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1、英语俚语集萃英语俚语是一种非正式的语言,通常用在非正式的场合,所以在用这些俚语是一定要考虑到所用的场合和对象,最好不要随意用这些俚语。下面是一些常用的俚语。a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush 一鸟在手,胜似二鸟在林 a blank slate 干净的黑板(新的一页,新的开始) a bone to pick 可挑剔的骨头(争端,不满) a cat nap 打个盹儿 a ouch potato 躺椅上的马铃薯(懒鬼) a headache 头痛(麻烦事) a knock out 击倒(美得让人倾倒) a load off my mind 心头大石
2、落地 a pain in the neck 脖子疼(苦事) a piece of cake 一块蛋糕(小菜一碟,易事一件) a shot in the dark 盲目射击(瞎猜) a sinking ship 正在下沉的船 a slap in the face 脸上挨了一耳光(公然受辱) a social butterfly 社交蝴蝶(善于交际,会应酬的人) a thorn in someones side 腰上的荆棘(芒刺在背) a turn coat 反穿皮袄的人(叛徒) a weight off my shoulders 放下肩头重担 an ace up my sleeve 袖里的王牌
3、ants in ones pants 裤裆里有蚂蚁(坐立不安) back in the saddle重上马鞍(重整旗鼓) back on track重上轨道(改过自新) backfire逆火(弄巧成拙,适得其反) ball and chain 铁球铁链,甜蜜的枷(老婆) beat a dead horse 鞭打死马令其奔驰(徒劳) beaten by the ugly stick 被丑杖打过(生得难看) bet your life 把命赌上(绝对错了) better half 我的另一半 big headed 大脑袋(傲慢,自大) bigger fish to fry 有更大的鱼要炸(有更重要
4、的事要办) bite the bullet 咬子弹(强忍痛苦) birds of a feather flock together 羽毛相同的鸟总飞成一群(物以类聚) blow up in you face 在眼前爆炸(事情完全弄砸了) break a let 折断一条腿(表演真实,演出成功) break the ice 破冰(打破僵局) brown nose 讨好,谄媚 bull in a china shop 瓷器店里的蛮牛(笨拙的人,动辄弄坏东西的人) burst your bubble 扎破泡泡(打破人的幻想,煞风景) bury ones head in the sand把头埋在沙里(
5、自欺欺人) butterflies in my stomach肚里有只蝴蝶(心里紧张,七上八下) buy the farm买下农场(归道山,死了) cash in my chips兑换筹码(睡觉,就寝) circle the wagons把篷车围成一圈(严阵以待) clean up ones act自我检点,自我改进 come down in sheets整片整片地下(倾盆大雨) cross the line 跨过线(做得太过分了) cross that bridge when we come to it 到了桥头就过桥(船到桥头自然直) cut to the chase 抄捷径去追猎物(不绕
6、圈子,开门见山,单刀直入) daily grind 例行苦事,每天得干的苦工 days are numbered 来日无多 dead center 正当中 dead-end street 死路,死巷子 domino effect 骨牌效应 down to the wire 最后关头 down under 南边(常指面半球的澳洲) downhill from here 从此都是下坡路(自此每况愈下) drop the ball 掉了球(失职) empty nest 空巢(儿女长大离家) get hitched 拴起来(结婚) get off on the wrong foot 起步便错(第一印象
7、不佳) get the ball rolling 让球滚起来(动起手来) goose bumps 鸡皮疙瘩 hit the road 上路 hold your horses 勒住你的马(慢来) hang somebody out to dry 把晾起来了(把坑苦了) in ones back pocket 在某人裤子后口袋里(是某人的囊中之物) in the dark 在黑暗中(茫然,什么也不知道) in the spotlight 站在聚光灯圈里(出风头) its Greek to me 希腊文(天书) joined at the hip 连体婴(死党,从不分开的两个人) jump the
8、gun 枪未响先偷跑(抢先) kick the bucket 踢水桶(翘辫子) kill two birds with one stone一 箭双雕,一举两得 last straw 最后一根稻草 left a bitter taste in ones mouth 留下满嘴苦味(留下不愉快的回忆) light a fire under your butt 在屁股下点一把火(促其行动) light at the end of the tunnel 隧道末端的光(一线希望) like shooting fish in a barrel 桶里射鱼(瓮中捉鳖) ling winded 长舌,碎嘴 Mon
9、day morning quarterback 星期一早晨的四分卫(马后炮) my old man 我的老头(我父亲) out of the pan and into the fire 跳出锅里,掉进火里(每况愈下) plenty of other fish in the sea 海里的鱼多得很(天涯何处无芳草) poker face 扑克面孔(喜怒不形于色) pop the question 提出大问题(求婚) pot calling the kettle black 锅嫌壶黑(五十步笑百步) punch your lights out 揍得你两眼发黑 put all of ones egg
10、s in one basket 鸡蛋都放在一个篮子里(孤注一掷) put ones foot in ones mouth 把脚丫放进嘴里(说错话了) rob the cradle 劫摇篮(老牛吃嫩草) skate on thin ice 在薄冰上滑冰(如履薄冰,身历险境) skeleton in ones closet 壁橱里的骷髅(不可告人的事) skin and bones 皮包骨 sleep on it 睡在上面(考虑一晚上) small talk 寒喧,闲聊 smooth sailing 一帆风顺 stab in the back 背后插刀(遭人暗算) stallion 千里驹(貌美体
