高二 · 教材同步
人际交往 · 日常沟通
高二教材同步听力词汇。 本章包含 860 条真实微语境。
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construction日常沟通 · 1/860
MWhy is the road to the library closed?
WThe construction crew is replacing an old bridge.
男:去图书馆的路怎么封了?
女:施工队正在更换一座旧桥。
high日常沟通 · 2/860
The weather service issued a high of 32°C for tomorrow afternoon.
天气预报说,明天下午最高气温将达到 32 摄氏度。
highn(温度、价格、数字等的)最高点,最高水平
place日常沟通 · 3/860
WWhy are you moving out?
MIt's so noisy around my place at night.
女:你为什么要搬走?
男:我家附近晚上太吵了。
The post日常沟通 · 4/860
MHas the parcel arrived yet?
WNot yet. The post is always so slow around here.
男:包裹到了吗?
女:还没。这边的邮政一向很慢。
talked me into日常沟通 · 5/860
WI thought you hated skiing.
MI did. My brother talked me into it.
女:我以为你讨厌滑雪。
男:本来是。我哥说服我去的。
talk sb into/out of (doing) sthphr v说服某人做/不做某事
packed with日常沟通 · 6/860
WAre you free this Saturday?
MAfraid not — my Saturdays are always packed with meetings.
女:这周六你有空吗?
男:恐怕没有——我周六总是排满会议。
be packed with有大量……的;充满……的
How did日常沟通 · 7/860
MHow did your first day at the gym go?
WMy legs are still shaking.
男:你在健身房的第一天怎么样?
女:我腿还在抖。
You're the boss日常沟通 · 8/860
WLet's leave the old photos here rather than throw them out.
MYou're the boss.
女:这些旧照片还是留在这儿吧,别扔了。
男:你说了算。
disappoint日常沟通 · 9/860
WAre you nervous about the new album?
MA little. I hope it won't disappoint the fans.
女:对新专辑紧张吗?
男:有一点。我希望它不会让粉丝失望。
sky-high日常沟通 · 10/860
MDid you get the cheese in the end?
WNo — it sold out despite the sky-high price.
男:奶酪你最后买到了吗?
女:没有——价格高得离谱还是卖光了。
exploded日常沟通 · 11/860
Just after midnight, the volcano suddenly exploded, lighting up the whole sky over Hawaii.
刚过午夜,火山突然喷发,照亮了夏威夷的整片天空。
young couple日常沟通 · 12/860
MWho moved into the flat upstairs?
WA young couple — Sam and Cathy.
男:楼上那套公寓谁搬进来了?
女:一对年轻夫妻——萨姆和凯茜。
make up my mind日常沟通 · 13/860
MHave you decided where to go this summer?
WNot yet. I really can't make up my mind.
男:今年夏天去哪儿定了吗?
女:还没。我实在拿不定主意。
make up one’s mind作出决定;下定决心
within budget日常沟通 · 14/860
MDid the kitchen repairs cost more than planned?
WNo, we came in within budget for once.
男:厨房维修超出预算了吗?
女:没有,这次难得没超。
calendar日常沟通 · 15/860
WAre you free for a meeting next Tuesday?
MLet me check my calendar before I promise.
女:下周二你有空开会吗?
男:我答应前先查一下日程表。
cannot stand日常沟通 · 16/860
WShall we keep studying beside the road?
MI cannot stand the traffic noise any longer.
女:我们继续在路边学习吗?
男:我再也受不了交通噪声了。
sense日常沟通 · 17/860
WWhy read several reviews before choosing?
MThey give me a better sense of what readers enjoy.
女:选择前为什么要读几篇评论?
男:它们让我更了解读者喜欢什么。
open you up to日常沟通 · 18/860
MWhy join the international cooking club?
WIt can open you up to flavors from many cultures.
男:为什么加入国际烹饪社团?
女:它能让你接触许多文化的风味。
open upphr v(机会、新情况)出现/产生
marketing agency日常沟通 · 19/860
WWhere did you learn to design online advertisements?
MDuring an internship at a marketing agency.
女:你在哪里学会设计网络广告?
男:在一家营销机构实习期间。
has good taste in日常沟通 · 20/860
MWhy ask Elena to choose the wall color?
WShe has good taste in interior design.
男:为什么请埃琳娜选择墙面颜色?
女:她在室内设计方面很有品味。
been selling like hot cakes日常沟通 · 21/860
WAre any of the charity calendars left?
MVery few; they have been selling like hot cakes.
女:慈善日历还有剩余吗?
男:很少了,它们一直卖得非常火。
be selling/going like hot cakes非常畅销/抢手
Hanging out日常沟通 · 22/860
WHow did you discover so many new writers?
MHanging out with members of the reading club helped.
女:你怎么发现这么多新作家的?
男:和读书会成员相处给了我帮助。
hang out with sbphr v常和某人在一起
covered日常沟通 · 23/860
MWhich grammar points will be on the quiz?
WOnly the material we covered on Monday.
男:测验会考哪些语法点?
女:只考我们周一讲过的内容。
You’re out of your mind.日常沟通 · 24/860
WI might cycle through the storm to save ten minutes.
MYou’re out of your mind. Wait until the weather clears.
女:我想冒着暴风雨骑车,省十分钟。
男:你疯了,等天气转好再走。
be/go out of your mind犯傻;疯狂
build a solid foundation for日常沟通 · 25/860
WWhy begin with basic grammar before writing essays?
MIt will build a solid foundation for clearer expression.
女:写论文前为什么先学基础语法?
男:这会为更清晰的表达打下坚实基础。
applicants日常沟通 · 26/860
MHow many applicants reached the final interview?
WTwelve out of more than two hundred.
男:多少申请人进入最终面试?
女:两百多人中有十二人。
it’s all Greek to me日常沟通 · 27/860
MCan you explain this computer code?
WI cannot; it’s all Greek to me.
男:你能解释这段计算机代码吗?
女:不能,我完全看不懂。
it’s (all) Greek to me我全然不懂;我一窍不通
adds to日常沟通 · 28/860
WWhy plant more trees beside the playground?
MTheir shade adds to the comfort of the area.
女:为什么在操场旁多种树?
男:树荫能使那里更加舒适。
in no time日常沟通 · 29/860
MThe boxes look difficult to move.
WWith four people, we will finish in no time.
男:这些箱子看起来很难搬。
女:有四个人,我们很快就能完成。
in (less than/next to) no time立即;马上
submit日常沟通 · 30/860
MWhen must we submit the design proposals?
WBy four o’clock on Thursday afternoon.
男:我们必须什么时候提交设计方案?
女:周四下午四点前。
struggling to日常沟通 · 31/860
WWhy did you stop halfway up the hill?
MI was struggling to breathe in the cold wind.
女:你为什么在半山腰停下?
男:我在冷风中呼吸困难。
made a real mess日常沟通 · 32/860
MWhat happened while you were painting the shelves?
WI knocked over the tin and made a real mess.
男:你给架子刷漆时发生了什么?
女:我打翻了油漆罐,弄得一团糟。
coming along日常沟通 · 33/860
MWe are visiting the night market after dinner.
WWould you mind my coming along?
男:我们晚饭后要去夜市。
女:你介意我一起去吗?
come alongphr v跟随;一起来 [用于鼓励别人参加某活动]
stretching日常沟通 · 34/860
WWhat exercise is safe for my stiff back?
MBegin with gentle stretching for five minutes.
女:背部僵硬时做什么运动安全?
男:先做五分钟轻柔拉伸。
cast日常沟通 · 35/860
WWho will answer questions after the play?
MThe entire cast will return to the stage.
女:演出后谁来回答问题?
男:全体演员会回到舞台。
can’t bear日常沟通 · 36/860
WWhy are you closing the kitchen door?
MI can’t bear the smell of burnt toast.
女:你为什么关厨房门?
男:我受不了烤焦面包的气味。
up日常沟通 · 37/860
MWere you in Boston during the summer?
WNo, I was up in Vermont visiting relatives.
男:你夏天在波士顿吗?
女:不,我去了北边的佛蒙特州看亲戚。
paint日常沟通 · 38/860
WAre those berries real?
MNo, they are made from clay and red paint.
女:那些浆果是真的吗?
男:不是,是用黏土和红色颜料做的。
specific日常沟通 · 39/860
WDid the client request any specific colors?
MYes, dark blue for the entrance wall.
女:客户指定了什么颜色吗?
男:指定了,入口墙用深蓝色。
Count me in日常沟通 · 40/860
WWe are cleaning the riverbank on Saturday.
MCount me in; I can bring gloves and bags.
女:我们周六清理河岸。
男:算我一个,我可以带手套和袋子。
if you ask me日常沟通 · 41/860
MShould the club buy another old printer?
WIt would be a waste of money, if you ask me.
男:社团应该再买一台旧打印机吗?
女:依我看,那是在浪费钱。
if you ask me依我看 [强调自己的观点]
call it a day日常沟通 · 42/860
MWe have packed all but one small box.
WLet us call it a day and finish tomorrow.
男:除一个小箱子外我们都打包好了。
女:今天就到这里,明天再完成。
call it a day结束一天的工作;到此为止;停止
big日常沟通 · 43/860
WAre you nervous about tomorrow?
MA little; it is a big day for the whole team.
女:你为明天感到紧张吗?
男:有一点,那是全队的重要日子。
cut it up日常沟通 · 44/860
MIs the fruit ready for the picnic?
WYes, I cut it up and put it in three boxes.
男:野餐的水果准备好了吗?
女:准备好了,我把它切好装进三个盒子。
is a very good buy日常沟通 · 45/860
WThis kettle is simple, but it has a five-year guarantee.
MThen it is a very good buy at forty dollars.
女:这个水壶很简单,但有五年质保。
男:那四十美元买它很划算。
design elements日常沟通 · 46/860
MWhat will the client review this afternoon?
WThe lighting and other design elements of the entrance.
男:客户今天下午审查什么?
女:入口的照明和其他设计元素。
gets in contact with日常沟通 · 47/860
WWhen will the engineer call about the repair?
MI will make sure he gets in contact with you tomorrow.
女:工程师什么时候会谈维修的事?
