六级口语你需要知道的50个俚语.doc

HYPERLINK /html/exam/cet6/ 六级口语你需要知道的50个 HYPERLINK /html/ability/americanslang/ 俚语, 你知道几个？？？ 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 pa