日期：2014-02-25 A vulture capitalist is an investor who used the clauses of the terms of an investment deal in a company to seize ownership of the company or valuable parts of it outright. 秃鹰资本家是那种利用和公司达成的投资交易的条款来抢占该公司的所有权或公司最有... 阅读全文>>

日期：2014-02-25 When a man suffers from a minor illness, typically a cold, but complains of severe symptoms, such as severe pain and nausea, they are said to be suffering from man flu . Lots of men tend to exaggerate their symptoms when they have a minor illness.... 阅读全文>>

日期：2014-02-25 Cookie talk refers to a low-key, informal chat, particularly one where cookies are served. 饼干谈话指的是低调的非正式的闲聊，通常是一边吃饼干一边聊。 Housewives often do this when one of the neighbours bring some fresh-baked cookies. In this way the... 阅读全文>>

日期：2014-02-11 Kobe Special is a large gift a man gives to his wife to appease her after he's had an affair. After sleeping with another woman, Kobe Bryant bought his wife a ring that cost as much as a large house. 科比求和礼物指男人在发生婚外情后送给妻子的贵重礼... 阅读全文>>

日期：2014-02-11 Gift parasite is a person who adds their name to a gift tag in order to claim partial credit for giving the gift. 礼物寄生虫指的是把名字加在礼物标签上写的送礼人名单里，以便能沾到一点功劳。 Example: I'm totally broke so I had to be a gift parasite an... 阅读全文>>

日期：2014-02-11 The period of time after Christmas and New Years where the clothes you wore prior to the holidays that fit well, all of a sudden are a little tighter than they should be, which is called Christmas tight . 在圣诞节和新年之前穿着很合身的衣服，在过完节... 阅读全文>>

日期：2014-02-11 Gossip magnet refers to a person or object that attracts an unusual amount of gossip. Gossip magnet指引发大量八卦传闻的人或物，即八卦焦点。 For example: Kan is no Justin Timberlake -- or even a gossip magnet like Paris Hilton. But he is taking advan... 阅读全文>>

日期：2014-02-11 Postsantum depression refers to the incredible letdown some folks experience when they realize Christmas is over. It occurs typically on the first day back to office after holidays. 节后抑郁症指的是人们在意识到圣诞节已经过去时感受到的极大的失落感。... 阅读全文>>

日期：2014-02-11 Professional student refers to a person who receives multiple degrees and keeps taking courses instead of holding a profession related to the degrees earned. It can be a compliment or an insult depending on the speaker. 专业学生指的是那种已经拿到好... 阅读全文>>

日期：2014-02-11 It doesn't matter how much we plan ahead and shop early when it comes to Christmas, we can't resist picking up presents right up until the last minute. 每到圣诞节的时候，无论我们做了多少准备，提前购置了多少礼物，我们总是到最后一分钟的时候才选出最恰... 阅读全文>>

日期：2014-02-11 When someone is so concerned about toilet seat germs, they cover the seat with half a roll of toilet paper, leaving it to appear like it has been mummified. This is called toilet mummy . 有的人特别担心马桶座圈的细菌，就用一大堆厕纸厚厚地铺在座圈上，... 阅读全文>>

日期：2014-02-11 Motherism is a growing prejudice against stay-at-home mums which suggests that full-time mothers are unintelligent, unattractive and just plain lazy because they're not in formal employment. This entrenched lack of respect can mean that relative to... 阅读全文>>

日期：2014-02-11 Sleepy Bear Syndrome refers to the anger occurring after someone accidentally wakes you up during, or on the precipice of a nap. 睡熊综合症指的是一个人小睡时或快睡着时被人意外吵醒而发怒。 Example: My brother woke me up while I was napping today. I a... 阅读全文>>

日期：2014-02-11 Rummage sale is an event at which second hand goods are sold, usually by an institution such as a local Scout group or church, as a fundraising or charitable effort. 清仓义卖会是出售二手货的一种活动，通常是当地的童子军或教堂等机构以募款或慈善为目的... 阅读全文>>

日期：2013-12-11 Located in both coastal regions and the hinterland, China's six state-level new areas have been innovating to chart the way forward for the country's new round of reform and opening up. 中国位于沿海地区和内陆的六个国家级新区正在积极创新，为国家新一... 阅读全文>>

日期：2013-12-11 Premier Li Keqiang said China will make a new effort in agricultural modernization by promoting large-scale planting based on joint-stock ownership of land and better services to the farmers. 李克强总理说，中国将在土地股份制所有权和惠及农民的前提下... 阅读全文>>

日期：2013-12-11 Leading officials at the provincial and ministry levels will be the major targets of anti-graft inspection teams sent by the nation's leading disciplinary watchdog, a top official said on Tuesday. 一位高层官员周二称，国家的中央纪委监察部将派出多个反... 阅读全文>>

日期：2013-12-11 Government omnipotence , which has become an obstacle to efficiency after powering China's staggering growth in past decades, is expected to be addressed in reforms outlined by the country's new leadership for the next decade. 中国新一届领导集体有望... 阅读全文>>

日期：2013-12-11 Anger over Washington's extensive eavesdropping on world leaders and ordinary citizens has shown no signs of abating, as observers say using anti-terrorism as an excuse for pervasive surveillance is hypocritical and abused. 针对华盛顿方面大面积监听... 阅读全文>>

日期：2013-12-11 China and India made a major step forward in their ties on Wednesday with an agreement on border defense cooperation and measures to promote regional economic integration. 中国和印度周三签署了边防合作协议和一系列促进区域经济一体化的协议，两国关系向... 阅读全文>>