男:我会确保他明天与你联系。
be/get in contact (with sb)(与某人)有接触/取得联系
capturing日常沟通 · 48/860
MWhy do you carry a sketchbook on every walk?
WI enjoy capturing small changes in the seasons.
男:你为什么每次散步都带素描本?
女:我喜欢捕捉季节的细微变化。
timelines日常沟通 · 49/860
MAre the renovation dates clear to every team?
WYes, I sent the updated timelines this morning.
男:各团队都清楚翻修日期吗?
女:清楚,我今早发了更新后的时间表。
timelinen(显示做某事所需时间或何时发生的)时间表
in danger of日常沟通 · 50/860
WWhy must visitors stay on the marked path?
MThe young plants are in danger of being damaged.
女:游客为什么必须走标记路线?
男:幼小植物有被破坏的危险。
be in danger of (doing) sth有(做)某事的危险
refresh日常沟通 · 51/860
MYou have studied for three hours.
WA short walk outside will refresh me.
男:你已经学习三个小时了。
女:到外面短暂散步会让我恢复精神。
bring the bird into the play日常沟通 · 52/860
WWhat did the actor do when a bird landed onstage?
MHe managed to bring the bird into the play with a joke.
女:一只鸟落上舞台时演员怎么做?
男:他用一句笑话巧妙地把鸟融入了剧情。
bring sb/sth into sthphr v使……参与某事
concerns日常沟通 · 53/860
WDid the residents raise any concerns about the plan?
MYes, mainly about noise during the night.
女:居民对计划提出什么担忧了吗?
男:有,主要担心夜间噪声。
heights日常沟通 · 54/860
WWill you join us on the observation tower?
MNo, I have always been afraid of heights.
女:你和我们一起上观景塔吗?
男:不了,我一直恐高。
showing me the ropes日常沟通 · 55/860
WHow was your first morning at the laboratory?
MEasy, because Priya spent an hour showing me the ropes.
女:你在实验室的第一个上午怎么样?
男:很顺利,因为普里娅花了一小时教我熟悉工作。
fit日常沟通 · 56/860
MAre you ready for the ten-kilometer walk?
WYes, regular cycling has kept me fit.
男:你准备好走十公里了吗?
女:准备好了,经常骑车让我身体健康。
attention to detail日常沟通 · 57/860
MWhy was Elena chosen to edit the guidebook?
WHer attention to detail prevents small errors.
男:为什么选择埃琳娜编辑指南?
女:她注重细节,能避免小错误。
shocking日常沟通 · 58/860
WDid the river survey reveal serious pollution?
MYes, the level of plastic waste was shocking.
女:河流调查发现严重污染了吗?
男:是的,塑料垃圾的数量令人震惊。
talk you through日常沟通 · 59/860
WI am confused by the booking form.
MSit beside me and I will talk you through each section.
女:我看不懂预订表。
男:坐我旁边,我会逐栏给你讲解。
talk sb through sthphr v给某人解说
put up with日常沟通 · 60/860
MHow do you study while the roof is being repaired?
WI put up with the noise by wearing headphones.
男:修屋顶时你怎样学习?
女:我戴耳机忍受噪声。
put up with sb/sthphr v忍受;容忍
held up日常沟通 · 61/860
MWhy did the delivery arrive after six?
WThe driver was held up by an accident near the tunnel.
男:货物为什么六点后才送到?
女:司机被隧道附近的事故耽搁了。
hold upphr v耽搁;延迟;阻碍 [常用被动语态]
poisonous日常沟通 · 62/860
WWhy are these old batteries kept in a separate box?
MThey may contain poisonous chemicals.
女:这些旧电池为什么单独放箱子里?
男:它们可能含有有毒化学物质。
driving force日常沟通 · 63/860
MWhat caused the neighborhood market to grow?
WYoung farmers were the driving force behind the change.
男:什么促使社区市场发展?
女:年轻农民是这场变化背后的推动力量。
help me out日常沟通 · 64/860
WCould you help me out with the heavy display boards?
MCertainly; I will carry the larger two.
女:你能帮我搬这些沉重的展示板吗?
男:当然,我来搬较大的两块。
help (sb) out (with sth)phr v帮助(某人)解决问题;帮一把
at risk日常沟通 · 65/860
MWhy must the old bridge close during storms?
WStrong winds put walkers at risk.
男:旧桥为什么暴风雨时必须关闭?
女:强风会使行人面临危险。
Note down日常沟通 · 66/860
MWhat should we do while interviewing residents?
WNote down each suggestion and the speaker’s street.
男:采访居民时我们该做什么?
女:记下每条建议以及发言人所在街道。
I’m with you日常沟通 · 67/860
MThe club should repair its old cameras before buying new ones.
WI’m with you; most of them only need batteries.
男:社团买新相机前应该修旧相机。
女:我同意,大多数只需要换电池。
try out日常沟通 · 68/860
WCan we serve the new soup at Saturday’s event?
MLet us try out the recipe on our families first.
女:周六活动能供应新汤吗?
男:我们先让家人试尝这个食谱。
try sth out (on sb)phr v(在某人身上)试验某事物
You’ve got a point日常沟通 · 69/860
MRepairing the roof now may prevent greater costs later.
WYou’ve got a point; I will call the builder.
男:现在修屋顶也许能避免以后更大开支。
女:你说得有道理,我会给建筑工打电话。
check日常沟通 · 70/860
MHow should I pay the membership fee by post?
WSend a check with the completed form.
男:邮寄时如何缴会员费?
女:把支票和填好的表格一起寄出。
food stylist日常沟通 · 71/860
WWho arranged the fruit for the advertisement?
MA food stylist made every piece look fresh.
女:谁为广告摆放水果?
男:一名食物造型师让每一块都显得新鲜。
stylistn(产品、人、广告等的)造型设计师 / 形象设计师
stand out from the crowd日常沟通 · 72/860
WHow can our poster stand out from the crowd?
MUse one strong image and a short title.
女:我们的海报怎样才能脱颖而出?
男:使用一张有冲击力的图片和短标题。
stand out (from/above/among)phr v(比其他类似的人或物)突出;出色
fancy日常沟通 · 73/860
MDo you fancy joining the evening nature walk?
WYes, if it finishes before nine.
男:你想参加晚间自然观察步行吗?
女:想,只要九点前结束。
symbol日常沟通 · 74/860
MWhat does the blue symbol on this map mean?
WIt marks a place where drinking water is available.
男:地图上的蓝色符号是什么意思?
女:表示可以获得饮用水的地点。
got what it takes日常沟通 · 75/860
“具备(成功)所需要的一切条件(或素质、能力等)”怎么说?
MDo you think Omar can lead the climbing group?
WYes, he has got what it takes to stay calm in emergencies.
男:你认为奥马尔能带领登山小组吗?
女:能,他具备在紧急情况下保持冷静的素质。
have (got) what it takes具备(成功)所需要的一切条件(或素质、能力等)
dropped by日常沟通 · 76/860
WDid you arrange to see Daniel yesterday?
MNo, he dropped by while I was making dinner.
女:你昨天约好见丹尼尔了吗?
男:没有,他在我做晚饭时顺便来访。
drop by/in/roundphr v顺便拜访
washing-up liquid日常沟通 · 77/860
MWhy do the sausages in the photograph shine?
WThe stylist brushed them with washing-up liquid.
男:照片里的香肠为什么发亮?
女:造型师在上面刷了洗洁精。
To be honest日常沟通 · 78/860
WDo you remember the speaker’s final advice?
MTo be honest, I was distracted by the noise outside.
女:你记得演讲者最后的建议吗?
男:说实话,我被外面的噪声分心了。
to be honest (with you)说实话;老实说
dating from日常沟通 · 79/860
MWhat makes these wooden toys valuable?
WSeveral are originals dating from the 1920s.
男:这些木制玩具为什么珍贵?
女:有几件是可追溯到二十世纪二十年代的原品。
date fromphr v追溯到;始于;自……至今
followed the instructions日常沟通 · 80/860
WWhy did your shelf turn out so well?
MI followed the instructions and measured every piece twice.
女:你的架子为什么做得这么好?
男:我按照说明做,并把每块材料量了两遍。
price tag日常沟通 · 81/860
WWhy did you put the lamp back on the shelf?
MI saw the price tag and changed my mind.
女:你为什么把灯放回架子?
男:我看到价格标签后改变了主意。
I hate to tell you this, but日常沟通 · 82/860
WI hate to tell you this, but tomorrow’s boat trip is cancelled.
MThen we can visit the indoor market.
女:我不愿告诉你,但明天的乘船旅行取消了。
男:那我们可以参观室内市场。
I hate to tell you this, but / I hate to say it, but ...我不好意思告诉你,但……/我真不想说,不过……
short of cash日常沟通 · 83/860
WCan we order the new shelves this month?
MNot yet; the club is short of cash after the trip.
女:这个月能订新架子吗?
男:还不能,旅行后社团缺少资金。
be/go short(of sth)(BrE) 缺乏(某物)
agreement form日常沟通 · 84/860
WWhat should I return before collecting the bicycle?
MThe signed agreement form and a copy of your ID.
女:取自行车前我该交回什么?
男:签好的协议表和身份证明复印件。
get everything in日常沟通 · 85/860
MThe scholarship closes next Friday.
WI will get everything in before the weekend.
男:奖学金申请下周五截止。
女:我会在周末前把所有材料提交。
staying around日常沟通 · 86/860
WAre you staying around after the graduation ceremony?
MYes, I want to help take down the decorations.
女:毕业典礼后你还会留下吗?
男:会,我想帮忙拆装饰。
learning the ropes日常沟通 · 87/860
MWhy are you shadowing the senior technician?
WI am still learning the ropes in the repair center.
男:你为什么跟着高级技术员?
女:我还在维修中心学习熟悉业务。
figure out日常沟通 · 88/860
MDid you understand the final scene of the play?
WNo, I could not figure out why the letter disappeared.
男:你理解戏剧最后一幕了吗?
女:没有,我弄不明白那封信为何消失。
In any case日常沟通 · 89/860
MThe forecast may change again before Saturday.
WIn any case, I’ll pack a raincoat for the hike.
男:周六前天气预报可能还会变化。
女:不管怎样,我都会带上雨衣去徒步。
came up日常沟通 · 90/860
WWhy was the science-club meeting moved to Friday?
