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.Jack¹ 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 anticipation²; 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

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