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1.bridge-and-tunnel 土包子
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bridge-and-tunnel 土包子 Bridge-and-tunnel原指来自纽约城郊区的人(相对于曼哈顿),他们来曼哈顿需要过大桥穿隧道,后来引申指土包子、无知的人、傻帽、思想...
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2.bridge-building 搭建桥梁
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bridge-building 搭建桥梁(为了建立两个组织间关系进行的活动) Bridge-building是具有比喻意义的名词,意为(两国、两团体或两派之间的)友好往来,友善活动。 例...
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3.burn one's bridges behind one 不留后路
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burn ones bridges behind one不留后路 过了桥,就烧了它(having crossed it, you could always burn the bridge),这个表达是指切断所有退路。类似的表达还有...
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4.常用的寒暄口语
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1. What a pleasant surprise! 真是个惊喜啊! 2. What brings you here today? 今天什么风把你吹来啦? 3. Hows everything going? 一切都好吗? 4. Hello, there,...
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5.睡不着
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1. I couldnt fall asleep last night. 我昨晚睡不着。 2. I passed a wakeful night. 我彻夜未眠。 3. I was up all night. 我一整晚都没睡。 4. I had a sleep...
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6.礼貌地挂断电话
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1. Ive really got to go, Ill get back to you when I get the office. 我真的得走了,我到办公室再打给你。 2. Sorry, I must end the conversation. Theres s...
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7.cheapskate 小气鬼、吝啬鬼
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Cheapskate: A person who does not like to spend money on people (This is not used as a compliment) 小气鬼、吝啬鬼 例: Thomas did not want to spend $5...
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8.golden handshake 丰厚的解雇金、退职金
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Golden handshake: A large sum of money that a company gives to an employee when he or she leaves (normally the top executives) 丰厚的解雇金、退职金 例...
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9.nest egg 储蓄金、筹备的积蓄
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Nest egg: Money that has been saved up over a period of time 储蓄金、筹备的积蓄 例: Over the years Leo has been very disciplined and saved every mont...
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10.gravy train 赚大钱的清闲差事、美差、肥缺
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Gravy train: A job that pays a lot of money for very little effort 赚大钱的清闲差事、美差、肥缺 例: Ian earns a fortune for three hours work a day. H...