MAn urgent repair came up in the laboratory.
女:科学社团会议为什么改到周五了?
男:实验室临时出现了一项紧急维修。
alive and well日常沟通 · 91/860
MDo people in the village still tell stories by the fire?
WYes, that winter tradition is alive and well among young families.
男:村里的人还会围着火炉讲故事吗?
女:会,这项冬日传统在年轻家庭中依然盛行。
alive and well(行业、领域等)仍然兴旺的
guide日常沟通 · 92/860
WHow did you choose the quieter walking routes?
MI borrowed a guide to coastal paths from the library.
女:你是怎么挑选较安静的步行路线的?
男:我从图书馆借了一本海岸步道指南。
At a distance日常沟通 · 93/860
WCan visitors read the new entrance sign easily?
MAt a distance, the pale letters almost disappear against the wall.
女:游客能轻松看清新的入口标牌吗?
男:从远处看,浅色字母在墙面背景上几乎看不见。
open-air日常沟通 · 94/860
MWhere will local farmers sell their produce this weekend?
WAt an open-air market beside the river.
男:当地农民本周末会在哪里出售农产品?
女:在河边的一处露天市场。
turned up日常沟通 · 95/860
MDid anyone find the key to the equipment cupboard?
WIt turned up inside a box of old cables.
男:有人找到器材柜的钥匙了吗?
女:它最后在一盒旧电缆里被找到了。
turn upphr v(尤指失去后偶然)被发现/被找到
keep it off日常沟通 · 96/860
WDid the walking plan help you lose any weight?
MA little, and a regular routine should help me keep it off.
女:步行计划帮助你减轻体重了吗?
男:减了一点,规律的日常安排应该能帮助我保持住。
keep sth offphr v(减肥后)使体重保持稳定
average person日常沟通 · 97/860
MCould an average person finish this ten-kilometer walk?
WYes, provided they take a short break halfway.
男:普通人能走完这段十公里的路吗?
女:能,只要走到一半时短暂休息一下。
way too often日常沟通 · 98/860
WDo you still buy lunch from the vending machine?
MI used to, but three times a week was way too often.
女:你还会从自动售货机买午餐吗?
男:以前会,但每周三次实在太频繁了。
check on日常沟通 · 99/860
MThe seedlings were left in the greenhouse overnight.
WI’ll check on them before the first lesson.
男:幼苗昨晚留在温室里了。
女:第一节课前我会去查看它们的情况。
check on sb/sthphr v核实;检查(是否一切正常)
slides日常沟通 · 100/860
MWhy are the words on your presentation slides so large?
WI want people at the back of the hall to read them easily.
男:你的演示幻灯片上的文字为什么这么大?
女:我想让礼堂后排的人也能轻松看清。
sale日常沟通 · 101/860
WWhy are collectors gathering at the town hall?
MThere’s a sale of early railway posters this afternoon.
女:收藏家为什么聚集在市政厅?
男:今天下午那里有一场早期铁路海报拍卖会。
put together日常沟通 · 102/860
MWe need a clear route for Saturday’s charity walk.
WI’ll put together a map with rest stops and water points.
男:我们需要一条清晰的周六慈善步行路线。
女:我会整理出一张标有休息站和饮水点的地图。
How’re you doing日常沟通 · 103/860
WHow’re you doing in chemistry this term?
MBetter; the weekly experiments make the formulas easier to understand.
女:你这学期化学学得怎么样?
男:好多了,每周的实验让那些公式更容易理解。
How (are) you doing?你怎么样?/你好吗?
estimate日常沟通 · 104/860
WCan the roof be repaired within our budget?
MWe’ll know after the builder sends a written estimate tomorrow.
女:屋顶能在我们的预算内修好吗?
男:等建筑工明天发来书面估价后我们就知道了。
come down with日常沟通 · 105/860
MWhy isn’t Noah leading the morning practice?
WHe seems to have come down with a bad cold.
男:诺亚为什么没有带领晨练?
女:他似乎得了重感冒。
come down withphr v患上/染上(尤指小病)
railway carriage日常沟通 · 106/860
WWhere did you leave the blue backpack?
MOn the luggage rack in the last railway carriage.
女:你把蓝色背包落在哪里了?
男:落在最后一节火车车厢的行李架上。
fix日常沟通 · 107/860
WThe reading lamp keeps going off by itself.
MI can fix the loose wire after I find my tools.
女:阅读灯总是自己熄灭。
男:找到工具后我能修好松动的电线。
keep track of日常沟通 · 108/860
MHow do you remember which plants need water?
WI use colored labels to keep track of each group’s schedule.
男:你怎么记住哪些植物需要浇水?
女:我用彩色标签记录每组植物的浇水安排。
keep track of sb/sth了解某人的情况/某事的动态
far more日常沟通 · 109/860
WWas the beginner’s climbing route too hard?
MNo, I felt far more confident after the instructor’s demonstration.
女:初学者攀岩路线太难了吗?
男:没有,看过教练示范后我自信多了。
looking over日常沟通 · 110/860
MWhy is Priya staying after the club meeting?
WShe’s looking over the safety plan before tomorrow’s river trip.
男:普里娅为什么在社团会议后留下?
女:她正在检查明天河上活动的安全方案。
sets of日常沟通 · 111/860
WHow much equipment should we prepare for the teams?
MFour sets of maps, compasses and first-aid supplies.
女:我们应该为各队准备多少设备?
男:四套地图、指南针和急救用品。
feel like taking a walk日常沟通 · 112/860
MDo you feel like taking a walk after dinner?
WYes, the riverside path should be quiet by then.
男:晚饭后你想去散步吗?
女:想,那时河边小路应该很安静。
feel like (doing) sth想要某物/想做某事
paying off日常沟通 · 113/860
WYour pronunciation sounds much clearer now.
MRecording myself every evening is finally paying off.
女:你的发音现在清楚多了。
男:每天晚上给自己录音终于见成效了。
check in日常沟通 · 114/860
MOur ferry leaves at eight fifteen tomorrow morning.
WThen we should check in no later than seven thirty.
男:我们的渡轮明早八点一刻出发。
女:那我们最晚应该七点半办理手续。
check inphr v(在机场)办理登机手续;托运(行李)
end up日常沟通 · 115/860
WShould we take the path beside the river?
MNot without a map, or we may end up at the wrong village.
女:我们应该走河边那条路吗?
男:不能没有地图,否则我们最后可能会到错村庄。
end upphr v最终处于;最后成为 [尤指经历一系列意外后]
doing me any good日常沟通 · 116/860
MHas studying until midnight improved your test scores?
WNo, losing sleep isn’t doing me any good.
男:学到午夜提高你的考试成绩了吗?
女:没有,缺少睡眠对我没有好处。
You guys日常沟通 · 117/860
WYou guys found the missing tent poles, didn’t you?
MYes, they were under the back seat of the van.
女:你们找到丢失的帐篷杆了,对吧?
男:找到了,它们在面包车后座下面。
guysn大家;各位 [用于称呼不论男女的一群人]
speeding up日常沟通 · 118/860
WThe cyclist in the blue shirt is moving into second place.
MYes, she’s speeding up before the final corner.
女:穿蓝色上衣的自行车手正在升到第二名。
男:是的,她在最后一个弯道前加速。
speed (sth) upphr v(使某事/物)加速
turned out to be日常沟通 · 119/860
MWas the noise outside caused by heavy machinery?
WNo, it turned out to be a street-cleaning truck.
男:外面的噪声是重型机器造成的吗?
女:不是,结果是一辆街道清扫车。
turned outphr v原来是;证明是;结果是
up to my eyeballs in日常沟通 · 120/860
WCan you help decorate the hall this afternoon?
MI’m up to my eyeballs in applications that must be checked today.
女:你今天下午能帮忙装饰礼堂吗?
男:我忙着审核今天必须处理完的大量申请。
be up to one’s eyeballs in sth深陷于;忙于应付
hunting日常沟通 · 121/860
WDid you find a flat near the university?
MNot yet; we’re going house hunting again on Saturday.
女:你在大学附近找到公寓了吗?
男:还没有,我们周六还要再去找房子。
cuts the wool off日常沟通 · 122/860
WWhy does the farmer bring the sheep into the barn each spring?
MHe cuts the wool off before the weather becomes hot.
女:农场主为什么每年春天把羊赶进谷仓?
男:他会在天气变热前剪掉羊毛。
cut sth offphr v剪掉;切掉;割掉;砍掉
In that case日常沟通 · 123/860
MThe morning ferry has no space for bicycles.
WIn that case, we’ll take the afternoon one.
男:上午的渡轮没有放自行车的空间了。
女:既然那样,我们就乘下午那班。
sort out日常沟通 · 124/860
WThe exhibition opens next Wednesday.
MI’ll sort out the lighting plan before the weekend.
女:展览下周三开幕。
男:我会在周末前安排好照明方案。
sort outphr v(especially BrE) 安排好
have an accident日常沟通 · 125/860
WSlow down on this wet path.
MYou’re right; we could have an accident near the sharp bend.
女:在这条湿滑的小路上慢一点。
男:你说得对,我们可能会在急弯附近出事故。
in the mail日常沟通 · 126/860
MHas the library sent the membership cards yet?
WYes, they’re in the mail and should arrive by Wednesday.
男:图书馆已经寄出会员卡了吗?
女:寄出了,正在邮寄途中,应该周三前到。
mailn(especially NAmE) 邮政;邮递系统
leave your brother a message日常沟通 · 127/860
MCould you leave your brother a message about the changed rehearsal time?
WSure, I’ll put it beside his bicycle helmet.
男:你能给你哥哥留个口信,告诉他排练时间变了吗?
女:当然,我会把纸条放在他的自行车头盔旁。
leave (sb) a message(给某人)留言
We’re just about to日常沟通 · 128/860
MCan I still join the guided walk?
WWe’re just about to leave, so come through the gate now.
男:我还能参加导览步行吗?
女:我们正要出发,你现在从门口进来吧。
fully decorated日常沟通 · 129/860
WIs the hall ready for tomorrow’s winter market?
MAlmost; the entrance is fully decorated, but the signs are not up yet.
女:礼堂为明天的冬季集市准备好了吗?
