雅思考试写作替换短语简介
雅思写作替换短语
1. 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: Baseball is beginning to be in the air in China. 棒球运动在中国风行起来。
2.Clear the air 误会
To settle a dispute and restore good relations
Example: If they clear the air, they will be able to see more clearly and solve their problems. 当真相被澄清,误会被,他们就能够更清晰地看待问题并恰当处理。
3.Cost an arm and a leg 极其昂贵
To be very expensive
Example: She saw a beautiful coat but it cost an arm and a leg. 她看到了一件漂亮的上衣,但它的价格昂贵。
4.A bad egg 缺乏道德的人;坏蛋
Somebody who has no moral principles and should be avoided
Example: At first I trusted him, but soon I found he's a bad egg.
起初我信任他,但不久就发现他是个坏蛋。
5.In the Bag 稳操胜券
Said of an achievement which is secure
Example: Our basketball team has been training for quite a while. They have the game in the bag. 我们的篮球队训练了一个阶段,这场比赛他们是稳操胜券了。
6.In the balance 未知的,不可预测的;悬而未决
Said when the outcome of a situation is unknown or unpredictable
Example: Nevertheless, the future of Italy hangs in the balance. 不过,意大利的前途还是未知的。
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: His ability to drive a hard bargain has often brought conflict. 他讨价还价的能力经常引发冲突。
8.Ring a bell 看上去或听起来非常熟悉
To look, sound or seem familiar
Example: James Carson-the name ring a bell, I've heard it before.
詹姆斯卡森——这个名字听起来很熟悉,我以前听说过。
9.Tighten one’s belt 节衣缩食
To cut down on spending because there is less income than before
Example: There's only one way out of this. You're going to have to change your lifestyle, tighten your belt and keep tightening it. 这种情形,只有一种出路。你必须要改变你的生活方式,节衣缩食,并且这样继续下去。
10.Kill two birds with one stone 一石二鸟;一举两得
To complete two tasks together, with less effort than doing them separately
Example: I always get my nails manicured while I get my hair cut, that way I can kill two birds with one stone. 每次我去剪头发的时候都会修指甲,这样我可以一举两得。
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