11、健的男人) stud 种马(貌美体健的男人) swing for the fence 打全垒打 take a hike 走路(滚蛋) until you are blue in the face 干到脸发青(也是白干) unwind 放松发条(轻松下来) up for grabs 大家有份 up in the air 挂在空中(悬而未决) when hell freezes over 地狱结冰(绝不可能的事) weed out 除去杂草(淘汰) well rounded全 能,全才 when pigs fly 猪飞的时候(绝不可能) not lift a finger 连手指都不动一动(袖手旁
12、观) wrapped around his/her little finger 化为绕指柔(玩弄于股掌之间) 英语俚语中的动物动物是人类的朋友,它们都和人类共同生活在地球上,所以在人类语言中有很多是动物有关的,请你们看一看这些有趣的句子吧! 1. What a stupid man(驴)! 真是个傻瓜! 2. Kate is busy as a bee(蜜蜂). 凯特是个大忙人。 3. You dirty rat(老鼠)! 你这卑鄙的小人! 4. Im hungry as a wolf! 我要饿死了! 5. What a turkey! 真是个草包! 在美国英语里,有许多常用俚语是由身体部位字
13、眼构成。 Session II: The Body Has Many Uses(身体的多种用途) 1. Get in Someones Hair = bother someone可以用 get in someones hair来表达麻烦某人意思,就象钻到某人的头发里,让人厌烦一样。 范例对话:A: Children! Would you please stop making so much noise! And for heavens sake, pick up your clothes and toys! Its hard enough trying to keep this house c
14、lean without your throwing your things all over the place!B: Clara, I know that the children get in your hair, but you should try not to let it upset you so much.A: Listen, Jim. I cant help it. The children bother me and make me very angry when theyre so noisy and messy. 2. Tongue-In-Cheek = not ser
15、ious舌头没有放正,表示某人不是认真的。 范例对话:A: Why were you teasing Sonia about her new hairdo? She really took offense at what you said.B: I didnt mean to offend her. I was simply making a tongue-in-cheek remark when I said that it was too elaborate for a girl of her young, tender age.A: Well, she thought you were
16、serious. She had no idea that you were just saying that as a joke.B: Im really sorry. I suppose I owe her an apology. 3. Pull Someones Leg = fool someone完全没有中文抱大腿、溜须拍马或扯后腿的意思,本短语在美语里是愚弄某人的意思。 范例对话:A: Hey, Al.I was invited to be a judge for the Miss America Beauty Pageant!B: Oh, really? Come on, your
17、e pulling my leg!A: No, honestly. Do you really think that Im trying to fool you with a ridiculous story?B: Well, youve told me foolish stories before.A: I can assure you that this one is for real. 4. Stick Out Ones Neck = take a risk把脖子伸出去,在美语中是去冒险的意思。 范例对话:A: How come theyre asking me to act as th
18、eir guide through the jungle?B: Evidently they think youre the only one who can lead them to the lost temple.A: That jungle has danger lurking around every corner. Why should I stick my neck out for them? They didnt pay me for my services.B: They know that you would be taking a great risk and could
19、possibly get hurt, but youre the only one with enough knowledge to take them to their destination. Im sure youll be amply rewarded. 5. Get Off Someones Back = stop bothering someone从某人的背上下来,表示停止麻烦某人。 范例对话:A: Hey, John. Im bored. Come on, lets go out and do something.B: Sorry, Im right in the middle