男:差不多了,入口已经装饰完毕,但标牌还没挂上。
take care of日常沟通 · 130/860
MWe need another microphone for the afternoon interview.
WI’ll take care of it before the guest arrives.
男:下午的采访还需要一支麦克风。
女:我会在嘉宾到达前处理好。
settled into日常沟通 · 131/860
MHas Rosa settled into her new role at the visitor center?
WYes, she already knows the booking system well.
男:罗莎适应游客中心的新岗位了吗?
女:适应了,她已经很熟悉预订系统。
settle into/inphr v适应(新工作);安顿下来;习惯于(新居)
are almost out of gas日常沟通 · 132/860
WThe fuel light has been on for ten minutes.
MWe are almost out of gas, so let’s stop before the mountain road.
女:燃油灯已经亮了十分钟。
男:我们的油快用完了,所以在进入山路前停一下吧。
in日常沟通 · 133/860
WWhen will the new glass arrive?
MIt should be in by Friday.
女:新玻璃什么时候到?
男:应该会在周五前到货。
leaving your passport behind日常沟通 · 134/860
WCheck the drawer once more before we leave.
MYou’re right; leaving your passport behind would ruin the trip.
女:出发前再检查一次抽屉。
男:你说得对,把护照落下会毁掉这次旅行。
by any chance日常沟通 · 135/860
MDo you have a spare bicycle light by any chance?
WYes, there’s one in the blue toolbox.
男:你碰巧有备用自行车灯吗?
女:有,蓝色工具箱里有一个。
by any chance或许;可能 [尤用于问句,询问某事是否真实]
bars日常沟通 · 136/860
WWhat should we pack for the long cycling route?
MA few energy bars and two bottles of water each.
女:长途骑行路线我们应该带什么?
男:每人带几根能量棒和两瓶水。
hitting some balls日常沟通 · 137/860
MAre you free after the tennis lesson?
WI’ll stay another half hour, hitting some balls with Nina.
男:网球课后你有空吗?
女:我要再留半小时,和妮娜打会儿球。
rich日常沟通 · 138/860
MWhich fabric did you choose for the theater curtain?
WThe dark red one; its rich color looks warm under the lights.
男:剧院幕布你选了哪种布料?
女:深红色的,它浓郁的色彩在灯光下显得很温暖。
ranging from 100 to日常沟通 · 139/860
MAre all the handmade lamps expensive?
WNo, there are models ranging from 100 to 300 yuan.
男:所有手工灯都很贵吗?
女:不,有价格从一百元到三百元不等的款式。
rangevi(价格、水平、温度等)处于某个范围之内
is plugged in日常沟通 · 140/860
WWhy isn’t the projector showing any picture?
MIt is plugged in, but the cable may be connected to the wrong port.
女:投影仪为什么没有显示图像?
男:它已经接通电源,但电缆可能接错了接口。
through trial and error日常沟通 · 141/860
WHow did you learn to keep the bread so soft?
MMostly through trial and error in my tiny kitchen.
女:你是怎么学会让面包保持这么松软的?
男:主要是在我的小厨房里不断试错学会的。
minimum日常沟通 · 142/860
MCan the guided walk go ahead with eight people?
WNo, the minimum group size is ten.
男:八个人能照常参加导览步行吗?
女:不能,最低成团人数是十人。
lighter日常沟通 · 143/860
WShall we cycle through the town center after lunch?
MYes, traffic is usually lighter at that time.
女:午饭后我们骑车穿过镇中心好吗?
男:好,那个时间交通通常更少。
majoring in日常沟通 · 144/860
MWhy does Leila spend so much time in the design studio?
WShe’s majoring in architecture and has a model due next week.
男:莱拉为什么花这么多时间待在设计工作室?
女:她主修建筑学,下周要交一个模型。
major inphr v(especially NAmE) 主修……
get my hopes up日常沟通 · 145/860
WThe weather may clear before our boat trip.
MI won’t get my hopes up until I see tomorrow’s forecast.
女:乘船旅行前天气可能会转晴。
男:在看到明天的预报前,我不会抱太大希望。
deadline日常沟通 · 146/860
MWhen is the deadline for the short-story competition?
WMidnight on the last day of September.
男:短篇故事比赛的截止日期是什么时候?
女:九月最后一天的午夜。
get it日常沟通 · 147/860
WI still can’t fold the map the right way.
MWatch once more; you’ll get it after a little practice.
女:我还是不会正确折这张地图。
男:再看一遍,稍微练习后你就会明白了。
beyond my wildest dreams日常沟通 · 148/860
WDid many people visit your first photo exhibition?
MMore than two thousand; the response was beyond my wildest dreams.
女:很多人参观你的第一次摄影展吗?
男:超过两千人,反响远远超出了我最美好的想象。
beyond sb’s wildest dreams超出某人想象的
hurts日常沟通 · 149/860
WWhy did you stop carrying the box?
MMy shoulder hurts, so I need someone to take the other side.
女:你为什么停下来不搬箱子了?
男:我的肩膀疼,需要有人抬另一边。
Pull over日常沟通 · 150/860
MPull over beside the blue sign; I need to check the map.
WAll right, there’s a safe space just ahead.
男:在蓝色标牌旁靠边停车,我需要看一下地图。
女:好的,前面正好有一处安全位置。
pull (sth) overphr v(把车)停靠在路边
technical error日常沟通 · 151/860
WWhy did my online payment appear twice?
MThe service desk says it was a technical error and will correct it today.
女:为什么我的在线付款显示了两次?
男:服务台说这是技术错误,今天会予以纠正。
getting away日常沟通 · 152/860
WWhat did you enjoy most about the quiet weekend?
MJust getting away from traffic and phones for two days.
女:安静的周末里你最享受什么?
男:只是离开车流和电话两天就很惬意。
The more we practiced, the more natural日常沟通 · 153/860
WDid the interview questions become easier?
MThe more we practiced, the more natural our answers sounded.
女:采访问题变得更容易了吗?
男:我们练得越多,回答听起来就越自然。
the more …, the more …越……,越……
To be frank日常沟通 · 154/860
MShould we use the dark photograph on the poster?
WTo be frank, it hides the most important details.
男:我们应该在海报上使用那张很暗的照片吗?
女:坦率地说,它遮住了最重要的细节。
to be frank/frankly坦白说;坦率地说
turned on日常沟通 · 155/860
WWhy is the hall already so warm?
MThe heating was turned on before the morning rehearsal.
女:礼堂为什么已经这么暖和了?
男:晨间排练前暖气就打开了。
checking日常沟通 · 156/860
MAre you carrying both suitcases onto the plane?
WNo, I’m checking the larger one and keeping this small bag.
男:你要把两个行李箱都带上飞机吗?
女:不,我要托运较大的那个,随身带这个小包。
fall off日常沟通 · 157/860
MHow was your first rowing session?
WTwo hours was too much; my arms felt ready to fall off.
男:你的第一次划船训练怎么样?
女:两个小时太久了,我感觉胳膊都快掉下来了。
the added expense日常沟通 · 158/860
MWhy did the club reject the larger exhibition hall?
WIt couldn’t afford the added expense of hiring extra security.
男:社团为什么没有选择更大的展厅?
女:它负担不起雇用额外安保人员增加的费用。
call日常沟通 · 159/860
WWould you call this walking route difficult?
MNot really; only the last hill is steep.
女:你会说这条步行路线很难吗?
男:不会,只有最后一座山坡很陡。
checked out日常沟通 · 160/860
MIs your ankle still painful after yesterday’s match?
WA little, so I’m having it checked out this afternoon.
男:昨天比赛后你的脚踝还疼吗?
女:还有一点,所以今天下午我要去检查。
Hardly日常沟通 · 161/860
WCan we use this tiny photograph on the main poster?
MHardly; no one will see the details from across the hall.
女:我们能在主海报上用这张很小的照片吗?
男:很难,礼堂另一边的人看不清细节。
hardlyadv很难说是;一点也不 [表示不大可能、不合理]
organize日常沟通 · 162/860
WYou keep arriving without the notes you need.
MI know; I must organize myself before the next field trip.
女:你总是不带需要的笔记就来了。
男:我知道,下次实地考察前我必须把自己安排好。
airline日常沟通 · 163/860
MWhich airline allows you to take the bicycle without an extra fee?
WThe smaller one that flies from the north terminal.
男:哪家航空公司允许你免费携带自行车?
女:从北航站楼起飞的那家较小的航空公司。
plays for日常沟通 · 164/860
WWhy is Daniel wearing the green football shirt?
MHe plays for the university team now.
女:丹尼尔为什么穿着绿色足球衫?
男:他现在为大学队效力。
play for/against sb代表某队参加比赛/迎战某队
follow日常沟通 · 165/860
WHow did you hear about the meteor shower tonight?
MI follow an online astronomy channel that posts weekly updates.
女:你怎么知道今晚有流星雨?
男:我关注一个每周发布更新的在线天文频道。
followvt(在社交媒体上)关注(人、公司等)
leather日常沟通 · 166/860
MWhy did you choose that old leather bag for the trip?
WIt’s small, but the material is still very strong.
男:这次旅行你为什么选那个旧皮包?
女:它虽然小,但材质仍然非常结实。
tends to日常沟通 · 167/860
WWhy do you water that corner less often?
MThe soil there tends to stay wet after rain.
女:你为什么较少给那个角落浇水?
男:那里的土壤下雨后往往会保持湿润。
tend to do sth倾向于做某事;往往会做某事
show off our skills日常沟通 · 168/860
MWhy is the design club entering the poster competition?
WIt’s a chance to show off our skills and attract new members.
男:设计社团为什么参加海报比赛?
女:这是展示我们技能并吸引新成员的机会。
postpone日常沟通 · 169/860
MThe outdoor stage is still wet from the rain.
WThen we should postpone the rehearsal until three.
男:户外舞台被雨淋后还是湿的。
女:那我们应该把排练推迟到三点。
say日常沟通 · 170/860
WWhen should we meet to finish the poster?
MHow about tomorrow evening, say around seven?
女:我们什么时候碰面完成海报?
男:明晚怎么样,比如七点左右?
friends of my own age日常沟通 · 171/860
WWhat do you like about the weekend climbing club?
