美剧中50句经典俚语完美解析.doc

经典俚语解析 1.Clear the air 消除误会 To settle a dispute and restore good relations. Example: We had a meeting with the workers, and I think we’ve cleared the air now. 2.Be in the air 将要发生的事情 The feeling or idea that something new is about to happen or is going to change. ?Example: From the arguments going on at the meeting, it seems that a change in policy is in the air. 3.A bad egg 缺乏道德的人 ?Somebody who has no moral principles and should be avoided. ?Example: You mustnt lend Tim money, hes a bad egg. Youll never see him or your money again! 4.Cost an arm and a leg 极其昂贵 ?To be very expensive ?Example: I love that fur coat. However, I don’t think I’m going to buy it because it costs an arm and a leg. 5.In the balance 未知的，不可预测的 ?Said when the outcome of a situation is unknown or unpredictable Example: His career as a pilot is in the balance, as his eyesight does not seem good enough. 6.In the Bag 稳操胜券 ?Said of an achievement which is secure ?Example: We have the deal in the bag. The client came in this morning to sign the agreement. ?7.Drive a hard bargain 极力讨价还价 ?To have the negotiating strength and skills to get the most advantageous price and conditions ?Example: Amanda is negotiating the best price from the suppliers. She drives a hard bargain. 8.Ring a bell 看上去或听起来非常熟悉 ?To look, sound or seem familiar Example: That face rings a bell, where have I seen him before? 9.Tighten one’s belt 节衣缩食 ?To cut down on spending because there is less income than before ?Example: Now you are out of work, youll have to tighten your belt and give up buying new clothes and going out so often. 10.Kill two birds with one stone 一石二鸟 ?To complete two tasks together, with less effort than doing them separately ?Example: Since I’d gone to the store to buy some bread, I thought ofkilling two birds with one stone and invited Mr. Biggs to the party. 11.Be in a black mood 情绪极差 ?To be so negative about everything that it is impossible for anyone to reason with him/her ?Example: My father h