日期：2021-12-17 如果你 sail through 什么事情，这就是说你轻轻松松，非常顺利地就完成了这件事情。 例句 My sister sailed through her exams and is looking forward to starting university. Dont worry about your job interview, youll sail through it. We sailed through the t... 阅读全文>>

日期：2021-12-17 如果你 fall at the first hurdle, 意思就是在做某件事情的时候，在一开始就犯了错误或失败了。 例句 The football team fell at the first hurdle when they were knocked out of the tournament in the opening game. My plan to travel the world fell at the first... 阅读全文>>

日期：2021-12-17 A knight in shining armour 这个短语的传统意思是拯救少女的身着闪光盔甲的骑士。如今指帮人排忧解难的英雄人物。 例句 David came to help me when my car broke down - hes my knight in shining armour. Thank you for bringing me that coffee - youre my knight... 阅读全文>>

日期：2021-12-17 To go out with a bang 意思是某件事情成功地完成，并得到了人们的赞赏和雷鸣般的掌声。 例句 The festival went out with a bang when the world-famous rock band came on to play. John got a karaoke machine for his leaving party to ensure that he went out wi... 阅读全文>>

日期：2021-12-17 如果某人是 hands on 那就是说他亲自参与做某件事情。如果一活动的内容包括很多动手的机会, 那么就可以称之为 hands on。 例句 Our shop manager is really hands-on. She gets involved with everything from serving customers to stocking shelves. On our training... 阅读全文>>

日期：2021-12-17 如果一个人被形容为 as good as gold, 那就意味着这个人表现很乖，很好，通常用来形容孩子。 例句 Youll have to be as good as gold during the wedding dont go running off in the church! Daddy bought me a new toy for being as good as gold today. I was so wo... 阅读全文>>

日期：2021-12-17 如果某人或某事被形容为 makes the grade, 意思是说他们达标了，符合要求，成功了。但这个短语往往用于否定句式，比如当什么事情没做好或不符合要求的时候。请注意以下例句中这个短语的用法。 例句 The marking of exams has been tougher this year and many students... 阅读全文>>

日期：2021-12-17 当我们说某人 on top of the world 字面意思是这个人在世界顶端，但实际是说此人处于最快乐或最成功的境界。类似汉语里的幸福至极，心满意足。 例句 Winning a gold medal was the happiest moment of my life. I was on top of the world. Hes so happy now that hes... 阅读全文>>

日期：2021-12-17 短语 packed like sardines 字面意思是挤得像罐头里的沙丁鱼，也就是形容在人多的场合下，拥挤不堪的场面，就像图中所示。 例句 I hate getting the train in the morning. Were all packed like sardines and its always hot and smelly. Henry didnt stay at the par... 阅读全文>>

日期：2021-12-17 短语 to keep an ear to the ground 意思是密切关注新的信息或潮流。 例句 David had his ear to the ground when it came to news about the latest and best technology to buy. If Susan had kept her ear to the ground, she wouldnt have missed the opportunity... 阅读全文>>

日期：2021-12-17 短语 Tom, Dick and Harry 字面上是三个常见英文人名，实际含义是指任何人，随便什么人。 例句 Every Tom, Dick and Harry has a mobile phone these days. Any Tom, Dick or Harry can tie their shoelaces - its not difficult. It was so crowded at the party - wh... 阅读全文>>

日期：2021-12-17 当你 take a leap of faith, 这就意味着你对一件事情有信心，准备搏一搏，虽然这是属于比较冒险的行为。 例句 I took a leap of faith by buying shares in my friends new company. Ive been offered a new job but I really dont know what it will be like. Its a r... 阅读全文>>

日期：2021-12-17 如果某人或某事 makes waves 这就意味着他们对外产生了影响，制造风波。 例句 The footballer is making waves. I think a lot of people are shocked by his comments. This news story is really making waves this week. Everyone is talking about it. In the conf... 阅读全文>>

日期：2021-12-17 当我们说 something is in the air 空气中有什么东西的时候，其实是想表达一件令人兴奋的事情有可能即将发生。 例句 Spring is in the air - its a time for change! Theres definitely something in the air - two of my friends have announced they are getting mar... 阅读全文>>

日期：2021-12-17 英语里 in the long run 这个短语的意思是长远来说。 例句 Im not spending any money at all at the moment. Life is pretty boring but, in the long run, itll be worth it. Ill be able to afford my dream holiday. Ive just quit smoking and I feel terrible, b... 阅读全文>>

日期：2021-12-17 短语 to give someone a hand 意思就是说给谁帮忙， 助他人一臂之力。 例句 Im really finding my homework difficult. Can you give me a hand? Look at all the washing up! I really need someone to give me a hand! Louise is so kind shes always ready to give... 阅读全文>>

日期：2021-12-17 短语 over and above 表示在数量或质量上超过了期待的水平。多于或在之上。 例句 The quality of the food was over and above what I expected from that restaurant. The profit we made last year was over and above what we anticipated. Were going to need five... 阅读全文>>

日期：2021-12-17 当我们用副词 swimmingly 来形容某一件事情的进展情况时，意思就是说事情进行得非常顺利，轻轻松松，没有任何问题。 例句 I organised a dinner party and it all went swimmingly. The guests enjoyed themselves and chatted until the early hours of the morning.... 阅读全文>>

日期：2021-12-17 在英语里 a tower of strength 用来形容一个非常可以信赖的人，一个支柱般的人，一个中流砥柱。同义短语是 a pillar of strength. 例句 After losing my job, Stefan was a tower of strength and encouraged me to start looking for new employment. Jane was a real... 阅读全文>>

日期：2021-12-17 在一个重要历史阶段或一项重大活动告一段落时，我们可以使用短语 the end of an era 来表示，一个时代的结束。 例句 Were going to be leaving university next week it will be the end of an era. The defending champion lost her title in the marathon, marking t... 阅读全文>>