MI’ve met several friends of my own age who enjoy the outdoors.
女:你喜欢周末攀岩社团的什么?
男:我认识了几位和我同龄、喜欢户外活动的朋友。
sb (of) one’s own age和某人同年的人
driving me crazy日常沟通 · 172/860
WWhy did you unplug the kitchen clock?
MIts alarm kept ringing and was driving me crazy.
女:你为什么拔掉厨房时钟的电源?
男:它的闹铃一直响,快把我逼疯了。
bends日常沟通 · 173/860
WIs the road to the lighthouse difficult to drive?
MYes, it has several sharp bends near the top of the hill.
女:开车去灯塔的路难走吗?
男:难,靠近山顶处有几个急弯。
fit in日常沟通 · 174/860
MCan the folded tent fit in the bicycle basket?
WYes, if we put the cooking pot in my backpack.
男:折好的帐篷能放进自行车篮吗?
女:能,只要把炊具放进我的背包。
fair日常沟通 · 175/860
WWhich guide is waiting for our group outside?
MThe tall woman with fair hair and a green jacket.
女:哪位导游正在外面等我们这组?
男:那位浅色头发、穿绿色夹克的高个女士。
assignment日常沟通 · 176/860
WWhat does our geography assignment require?
MA map, two interviews and a five-minute presentation.
女:我们的地理作业要求什么?
男:一张地图、两次采访和一个五分钟的展示。
cost a fortune日常沟通 · 177/860
MWhy don’t we replace every chair in the hall?
WSolid wooden ones would cost a fortune.
男:我们为什么不更换礼堂里的所有椅子?
女:实木椅会花一大笔钱。
submission日常沟通 · 178/860
WShould the sources appear on every slide?
MNo, list them together on the final submission.
女:每张幻灯片都应该标出资料来源吗?
男:不用,在最终提交的作品中集中列出即可。
killing日常沟通 · 179/860
MShall I close the window beside the road?
WPlease do; the traffic noise is killing me.
男:我把临街的窗户关上好吗?
女:请关上,交通噪声让我难受极了。
killvt使非常痛苦;使受折磨 [常用于进行时,不用于被动语态]
with his permission日常沟通 · 180/860
WMay I include Ravi’s drawing in the club newsletter?
MYes, but only with his permission.
女:我可以在社团通讯中使用拉维的画吗?
男:可以,但必须得到他的许可。
make a living日常沟通 · 181/860
WDoes Noah still repair bicycles only as a hobby?
MNo, he now makes enough to make a living from it.
女:诺亚修自行车仍然只是爱好吗?
男:不是,他现在靠这个挣的钱足以谋生。
make/earn a/one’s living谋生
embarrassing日常沟通 · 182/860
MWhy did Lena remove the photograph from her talk?
WThe misspelled name in the title was too embarrassing.
男:莉娜为什么从演讲中删掉那张照片?
女:标题里拼错的名字太令人尴尬了。
embarrassvt(尤指在社交场合)使尴尬;使窘迫
heated it up日常沟通 · 183/860
MIs the soup ready for the walkers?
WYes, I heated it up while they were taking off their wet coats.
男:给徒步者准备的汤好了吗?
女:好了,他们脱湿外套时我把汤热好了。
heat/warm sth upphr v(使)变热;加热
heat日常沟通 · 184/860
MShall we continue the walk after lunch?
WNot in this heat; let’s wait until the sun is lower.
男:午饭后我们继续步行好吗?
女:这么热不行,等太阳低一些再走吧。
pull off日常沟通 · 185/860
WThe map says the viewpoint is just ahead.
MI’ll pull off the road beside that wooden gate.
女:地图显示观景点就在前面。
男:我会在那扇木门旁把车驶离道路停下。
pull off (sth)phr v(车辆等)驶向路边短暂停车
degree日常沟通 · 186/860
MWhat qualification does the bridge project require?
WA degree in civil engineering or a related subject.
男:桥梁项目要求什么资格?
女:土木工程或相关专业的学位。
cooled down日常沟通 · 187/860
WCan we put the bread into bags now?
MNot until it has cooled down completely on the rack.
女:我们现在能把面包装进袋子吗?
男:还不能,要等它在架子上完全凉下来。
arranged for me to have日常沟通 · 188/860
MHow did you learn to use the recording equipment?
WThe club arranged for me to have two lessons with a technician.
男:你是怎么学会使用录音设备的?
女:社团安排我跟技术员上了两节课。
arrange (for sb/sth) to do sth安排(某人/某物)做某事
flat tire日常沟通 · 189/860
MWhy did the cycling group arrive without Ava?
WShe got a flat tire near the old bridge and stopped to repair it.
男:骑行队为什么没有和艾娃一起到?
女:她在老桥附近爆胎,停下来修理了。
drying out日常沟通 · 190/860
MWhy did you cover the young trees with straw?
WIt stops the soil from drying out in hot weather.
男:你为什么给幼树盖上稻草?
女:这样能防止土壤在炎热天气中变干。
dry (sth) outphr v(使)干透;(使)完全变干
I really appreciate that!日常沟通 · 191/860
MI can carry the exhibition boards in my van tomorrow.
WI really appreciate that! It saves us hiring a larger vehicle.
男:我明天可以用面包车运展板。
女:我非常感谢!这样我们就不用租更大的车了。
I really appreciate that/it.非常感谢。
useless日常沟通 · 192/860
WCan you guide us through the old town without a map?
MI’m useless at remembering street names, so let’s use the app.
女:没有地图你能带我们穿过老城区吗?
男:我特别不擅长记街名,所以还是用应用程序吧。
keep some of them away日常沟通 · 193/860
WHundreds of visitors usually attend the spring market.
MThe heavy rain may keep some of them away this year.
女:通常有数百名游客参加春季集市。
男:今年的大雨可能会让其中一些人不来。
keep sb/sth away (from sb/sth)phr v不让接近某人(或某事物)
I’m not as into日常沟通 · 194/860
WAre you joining the three-hour mountain run?
MI’m not as into long-distance races as you are.
女:你要参加三小时的山地跑吗?
男:我不像你那样喜欢长距离比赛。
reflect on日常沟通 · 195/860
WWhy does the team watch a recording after each match?
MIt helps the players reflect on their decisions.
女:球队为什么每场比赛后都看录像?
男:这有助于队员反思自己的决定。
reflect on/upon sthphr v认真思考;反思
In the lead日常沟通 · 196/860
MWho is ahead after the first half of the cycling race?
WIn the lead is the rider in the yellow jacket.
男:自行车赛前半程谁领先?
女:领先的是穿黄色夹克的车手。
sales forecasts日常沟通 · 197/860
WWhat will the bakery discuss at Friday’s meeting?
MIts winter sales forecasts and the cost of a new oven.
女:面包店周五会议会讨论什么?
男:冬季销售预测和一台新烤箱的成本。
government-issued日常沟通 · 198/860
MWhat do I need to collect the registered parcel?
WBring a government-issued photo ID and the collection card.
男:领取挂号包裹需要什么?
女:带上政府签发的带照片身份证件和取件卡。
just for the fun of it日常沟通 · 199/860
MAre you entering the beach race to win a prize?
WNo, I’m doing it just for the fun of it.
男:你参加沙滩赛跑是为了获奖吗?
女:不是,我只是为了好玩才参加。
just for the fun of it闹着玩地;为了好玩
surprising turn of events日常沟通 · 200/860
MThe smallest team won after being last at halfway.
WWhat a surprising turn of events!
男:最小的队伍在半程垫底后最终获胜了。
女:真是出人意料的转折!
surprising/dramatic turn of events出乎意料的/戏剧性的转折
greedy日常沟通 · 201/860
MWhy did you order a third dessert?
WI got greedy after tasting the chocolate one.
男:你为什么点了第三份甜点?
女:尝过巧克力那份后,我变得贪心了。
levels日常沟通 · 202/860
WWhere are the history and science galleries?
MThey’re on different levels, so take the central lift.
女:历史和科学展厅在哪里?
男:它们在不同楼层,所以乘中央电梯吧。
sit around日常沟通 · 203/860
WThe rain has stopped at last.
MGood; I don’t want to sit around the guesthouse all afternoon.
女:雨终于停了。
男:太好了,我不想整个下午都无所事事地待在旅馆。
sit aroundphr v无所事事地消磨时间;闲坐
was sold out日常沟通 · 204/860
MDid you buy the bread everyone recommended?
WNo, it was sold out before I reached the bakery.
男:你买到大家推荐的面包了吗?
女:没有,我到面包店前它就卖完了。
sold outadj(商店里某种商品)销售一空的;售完的
Men’s wear日常沟通 · 205/860
MWhich floor has jackets for my father?
WMen’s wear is on the fourth floor beside the central stairs.
男:给我父亲买夹克应该去几层?
女:男装区在四楼中央楼梯旁。
stand out日常沟通 · 206/860
MHow can our safety poster stand out in the crowded hallway?
WUse one clear image and a bright yellow border.
男:我们的安全海报怎样才能在拥挤的走廊中显眼?
女:用一张清晰图片和亮黄色边框。
stand out (from/above/among)(比其他类似的人或物)突出;出色
disastrous日常沟通 · 207/860
MWhy was the outdoor market such a disastrous event?
WStrong wind damaged the stalls before any customers arrived.
男:为什么那场户外集市成了一次灾难性的活动?
女:顾客到达前强风就损坏了摊位。
speech日常沟通 · 208/860
WWhy is Gerry practicing in the empty hall?
MHe wants his welcome speech to sound natural tomorrow.
女:格里为什么在空礼堂练习?
男:他希望明天的欢迎词听起来自然。
better off staying日常沟通 · 209/860
MShall we continue toward the mountain pass?
WWith this fog, we’re better off staying at the cabin tonight.
男:我们要继续前往山口吗?
女:雾这么大,我们今晚最好留在小屋。
be better off (doing sth)(做某事)境况更好
outcome日常沟通 · 210/860
WWhen will we know the outcome of the poster competition?
MAfter the final three judges meet on Friday.
女:我们什么时候能知道海报比赛结果?
男:周五最后三位评委开会后。
get my head around日常沟通 · 211/860
WIs the new mapping software easy to use?
