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美剧中常出现的10个俚语

1.In The Nick Of Time
 
Meaning: At the last moment, just before something bad happens
意思:在最后一刻,来的正是时候。
 
2.Take a Hike
 
Meaning:used for rudely telling someone to go away
意思是:哪儿凉快哪儿歇着去吧
 
3.Jack Of All Trades
 
Meaning:a person who knows a little about a lot of different subjects or activities, but not a lot about any one of them
意思:杂而不精的人,万事通。
 
4.Break a Leg
 
Meaning:used for wishing sb. good luck
意思是:<非正式>祝你好运
 
5.Keyed Up
 
Meaning: Full of nervous anticipation; anxious; tense
意思是:紧张不安的;焦躁的
 
6.Don't have a cow.
 
Meaning:don't make a fuss.
意思是:不要大惊小怪
 
7.Let The Cat Out Of The Bag
 
Meaning:To reveal a secret
意思是:真相大白
 
8.Take French leave
 
Meaning:To take time away from your job without asking for permission
意思是:不辞而别
 
9.Dutch uncle
 
Meaning:someone who advises or criticizes a younger person in a severe way
意思是:喋喋不休的教训的人
 
10.an eye for an eye
 
Meaning:the idea that someone who has harmed another person should be punished by having the same thing done to them
意思是:以牙还牙