20、of studying for a physics exam. I wont be able to make it tonight.A: Youve been studying for a long time. Why dont you take a break? Come on! Lets go! Forget studying for a while!B: Look! Get off my back!I cant go anywhere!A: OK. Ill stop bothering you only if you promise to let me know the minute y
21、oure finished.美国生活常用习语Potluck Party: 一种聚餐方式,主人准备场地和餐具,参加的人必须带一道菜或准备饮料,最好事先问问主人的意思。Pullover!把车子开到旁边。Dropmealine!写封信给我。Givemearing.=Callme!来个电话吧! Forhereortogo?堂食或外卖。Cool:Thatscool!等於台湾年轻人常用的囗语酷!,表示不赖嘛!用于人或事均可。Whatsup?=Whatshappening?=Whatsnew?见面时随囗问候的话最近在忙什么?有什么新鲜事吗?一般的回答是Nothingmuch!或Nothingnew!Cuti
22、tout!=Knockitout!=Stopit!少来这一套!同学之间开玩笑的话。Dontgivemeahardtime!别跟我过不去好不好! Getyourselftogether!振作点行不行! Doyouhavethetime?现在几点钟?可别误以为人家要约你出去。 Hanginthere.=Dontgiveup.=Keeptrying.再撑一下。 Givemeabreak!你饶了我吧!(开玩笑的话)Hangon.请稍候。Blowit.=Screwup.搞砸了。Whatabighassle.真是个麻烦事。Whatacrummyday.多倒霉的一天。Goforit.加油 Youbet.=O
23、fcourse.当然;看我的!Wishfulthinking.一厢情愿的想法。Dontbesofussy!别那么挑剔好不好。Itsalongstory.唉!说来话长。 Howhaveyoubeen?=Howareyoudoing?你过得如何?近来可好?Takethingsforgranted.自以为理所当然。Dontputonairs.别摆架子。 Givemealift!=Givemearide!送我一程吧! Haveacrushonsomeone.迷恋某人Whatsthecatch?有什么内幕?Partyanimal.开Party狂的人(喜欢参加舞会的人)Painintheneck.=Pai
24、nintheass.眼中钉,肉中刺。Skeletoninthecloset.家丑 Dontgetonmynerve!别把我惹毛了!Afatchance.=Apoorchance.机会很小Iamrackingmybrains.我正在绞尽脑Shesarealdrag.她真有点碍手碍脚Spacingout=daydreaming.做白日梦Iamsofedup.我受够了!Itdoesntgowithyourdress.跟你的衣服不配。Whatsthepoint?=Whatareyoutryingtosay?你的重点是什么?Byallmeans=Definitely.一定是。Letsgetabite.=
25、Letsgoeat.去吃点东西吧!Illbuyyoualunch(adrink;adinner).=Itsonme.=Mytreat.我请客LetsgoDutch.各付各的 Mystomachisupset.我的胃不舒服 diarrhea拉肚子吃牛排时,waiter会问How would you like it?就是问要几分熟的意思,可以选择rare,medium或well-done。 Iamundertheweather.=Iamnotfeelingwell.我不太舒服! May I take a rain check?可不可改到下次?(例如有人请你吃饭,你不能赴约,只好请他改到下一次。)I
26、amnotmyselftoday.我今天什么都不对劲! Letsgetitstraight.咱们把事情弄清楚! Whatstherush!急什么!Suchafruitcake!神经病!Illswingbylater.=Illstopbylater.待会儿,我会来转一下。Igotthetipstraightfromthehorsesmouth.这个消息是千真万确的(tip指消息)!easyaspie=veryeasy=pieceofcake很容易。flunkout被当掉 takeFrenchleave不告而别Idontgetthepicture.=Idontunderstand.我不明白。 Yo
27、ushouldgivehimapieceofyourmind.你应该向他表达你的不满。hittheroad=takeoff=getononesway离开。Nowheisinthedriversseat=Heisincontrolnow. Keepalowprofile(orlowkey).采取低姿态。Kinky=bizarre=wacky=weird古怪的。klutz(=clutz)=idiot白痴、笨蛋。knowoneswayaround识途老马。lionsshare大部份。tailgate尾随(尤其跟车跟得太近)。takeabackseat.让步。takeahike=leavemealon
28、e=getlost滚开。 hitthehay=gotobed睡觉。 Canyougivemealift?=Canyougivemearide?载我一程好吗?greenhand生手、没有经验的人。moonshine=mountaindew指私酿的烈酒(威士忌)或走私的酒。胡说八道也可用moonshine。His story isplain moonshine. chillout=calmdown=relax(来自黑人英语) ripoff=steal:Iwasrippedoff.我被偷了;ripoff也常被用为剥夺Myrightwasrippedoff.权利被剥夺(来自黑人英语)。我们称美国大兵为
29、G.I.(GovernmentIssue)orGIJoe,德国兵或德国佬为FritzorKraut,称英国佬为JohnBull,日本人为Jap.或Nip,犹太人为Jew都是很不礼貌的称呼。messaround(with)瞎混;Gettowork.Dontmessaround.赶快工作,别瞎搅和。snob势利眼 sneakin,sneakout偷偷溜进去,溜出来 sneakers运动鞋Sheissuchabrown-nose.她是个马屁精。Thisisinwayovermyhead.对我而言这实在太难了。IamanexamjitterandIalwaysgetacrampinmystomach.