MNot yet; I’m still trying to get my head around the layering system.
女:新的制图软件容易使用吗?
男:还不容易,我仍在努力弄懂图层系统。
get one’s head (a)round能够理解;接受得了
move in日常沟通 · 212/860
MWhen can you move in to the flat above the bakery?
WAs soon as the windows are repaired next week.
男:你什么时候能搬进面包店楼上的公寓?
女:下周窗户修好后就可以。
attacks and counterattacks日常沟通 · 213/860
WWas the second half of the match quiet?
MNot at all; attacks and counterattacks continued until the final whistle.
女:比赛下半场平静吗?
男:一点也不,进攻与反击一直持续到终场哨响。
What if日常沟通 · 214/860
MWe can follow the path beside the river.
WWhat if the bridge is still closed after the storm?
男:我们可以沿河边小路走。
女:要是暴风雨后那座桥仍然关闭怎么办?
came to a close日常沟通 · 215/860
WDid either team score before the break?
MNo, the first half came to a close at zero to zero.
女:中场休息前有球队得分吗?
男:没有,上半场以零比零结束。
see your point日常沟通 · 216/860
MThe larger poster would be easier to read from the entrance.
WI see your point, but it would cover the safety notice.
男:较大的海报从入口处更容易看清。
女:我明白你的观点,但它会遮住安全通知。
assistant日常沟通 · 217/860
MWhat does the new language-learning app include?
WA voice assistant that corrects pronunciation immediately.
男:新的语言学习应用包含什么?
女:一个能立即纠正发音的语音助手。
had it serviced日常沟通 · 218/860
WWhy does your old car sound so quiet now?
MI had it serviced before the long trip north.
女:你的旧车现在为什么声音这么安静?
男:长途北行前我把它送去保养了。
quick fix日常沟通 · 219/860
WWill one weekend of cleaning solve the river problem?
MNo, there is no quick fix for years of pollution.
女:一个周末的清理能解决河流问题吗?
男:不能,多年污染没有快速解决办法。
in the distance日常沟通 · 220/860
WHow did you know the rescue boat was approaching?
MI could see its blue light flashing in the distance.
女:你怎么知道救援艇正在靠近?
男:我能看到远处闪烁的蓝灯。
in/into the distance在远处;在远方
put a couple more years in日常沟通 · 221/860
MAre you applying to manage the repair center now?
WNot yet; I’d like to put a couple more years in as a technician first.
男:你现在要申请管理维修中心吗?
女:还没有,我想先再当几年技术员。
put sth in/into sthphr v花费/投入(时间、心思等)
open a new bank account日常沟通 · 222/860
WWhy do I need to visit the branch in person?
MYou must show photo identification to open a new bank account.
女:我为什么需要亲自去银行网点?
男:开立新银行账户必须出示带照片的身份证明。
on the edge of my seat日常沟通 · 223/860
WWas the mountain-rescue documentary exciting?
MThe final helicopter scene kept me on the edge of my seat.
女:那部山地救援纪录片精彩吗?
男:最后的直升机救援场景让我紧张得坐不住。
adjustments日常沟通 · 224/860
WCan this desk lamp suit both reading and drawing?
MYes, it has separate adjustments for height and brightness.
女:这盏台灯既适合阅读也适合绘画吗?
男:适合,它的高度和亮度可以分别调节。
get back to her日常沟通 · 225/860
MDid you answer Rosa’s question about the exhibition space?
WNot yet; I’ll get back to her after measuring the walls.
男:你回答罗莎关于展览空间的问题了吗?
女:还没有,量完墙面后我会回复她。
get back to sbphr v以后再答复(或回复)某人
one-star reviews日常沟通 · 226/860
MWhy did the booking app change its payment page?
WToo many users had left one-star reviews about it.
男:预订应用为什么更改付款页面?
女:太多用户就这个页面留下了一星评价。
picked up日常沟通 · 227/860
WWas the play slow from beginning to end?
MNo, it picked up once the missing letter was discovered.
女:这部戏从头到尾都节奏缓慢吗?
男:不是,发现失踪的信件后节奏加快了。
pick upphr v(对经济有益的)好转/提高
spare time日常沟通 · 228/860
WWhat do you usually do in your spare time?
MI restore old maps and walk along the coast.
女:你空闲时间通常做什么?
男:我修复旧地图,也沿海岸散步。
spare time/moment/hour空闲时间;业余时间
single日常沟通 · 229/860
WAre you returning from Munich the same day?
MNo, I need a single and will come back next week.
女:你当天从慕尼黑回来吗?
男:不,我需要单程票,下周再回来。
the cap日常沟通 · 230/860
WWhy won’t the water come out of this new bottle?
MYou need to remove the cap under the drinking tube first.
女:为什么水倒不出这个新瓶子?
男:你需要先取下饮水管下面的盖子。
talk you into日常沟通 · 231/860
MShall I talk you into joining the sunrise walk?
WYou won’t need to; I’ve already packed my boots.
男:需要我说服你参加日出徒步吗?
女:不用,我已经把靴子装好了。
talk sb into/out of (doing) sthphr v说服某人做/不做某事
reacts with日常沟通 · 232/860
WWhy does the model balloon become larger?
MThe powder reacts with the liquid and produces gas.
女:模型气球为什么会变大?
男:粉末与液体发生反应并产生气体。
have something to do with日常沟通 · 233/860
MWhy does the printer stop whenever we send a large file?
WIt may have something to do with the weak wireless signal.
男:为什么我们发送大文件时打印机总会停下来?
女:这可能与无线信号弱有关。
have (got) something/a lot/nothing to do with sb/sth与……有些/有很大/毫无关系
put you through日常沟通 · 234/860
WI need to ask whether my library card is ready.
MI’ll put you through to the membership desk now.
女:我想问一下我的借书证是否办好了。
男:我现在给你接通会员服务台。
put sb/sth through (to …)为某人接通电话(到……)
come out日常沟通 · 235/860
MCan I buy the photographer’s new book before Maya’s birthday?
WYes, it will come out at the beginning of next month.
男:我能在玛雅生日之前买到那位摄影师的新书吗?
女:能,它会在下月初出版。
come outphr v(电影、书、唱片等)上映;出版;发行
chews on日常沟通 · 236/860
MWhy did you move the charging cable onto the shelf?
WOur puppy chews on anything left near the floor.
男:你为什么把充电线移到架子上?
女:我们的小狗会啃咬放在地板附近的任何东西。
Obviously日常沟通 · 237/860
MShall I print the schedule for you again?
WObviously, the one in my hand is for last year’s festival.
男:要我再给你打印一份日程吗?
女:显然,我手里这份是去年节庆活动的。
slipped on日常沟通 · 238/860
MWhy is the kitchen floor covered with towels?
WDad slipped on some water there, so I’m drying it before anyone else falls.
男:厨房地板上为什么铺着毛巾?
女:爸爸刚才踩到水滑倒了,所以我正把地面擦干,免得别人也摔倒。
spare keys日常沟通 · 239/860
WI locked myself out of the studio again.
MThe spare keys are in a sealed box at the front desk.
女:我又把自己锁在工作室外面了。
男:备用钥匙放在前台的密封盒里。
in one go日常沟通 · 240/860
MShall I upload the photographs one by one?
WNo, put them in a folder and send the whole collection in one go.
男:我要一张一张上传照片吗?
女:不用,把它们放进一个文件夹,一次性发送整套照片。
take日常沟通 · 241/860
WIs the small cabin still available for July?
MYes, and we can take it for two weeks if we pay the deposit today.
女:那间小木屋七月还有空吗?
男:有,如果今天付定金,我们可以租两周。
entering日常沟通 · 242/860
WWhy are you photographing the clay model from every side?
MI’m entering it in the regional design competition this afternoon.
女:你为什么从各个角度拍这个黏土模型?
男:我今天下午要用它参加地区设计比赛。
on a really tight budget日常沟通 · 243/860
MWhy are we cooking at the hostel instead of eating downtown?
WWe’re on a really tight budget until the scholarship payment arrives.
男:为什么我们在旅舍做饭,而不去市中心吃?
女:奖学金到账前,我们的预算非常紧张。
Every other day日常沟通 · 244/860
MHow often should these young trees be watered?
WEvery other day this month, unless there is heavy rain.
男:这些幼树应该多久浇一次水?
女:这个月每隔一天浇一次,除非下大雨。
out of breath日常沟通 · 245/860
WYou’re out of breath. Did you run all the way here?
MYes, the lift stopped, so I climbed eight floors.
女:你上气不接下气的。你一路跑来的吗?
男:是的,电梯停了,所以我爬了八层楼。
at most日常沟通 · 246/860
WWill the repair take the whole afternoon?
MNo, replacing this cable should take thirty minutes at most.
女:维修会花掉整个下午吗?
男:不会,更换这根电缆最多需要三十分钟。
tied up日常沟通 · 247/860
MCan Priya review the poster before lunch?
WShe’s tied up with a customer complaint, but she’ll be free after two.
男:普里娅能在午饭前审阅海报吗?
女:她正忙着处理顾客投诉,不过两点后就有空。
major in日常沟通 · 248/860
MDo you study architecture because you want to design houses?
WI actually major in environmental engineering and focus on clean water systems.
男:你学建筑是因为想设计房屋吗?
女:其实我的专业是环境工程,重点研究清洁水系统。
clear sky日常沟通 · 249/860
WCan the astronomy club use the telescope tonight?
MYes, the forecast promises a clear sky after nine.
女:天文社今晚能用望远镜吗?
男:能,预报说九点后天空晴朗无云。
put an ad日常沟通 · 250/860
WHow will we find someone to share the studio?
MI’ll put an ad on the university noticeboard this afternoon.
女:我们怎么找到合租工作室的人?
男:我今天下午会在大学布告栏上登一则广告。
edit日常沟通 · 251/860
MThe interview recording includes five minutes of silence.
WI’ll edit the audio before we upload the podcast.
男:采访录音里有五分钟的空白。
女:我们上传播客前我会剪辑这段音频。
wheels日常沟通 · 252/860
WYour old van spends more time in the garage than on the road.
MI know. I’m saving for a reliable set of wheels before winter.
