any reason to have cold feet, but I do!
There's no reason for you to have cold feet. You're going to do great.
3. squeeze sth. in 硬挤进去，硬塞进去，抽出时间做某事
I know he's busy, but isn't there any way you can squeeze me in? I really need to see him.
If we have enough time, I'd like to squeeze in a shower(挤出时间洗个澡) before we go out.
动感英语II之45(2007.08.31)
1. see sb./sth. through 支持某人度过难关，办好某事(看着某事办完)
Can you wait here with me and see me through this? I'm a little bit nervous.
I'm determined to see this project through.
2. have sth. in mind 打算，想要的东西，记住某事, 想做某事
I actually didn't have anything in mind, just a nice dress.
I'd love to meet you for dinner. What do you have in mind?
动感英语II之44(2007.08.30)
1. show time 好戏登场了
Everyone quiet please, it's show time.
2. noble cause 伟大的原因，伟大的事业
All of this money will go to a noble cause. Don't worry, son.
动感英语II之43(2007.08.29)
1. be screwed 完蛋了，陷入大麻烦了
If my mom finds me here, I'm screwed!
2. so-called 所谓的, 号称的
Is this your so-called blockbuster（大片）? It's not fun at all!
3. chain of life 生物链
I eat meat because I believe that humans are meant to(注定要) eat animals. It is part of the chain of life.
It's sad to watch an animal kill another animal, but I guess it's just the chain of life.
动感英语II之42(2007.08.28)
1. parched 口干舌燥，炎热的
I've been running around all day and am so parched!
2. up 起床
Are you up yet? You're going to be late!
Okay okay, I'm up! You don't need to scream, mom!
3. play it hard 动真格的，来硬的
I don't want to play it hard with you, I just want to talk to you quietly and gently.
It looks like you've been playing it hard at work today.
动感英语II之41(2007.08.27)
1. consolation prize 安慰奖或精神奖
I know that you really like Susan, but she doesn't like you, so you're calling me4. What am I? Your consolation prize?
2. drag someone somewhere 把某人硬拉到某地
Ok, I will go to the library if you drag me there.
I will go shopping with you. Of course! No problem! I will go, if you drag me there.
3. soggy 湿湿的，软呼呼的，浸水的，沉闷的
It must have rained last night-the grass is really soggy.
These French fries are really soggy-I like mine to be crispy.
动感英语II之40(2007.08.26)
1. stuffy 古板的，沉闷的，保守的，乏味的
My teacher is very nice but stufy.
2. grovel 趴, 匍匐, 卑躬屈膝
I want to get back together with him, but I'm not going to grovel.
I'm not that kind of person who is always groveling to the boss-I just do my job and hope that is enough.
动感英语II之39(2007.08.25)
1. on a moment's notice 即兴，没有预先准备的情况下做某事
I like to keep my life simple, I don't want to be tied down, that way I can take a trip on a moment's notice.
I really need you to keep up on your work, so they're always up to date, I might have to ask you something and get information from you on a moment's notice.
2. high maintenance 很难伺候
Everyday she wants me to call her, every night she wants me to give her a massage, every birthday she wants me to bring her something different-she's really high maintenance.
I hate having a long hair because it's such high maintenance!
3. sth. speaks to sb. 与某人有共鸣
That movie was really amazing. It really spoke to me on a personal level.
That song speaks to me, I feel like it was written for me.
动感英语II之38(2007.08.24)
1. make a pass 挑逗某人
I'll go to the party with you, but as soon as someone makes a pass at me. I'm leaving.
2. madly in love 爱得很疯狂
I've only known her for 2 weeks, but I feel like I am madly in love with her already!
3. a mourning period 悲恸期
There will be a normal mourning period, but then you'll be fine.
I also feel like I've been caught in a mourning period for such a long time now.
动感英语II之37(2007.08.23)
1. dark side 指人内心中邪恶、愤怒或忧伤的一面
She's not all bad, you only see her dark side. If you get to know her better, you'll find out she's really funny too.
You know, you always look at the dark side of the life. Let's try to be a little more optimistic and positive. Let's look at the brighter side.
2. It just so happens (that) ... 碰巧...
Well, it just so happens (that) I love tomatoes!
It just so happens (that) I have been there serveral times.
3. come on to someone 追求某人
He kept trying to come on to me all night, until finally I just had to leave.
Let's (just) have a nice dinner-I promise I won't try to come on to you.
动感英语II之36(2007.08.22)
1. to go far 前途远大，取得成就
If you keep studying like this, you'll definitely go far.