30、我是个考试紧张大师,一考试胃就抽筋。Keepyourstudy(work)ontrack.请按进度读书(工作)。Didyoucomeupwithanyideas?有没有想到什麽新的意见? Dontgetuptight!Takeiteasy.别紧张,慢慢来! Cheese!Ittasteslikecardboard.天哪,吃起来味如嚼腊! Getonesfeetwet.与中文里的涉足或下海,寓意相同,表示初尝某事。Iamgoingtotrydancingfortheveryfirsttime.Justtogetmyfeet美国口语惯用语句拾零You are a dreamboat. 你是位(异性
31、所追求的)理想人选You are such a dish. 你是个绝色美人Ive been dying to meet you. 我非常非常想见到你Every time I see you, you leave me out in the cold. 每次我见到你,你都不睬我I only have eyes for you . 我只在意你Id do anything to see you crack a smile. 为了博得你的一笑,我情愿做任何事You swept me off my feet. 你使我神魂颠倒You dont have a care in the world. 你不知人间
32、烦恼为何物Im still trying to get to second base with you. 我仍旧试着想和你发展到第二阶段(在美国,first base 指拉手,接吻,second base 指抚摩等,third base指做爱)If you dont want to lose me, youd better lay it on the line. 如果你不想失去我,就最好一五一十地告诉我吧Tell me your story, Im all ears. 告诉我你的故事,我洗耳恭听Someday, when your ship come in, youll build your
33、dream house. 总有一天,当你有钱时,你会建造你梦想的家I hope your idea takes wing. 我希望你的想法成真I wish that you would put your cards on the table. 我希望你干脆把话挑明Have you ever seen your old flame? 你还见过你的旧情人吗If the shoe fits, wear it. 如果是真的就承认吧This experience will make me show my true color. 这种经历将使我暴露我的本性I have a bottomed-down mi
34、nd. 我是个没有什么独到见解的人I have no direction, I just get wherever the wind blows. 我没有方向,只是随风到处飘I cant burn the candle at both ends forever. 我不能永远这么过分地消耗精力We could make beautiful music together. 我们也许会是和谐幸福的一对儿You are always trying to get my goat. 你总是想惹我发火Im a man of my word. 我是个讲信用的人Someday youre going to ha
35、ve to face the music for your actions. 总有一天,你将不得不承担自己的行为所带来的后果Just cool your heels! 好了,安静会儿吧Save your breath! I dont want to hear it. 不要说了,我不想听Really? You are so bad! 真的吗?你真棒!成对的英语短语在英语当中两个近义和相对的词用and或or连接构成成对的英语短语,它们经常出现在一起,因此它们的位置固定下来,有些同汉语的位置相同,有些同汉语不同,意义上有的和汉语相同,少量的同汉语有些差别,下面是笔者收集的一些此类的短语。1. 同汉语
36、位置相同的短语aches and pains痛苦 affable and kind和善ancient and modern古今 arts and science文理bag and baggage提包和行李 black and white黑白bucket and spade 桶和锹 brothers and sisters兄妹 bow and arrow弓和箭, bread and butter面包和黄油 crack and roar咆哮 cup and saucer杯子碟子drunk and sober酒汉与清醒者 fair and square公正far and away远离 far and
37、 near远近fire and sword火与箭 first and foremost首先first and last先后 fish and chips炸鱼和薯条free and easy轻松自在 friend and foe朋友和敌人forward and backward 前后 fun and pleasure娱乐wife and children妻子和儿童 good or ill好歹(善恶)great and small大小 hale and hearty健壮ham and egg火腿鸡蛋 hammer and sickle锤子与镰刀hand an foot手脚 head and sho
38、ulder头与肩heart and soul心灵 heaven and earth天地heavy and light重轻 high and low高低hill and dale山谷 home and abroad 国内外horse and cart马车 house and home家居hue and cry喊叫 husband and wife夫妻hustle and bustle熙熙攘攘, ifs and buts假设和转折in and out进出 whole and all全体import and export进出口 internal and external内外judge and jur
39、y法官与陪审团, king and queen国王与皇后ladies and gentlemen女士与先生 knife and pork刀叉kith and kin亲戚 land and sea陆海law and order治安 lean and lanky瘦长leaps and bounds跳跃 light and shade光阴long and short长短 lord and lady贵族与小姐male and female男女 man and beast人与兽man and woman男女 meek and mild温和sweet and sour糖醋 more or less或多或少mother and child母子
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