女:你的旧货车待在修理厂的时间比上路还多。
男:我知道。我正在攒钱,想在冬天前买一辆可靠的车。
were supposed to take日常沟通 · 253/860
MWhy are the new runners already doing ten-kilometer practice?
WThey were supposed to take shorter routes during their first week.
男:为什么新队员已经在进行十公里训练?
女:他们第一周本来应该跑更短的路线。
be supposed to do/be sth应该做某事/是某事物
that日常沟通 · 254/860
MIs the lighthouse close enough to reach on foot?
WIt isn’t that far, but the path becomes steep near the top.
男:灯塔近得可以步行到达吗?
女:没有那么远,不过接近山顶时小路会变陡。
thatadv那么;那样 [一般用于否定句,修饰形容词或副词]
where日常沟通 · 255/860
MHave we finished planning the exhibition entrance?
WYes, but where are we with the signs for the second floor?
男:我们完成展览入口的规划了吗?
女:完成了,不过二楼指示牌的进展怎么样了?
straight after日常沟通 · 256/860
WWhen can I collect the costume from rehearsal?
MCome straight after lunch, before the afternoon group arrives.
女:我什么时候可以从排练处取服装?
男:午饭后马上来,在下午那组人到达之前。
plain日常沟通 · 257/860
MDoes the choir require a special costume?
WJust a white shirt and a plain black skirt without any pattern.
男:合唱团要求穿特殊服装吗?
女:只要白衬衫和一条没有任何图案的纯黑裙子。
submission deadline日常沟通 · 258/860
MCan I send my photograph on Monday morning?
WNo, the competition’s submission deadline is midnight on Sunday.
男:我可以周一上午提交照片吗?
女:不行,比赛的投稿截止时间是周日午夜。
supposing日常沟通 · 259/860
WWe can take the outdoor route if the weather stays dry.
MBut supposing the river rises again, is there an indoor alternative?
女:如果天气保持干燥,我们可以走户外路线。
男:但假如河水再次上涨,有室内替代路线吗?
supposing (that)conj假定;假设;设想
round trip日常沟通 · 260/860
MIs the waterfall far from the visitor center?
WThe marked trail is an eight-kilometer round trip, so bring enough water.
男:瀑布离游客中心远吗?
女:有标记的步道往返八公里,所以要带足水。
millions of tons日常沟通 · 261/860
MDoes food waste really affect the environment so much?
WYes, households discard millions of tons of edible food each year.
男:食物浪费真的对环境影响这么大吗?
女:是的,家庭每年丢弃数百万吨仍可食用的食物。
millions (of…)/a million大量;无数
operation日常沟通 · 262/860
MWill Ms. Green leave the hospital today?
WNo, her knee operation is scheduled for tomorrow morning.
男:格林女士今天会出院吗?
女:不会,她的膝部手术安排在明天上午。
producers日常沟通 · 263/860
WWho decides which scenes stay in the documentary?
MThe producers review the final cut with the director.
女:谁决定纪录片保留哪些场景?
男:制片人会和导演一起审看最终剪辑版。
producern(戏剧、电影或广播的)监制/制作人/制片人
recordings日常沟通 · 264/860
MHow can I practice understanding different accents?
WThese recordings include speakers from six English-speaking regions.
男:我怎样练习听懂不同口音?
女:这些录音包含来自六个英语地区的说话者。
bothering日常沟通 · 265/860
MYou keep rubbing your shoulder. Is it still bothering you?
WOnly when I lift something heavy.
男:你一直揉肩膀。它还让你难受吗?
女:只有提重物时才会。
stands日常沟通 · 266/860
WCan we buy lunch inside the festival grounds?
MYes, several food stands are beside the main stage.
女:我们能在节庆场地里面买午饭吗?
男:能,主舞台旁边有几个食品摊位。
severe日常沟通 · 267/860
MWhy is the mountain road still closed?
WLast night’s storm caused severe flooding near the bridge.
男:山路为什么仍然封闭?
女:昨夜的暴风雨在桥附近造成了严重洪水。
severeadj(问题、伤势、疾病等)十分严重的
pick up日常沟通 · 268/860
WHave you ever played the drums before?
MNo, but the basic rhythm should be easy to pick up.
女:你以前打过鼓吗?
男:没有,不过基本节奏应该很容易学会。
pick sth upphr v(通过观察或聆听而)学会
it’s any good or not日常沟通 · 269/860
MHave you tried the new study app yet?
WNot long enough to decide if it’s any good or not.
男:你试过那款新的学习应用了吗?
女:试得还不够久,还无法判断它到底好不好。
be no good / not be any/much good没(什么/多大)用处/好处
knee guards日常沟通 · 270/860
MDo I need special protection for the skateboarding lesson?
WA helmet and knee guards are included with the rental board.
男:滑板课需要特别的防护装备吗?
女:租用滑板时会附带头盔和护膝。
advertising for日常沟通 · 271/860
MWhy are so many designers visiting the theatre?
WIt is advertising for someone to create next season’s costumes.
男:为什么这么多设计师来剧院?
女:剧院正在登广告招聘为下一季设计服装的人。
advertisevi & vt(在报纸、公共场所公告牌、互联网等上)征聘
sensitive to日常沟通 · 272/860
MWhy do you always wear gloves in the laboratory?
WMy skin is sensitive to one of the cleaning chemicals.
男:你为什么在实验室总戴手套?
女:我的皮肤对其中一种清洁化学品敏感。
credits日常沟通 · 273/860
MWhere can I find the name of the documentary’s composer?
WIt appears in the closing credits after the final scene.
男:我在哪里能找到纪录片作曲者的名字?
女:最后一个场景后的片尾字幕里有。
signal日常沟通 · 274/860
MWhy did the director choose such an empty stage?
WThe bare setting helps signal the character’s loneliness.
男:导演为什么选择如此空旷的舞台?
女:简洁的布景有助于传达人物的孤独。
driven日常沟通 · 275/860
WWhy does Omar spend every weekend restoring old bicycles?
MHe is driven by the idea that every child should own one.
女:奥马尔为什么每周末都修复旧自行车?
男:让每个孩子都有自行车的想法激励着他。
sides日常沟通 · 276/860
MDoes the grilled fish come by itself?
WNo, you may choose two sides, including salad or rice.
男:烤鱼是单独上的吗?
女:不是,你可以选两份配菜,包括沙拉或米饭。
falls日常沟通 · 277/860
WWhy do the greenhouse windows close automatically?
MThey shut whenever the temperature falls below ten degrees.
女:温室窗户为什么会自动关闭?
男:气温每当降到十度以下,它们就会关上。
treat日常沟通 · 278/860
MDo you buy cake after every practice?
WNo, it is an occasional treat when the team wins.
男:你每次训练后都买蛋糕吗?
女:不,只有球队获胜时才偶尔享用。
refresh日常沟通 · 279/860
MWe have been studying for three hours.
WA short walk outside will refresh our minds before the next chapter.
男:我们已经学习三个小时了。
女:下一章前出去短暂散步能让头脑恢复清醒。
fancy coming日常沟通 · 280/860
MI’m visiting the night market after rehearsal.
WDo you fancy coming with me to try the local food?
男:排练后我要去逛夜市。
女:你想和我一起去尝当地食物吗?
get it fixed日常沟通 · 281/860
MYour camera keeps turning itself off.
WI’ll get it fixed before the field trip next Friday.
男:你的相机总是自己关机。
女:我会在下周五实地考察前找人把它修好。
fine日常沟通 · 282/860
WWhy are you using such a powerful camera lens?
MIt can capture the fine details on the butterfly’s wings.
女:你为什么使用这么强大的相机镜头?
男:它能拍到蝴蝶翅膀上的细微纹理。
natural日常沟通 · 283/860
MI’ve never seen Maya lead a meeting before.
WShe’s a natural; everyone listened and finished on time.
男:我以前从没见玛雅主持会议。
女:她天生擅长;每个人都认真听,而且会议准时结束。
drive me crazy日常沟通 · 284/860
MWhy do you keep the kitchen clock in a drawer?
WIts loud ticking at night would drive me crazy.
男:你为什么把厨房时钟放在抽屉里?
女:它夜里响亮的滴答声会把我逼疯。
a main source of日常沟通 · 285/860
WWhy is the village protecting the spring above the farms?
MIt is a main source of drinking water for local families.
女:村庄为什么保护农田上方的泉水?
男:它是当地家庭饮用水的主要来源。
a main/primary source of主要来源
watch my weight日常沟通 · 286/860
MWhy did you choose fruit instead of the cream cake?
WI’m trying to watch my weight before the long-distance race.
男:你为什么选水果而不是奶油蛋糕?
女:长跑比赛前我在努力控制体重。
channel日常沟通 · 287/860
WWhy can’t the walkers cross the fields today?
MRain has filled the narrow channel beside the path.
女:徒步者今天为什么不能穿过田野?
男:雨水灌满了小路旁的狭窄水道。
accent日常沟通 · 288/860
WHow did you know the speaker grew up in Dublin?
MHis Irish accent became clear when he read the poem.
女:你怎么知道演讲者在都柏林长大?
男:他朗读诗歌时,爱尔兰口音很明显。
I’m in the same boat日常沟通 · 289/860
WI still can’t choose a topic for the history project.
MI’m in the same boat; every idea seems too broad.
女:我仍然无法为历史项目选择主题。
男:我也一样;每个想法似乎都太宽泛。
be in the same boat处于同样的困境
breathable日常沟通 · 290/860
WWhich shirt is better for the long summer hike?
MChoose the breathable cotton one, not the heavy nylon shirt.
女:夏季长途徒步穿哪件衬衫更好?
男:选透气的棉质那件,不要厚重的尼龙衬衫。
It’s a dream come true日常沟通 · 291/860
WHow do you feel about performing at the national theatre?
MIt’s a dream come true; I watched plays there as a child.
女:在国家剧院演出你感觉如何?
男:梦想成真了;我小时候就在那里看戏。
sweat日常沟通 · 292/860
MWhy is your shirt wet after such a short walk?
WI sweat easily whenever the air is hot and still.
男:走了这么短的路,你的衬衫为什么湿了?
女:天气又热又闷时我很容易出汗。
samples日常沟通 · 293/860
WWhy is everyone stopping at the new bakery?