2. to oblige someone 勉为其难地帮某人做...（用于正式场合，较为尊重得说法）
Please oblige me and open the door for me.
3. to turn out 会好起来的，会有好转的
It seems like business isn't going well right now, but I'm sure things will turn out.
动感英语II之35(2007.08.21)
1. ask for someone 想见某人(通常是地位高的人对地位低的人而言)
Your grandmonther asked for you. Please in hurry go to her, there's not much time.
2. wager n. v. 赌注，打赌
I'll wager that she doesn't make it on time-what do you think?
Let's make a wager if she says yes, I'll take you to dinner, but if she says no , you take me.
3. on the house 主人开销的, 免费的
Are these drinks on the house or should I expect to pay later?
动感英语II之34(2007.08.20)
1. pipsqueak 低劣懦弱的人，矮小的人, 小人物
Come on! Don't be such a pipsqueak, be a man! Go and talk to her.
We don't want them on our baseball team. They're just little pipsqueaks, we want someone stronger.
2. cut someone'e strings 打破某人的希望，让某人彻底绝望
I'm not allowed to hand out with you, my parents cut all my strings.
3. by the book 太生硬，照本宣科，按规矩做
I don't know why I can't do it right. Actually I'm doning everything by the book, but I'm still having problems!
These rules must be followed by the book-no going out late at night!
动感英语II之33(2007.08.19)
1. soul-mate 心灵伴侣
You guys are so beautiful together, you're like soul-mates.
2. with child 怀孕
She can't come on vacation with us. She's with child and must stay at home.
3. a Muse (文艺、美术 、音乐等的缪斯女神)灵感的源泉
You have not been able to write music for weeks! You must find a Muse to inspire you.
动感英语II之32(2007.08.18)
1. in a snap 立刻, 马上
something is a snap 易如反掌
Wow, you finished that project in a snap! I'm impressed with your work.
Ah, don't worry ! I'll pick up Chinese in a year. It's a snap.
2. simmer down 别紧张冷静放松，安静
Hey, simmer down dear. It's okay.
Okay everyone, simmer down. Time to start our lesson.
3. cave in 塌陷，下陷, 投降, 屈服
The roof cave in on him.
The roof of that ancient temple caved in because of bad maintenance.
Be careful, the roof might cave in and we'll fall through!
动感英语II之31(2007.08.17)
1. We can hang in my crib. I will show you my hood.
可以在我家睡懒觉，可以介绍我的邻居给你
2. give me the creeps (=be creepy)某物让人恐慌、紧张、不舒服
Spiders give me the creeps. They make me feel really icky and gross and uncomfortable.
I hate watching scary movies. They give me the creeps and then I can't sleep at night.
3. take someone's breath away 让人难以置信，使人叹为观止
Hey Lizan, you have no idea how attractive you are! You take my breath away!
I can't believe how nice it is! It takes my breath away!
4. as pleased as punch 很高兴
I'd be as pleased as puch to come with you!
Mom looked as pleased as punch when she got your letter.
动感英语II之30(2007.08.16)
1. in a tizzy 为某物疯狂，极度激动，极度兴奋，极度紧张（坐立不安）
Oh, I'm so excited about the party tonight. I'm all in a tizzy.
Come on! It's not a big deal! You don't have to get all in a tizzy about it.
2. hectic 很忙
How are you doing, Duran? Well, it's been a really hectic week.
Hey honey, things at work are too hectic now. Call me later. Bye.
3. a figure of speech 打个比方
Listen, I died laughing is a figure of speech.
I just said that it was like a tank-a figure of speech.
动感英语II之29(2007.08.15)
1. barge in 闯入，破门而入
John is sitting down the dinner with his family, and all of a sudden, the cops barge in.
2. glum 郁闷
Don't be glum. It will stop raining soon.
He looks pretty glum today, maybe say something nice to him.
3. show and tell 西方一种（自我表现）活动
Did you show everyone your pet frog at show-and-tell today?
She's kind of glum. It's show-and-tell day and she doesn't have anything to bring in!
动感英语II之28(2007.08.14)
1. to snuggle in 舒适地钻到被窝里，偎依
Darling, I'm going to read you a bed time story, so snuggle in and I'll read to you.
Oh, I miss my boyfriend so much. I can't wait to get home from the work and snuggle.
2. tried and true 经考验证明好的
I always buy this brand of detergent(洗涤剂)-it's tried and true.
Does it work? It's a tried and true method.
3. year in and year out 一年到头
You can wear jeans year in and year out-it's never out of style.
I've been wearing this pair of sneakers year in and year out, I need to get a new pair.
动感英语II之27(2007.08.13)
1. turf 地盘，势力范围
This is our turf! You can't come here!
Beijin is my turf! I'll show you around, I know it really well.
2. get in the groove 进入状态，找到感觉
I don't really like parties that much. I have a hard time getting in the groove.
Most mornings it takes me about an hour to really get in the groove. The first hour is very slow and challenging.
3. you can say that again 完全同意，赞成
You can say that again. It's truly a fantastic meal.
You can say that again. I haven't had so much fun in a long time.
动感英语II之26(2007.08.12)
1. safe and sound 非常安全，平安无事，安然无恙
When you get home from the party tonight, I want you to make sure you give me a call. I want to know that you got home safe and sound.
2. hit the sack(=go to bed) 去睡觉
Alright, kids. Time to hit the sack.
I didn't hit the sack until 3 in the morning. I'm so tired today.
3. rise and shine （太阳出来了）该起床了
Rise and shine! Time to get up for school!
Good morning, sweetheart. Rise and shine! Breakfast is ready downstairs.
动感英语II之25(2007.08.11)
1. Don't bite the hand that feeds you 不能招惹你的衣食父母
Don't bite the hand that feeds you or you will get fire.
2. get a grip 镇静，冷静
You're paranoid(类似妄想狂的，多虑的). Get a grip-there is no way that we'll get in trouble.
Get a grip man! Our teacher she would not be interested in guys like us.
3. fly 对某人行得通，有用，可行
That kind of easy explanation won't fly for me. Tell me the details.
动感英语II之24(2007.08.10)
1. blow the joint 离开(用于非正式场合)
Well, everybody done! Let's blow this joint.
2. what a day 感叹一天得充实或劳累
Wow, what a day. It's so nice to be home and relax.
What a day, huh? I had so much fun. I wish we could go again tomorrow!
3. the grass is greener 形容对目前情况不满足，这山望着那山高
Just enjoy yourself while you're young and don't worry about whether the grass is greener as an adult.
People always think that the grass is greener everywhere but where they are.
动感英语II之23(2007.08.09)
1. in the zone 聚精会神 （反义词: in a zone 心不在焉)
That athlete was really in the zone. He broke the world record.
2. in the house 在现场
Do we have any doctors in the house? Raise your hand if you're a doctor.
We are in the house(到齐了)! Now the party can begin!
3. in one's head 瞎想出来的
Don't worry. It's just in your head. I know he loves you.
I can't tell if it's just in my head or whether our company is actually starting to do better business.
动感英语II之22(2007.08.08)
1. plastic 信用卡（credit card的俚语）
There's nothing I love more than a dumb with daddy's plastic.
2. goose-stepping （走者正步的步伐）装模做样自以为是
Look at the guy in the office goose-stepping around like he's somebody important, but he hasn't even finished his assignment.
3. care to 愿意(与would you like相似)
Care to play a round of golf on this Sunday?
Care to have some ice-cream?
4. wet sb's whistle 喝酒
I'd love to be in a pub right now, wetting my whistle.
Do you prefer to wet your whistle with beer or sprite(白酒)?
5. stooge 跟班，走狗，傀儡
A: Nancy's always doing every little thing the boss wants.
B: Yeah. The boss's stooge.
The Vichy in France during the second world war were German Stooges.
动感英语II之21(2007.08.07)
1. 1-12 o'clock 表示方向
Look! There's a cute person over there at 3 o'clock.
Make a right at the house, and then the road is going to veer kind of toward 11 o'clock(路的11点方向). That's where our house is.
2. be as human as the next man/guy 我也是人啊！
A: You cheated on(对...不忠) your wife with her sister!
B: Well her sister is very beautiful.. I'm just as human as the next man.
3. ships that pass in the night 形容两人短暂而深刻的感情，邂逅相遇， 萍水相逢，既往不咎
M1: So did you and that girl do anything much.
M2: Let's just say we were two ships that passed in the night.
A: Who was my father?
B: He was a good man. He died just after you were born. We were like two ships that passed int the night.
动感英语II之20(2007.08.06)
1. lucky charm 幸运符
With you on our team, we'll always win. You're our lucky charm.
2. You're servant (常用于英国)愿为您效劳（at your service）
问：Good afternoon. I look for to seeing your performance. 答：You're servant Ma'am.
A: Must I drink this horrible medicine.
B: It's what the doctor orders.(Do what the doctor orders.)
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