MThey are giving away free samples of three kinds of bread.
女:为什么大家都在新面包店停下来?
男:他们正在免费发放三种面包的试吃样品。
get them into my head日常沟通 · 294/860
MWhy do you repeat those dates while walking?
WSaying them aloud helps get them into my head before the test.
男:你为什么边走边重复那些日期?
女:大声说出来有助于我在考试前把它们记住。
get sth into one’s head记住/理解某事
one final word of advice日常沟通 · 295/860
WIs there anything else we should know before the cave walk?
MJust one final word of advice: carry a spare light.
女:洞穴徒步前还有什么需要知道的吗?
男:最后一条建议:带一盏备用灯。
a word of advice/ warning/caution/ thanks建议/警告/告诫/感谢的话
well日常沟通 · 296/860
WWhy were the lights still on when you returned?
MThe rehearsal continued well past midnight.
女:你回来时为什么灯还亮着?
男:排练一直持续到午夜之后很久。
been involved in日常沟通 · 297/860
MWhy does Anna know so much about the science fair?
WShe has been involved in planning it since January.
男:安娜为什么这么了解科学展?
女:她从一月起就参与了策划。
be/get involved (in sth)参与;卷入
facility日常沟通 · 298/860
MWhere are injured seabirds cared for?
WA new rescue facility beside the harbor treats them.
男:受伤的海鸟在哪里接受照料?
女:港口旁边的新救助机构为它们治疗。
overnight日常沟通 · 299/860
MWill the town’s traffic problem disappear after the new rule?
WNo, habits won’t change overnight.
男:新规定实施后,小镇交通问题会消失吗?
女:不会,习惯不可能一夜之间改变。
driving me mad日常沟通 · 300/860
WWhy did you move the desk away from the window?
MThe flashing sign across the street was driving me mad.
女:你为什么把书桌从窗边移开?
男:街对面闪烁的招牌快把我逼疯了。
burn日常沟通 · 301/860
WWhy are you holding your hand under cold water?
MI got a small burn from the baking tray.
女:你为什么把手放在冷水下?
男:我被烤盘轻微烫伤了。
takes ages日常沟通 · 302/860
MWhy don’t you use the old printer anymore?
WIt takes ages to produce even one page.
男:你为什么不再用旧打印机?
女:它哪怕打印一页也要很久。
agesn(especially BrE) 很长时间
were actually supposed to日常沟通 · 303/860
WWhy are the flowers already beginning to dry?
MThey were actually supposed to arrive yesterday morning.
女:这些花为什么已经开始变干?
男:它们本来应该昨天上午到达。
be supposed to do sth应该做某事
light blue日常沟通 · 304/860
MWhich folder contains the river survey forms?
WThe light blue one beside the printer.
男:哪个文件夹里装着河流调查表?
女:打印机旁边那个浅蓝色的。
enter日常沟通 · 305/860
MCan professional photographers join the village competition?
WNo, only amateurs may enter this year.
男:专业摄影师能参加村庄比赛吗?
女:不能,今年只有业余摄影者可以参赛。
original document日常沟通 · 306/860
MWill a phone picture of my certificate be accepted?
WNo, please bring the original document to registration.
男:证书的手机照片可以接受吗?
女:不行,请在登记时带上原件。
an upset stomach日常沟通 · 307/860
MWhy isn’t Beth joining the boat trip?
WShe has an upset stomach after last night’s meal.
男:贝丝为什么不参加乘船游览?
女:昨晚吃饭后她肠胃不适。
photocopies日常沟通 · 308/860
WHow many sets of the application do we need?
MKeep the signed original and bring two photocopies.
女:申请材料需要几套?
男:保留签字原件,再带两份复印件。
photocopyn复印件 (also copy)
the post’s日常沟通 · 309/860
MHas the replacement card arrived yet?
WNo, the post’s unusually slow this week.
男:补发的卡到了吗?
女:没有,这周邮政服务异常缓慢。
wild日常沟通 · 310/860
WDid you expect the comedy to end with a helicopter landing?
MNot at all—the final scene was wild.
女:你料到喜剧会以直升机降落结尾吗?
男:完全没有——最后一幕太疯狂了。
out of shape日常沟通 · 311/860
WWhy did you stop halfway up the hill?
MMonths without exercise have left me out of shape.
女:你为什么爬到半山腰就停下了?
男:几个月没锻炼让我身体状态很差。
diving into日常沟通 · 312/860
MWhat will you read after finishing the biography?
WI’m diving into a collection of sea stories next.
男:读完传记后你会读什么?
女:接下来我要投入阅读一部海洋故事集。
sweets日常沟通 · 313/860
WWhat are those colorful boxes beside the festival gate?
MThey contain traditional sweets made with fruit and nuts.
女:节庆入口旁那些彩色盒子是什么?
男:里面装着用水果和坚果制作的传统糖果。
volume日常沟通 · 314/860
WIs this history of the river a single book?
MNo, the second volume covers the years after 1950.
女:这部河流史只有一本吗?
男:不是,第二卷讲述一九五零年后的年代。
pots and pans日常沟通 · 315/860
WWhat should we pack first when moving the kitchen?
MPut the pots and pans in the strong boxes by the door.
女:搬厨房时我们应该先装什么?
男:把锅碗瓢盆放进门边的结实箱子里。
stand-up日常沟通 · 316/860
MWhat kind of performance is scheduled after the band?
WA young comedian will do stand-up for twenty minutes.
男:乐队之后安排了什么表演?
女:一位年轻喜剧演员将表演二十分钟单口喜剧。
stand-upadj(喜剧节目)单人表演的/单口的 [仅用于名词前]
be stuck with them日常沟通 · 317/860
WWhat if nobody buys the extra festival shirts?
MWe’ll be stuck with them until next year.
女:如果没人购买多余的节庆衬衫怎么办?
男:那我们只能一直留着它们到明年。
be stuck with sb摆脱不了某人;甩不掉某人
manage on日常沟通 · 318/860
WCan you manage on the food allowance during the trip?
MYes, if I cook at the hostel instead of eating out.
女:旅行期间靠伙食补贴够用吗?
男:够,只要我在旅舍做饭而不是外出就餐。
what’s left of日常沟通 · 319/860
MCan visitors enter the old tower after the storm?
WNo, only what’s left of its stone walls can be viewed from the path.
男:暴风雨后游客能进入旧塔吗?
女:不能,只能从小路观看残存的石墙。
what’s left of ………的残骸/残余/遗迹
scoreline日常沟通 · 320/860
WWas yesterday’s hockey final close?
MNot at all—the scoreline was six to one.
女:昨天的曲棍球决赛比分接近吗?
男:一点也不,比分是六比一。
scorelinen(BrE)(体育比赛的)最终比分/最终结果
opposing日常沟通 · 321/860
MWhy did the blue team change its defensive plan?
WThe opposing players were much faster on the wings.
男:蓝队为什么改变防守计划?
女:对方球员在边路快得多。
checked them out日常沟通 · 322/860
WDid you try the language podcasts I sent?
MYes, I checked them out and saved the two with slower speech.
女:你试过我发的语言播客了吗?
男:试过,我查看后保存了语速较慢的两个。
check sth/sb outphr v(因某物或某人有趣或吸引人而)查看/看一看
an oil leak日常沟通 · 323/860
MWhy is the boat engine covered with cloth?
WThe mechanic found an oil leak beneath it.
男:船发动机为什么盖着布?
女:机械师在下面发现了漏油。
lies in日常沟通 · 324/860
WWhy is this small guidebook so useful?
MIts value lies in the maps drawn by local walkers.
女:这本小指南为什么这么有用?
男:它的价值在于由当地徒步者绘制的地图。
movers日常沟通 · 325/860
WWho will carry the piano down those narrow stairs?
MProfessional movers are arriving with special lifting straps.
女:谁来把钢琴搬下那些狭窄楼梯?
男:专业搬运工会带着专用吊带过来。
movern(especially NAmE) 搬家工人
the hairdresser’s日常沟通 · 326/860
MWhere did Maya go before the graduation photos?
WShe stopped at the hairdresser’s to have her hair cut.
男:拍毕业照前玛雅去了哪里?
女:她去了理发店剪头发。
daring日常沟通 · 327/860
WWhy did the costume win the design prize?
MIts daring use of recycled metal surprised the judges.
女:那套服装为什么获得设计奖?
男:它大胆使用回收金属,让评委感到惊喜。
brand-new日常沟通 · 328/860
MDid you buy a brand-new bicycle for the trip?
WNo, I repaired my brother’s old one.
男:你为旅行买了全新的自行车吗?
女:没有,我修好了哥哥的旧车。
get it日常沟通 · 329/860
WWhy does the moon appear larger near the horizon?
MI still don’t get it; could you show me with the model?
女:为什么月亮靠近地平线时看起来更大?
男:我还是不明白;你能用模型演示吗?
feeling日常沟通 · 330/860
MDid one visit help you understand the fishing village?
WYes, I now have a better feeling for its daily rhythm.
男:一次参观帮助你了解渔村了吗?
女:帮助了,我现在更能体会它的日常节奏。
won’t bother日常沟通 · 331/860
WWill Daniel return the borrowed umbrella tonight?
MHe won’t bother coming back in this heavy rain.
女:丹尼尔今晚会归还借来的雨伞吗?
男:这么大的雨,他不会费事回来。
not bother doing sth懒得做某事
deal日常沟通 · 332/860
MWas the used camera worth buying?
WYes, fifty dollars with two lenses was an excellent deal.
男:那台二手相机值得买吗?
女:值得,五十美元还带两个镜头,非常划算。
are you fluent in日常沟通 · 333/860
MBesides English, which language are you fluent in?
WSpanish, after studying in Madrid for two years.
男:除了英语,你还熟练掌握哪种语言?
女:西班牙语,因为我在马德里学习了两年。
filling the tank日常沟通 · 334/860
WWhy are we stopping when the battery is fully charged?
MI’m filling the tank before the long drive through the mountains.
女:电池已经充满了,我们为什么还停车?
男:长途穿山行驶前我要加满油箱。
reserved日常沟通 · 335/860
WWhy didn’t Omar speak during the welcome dinner?
MHe is reserved around people he has just met.
女:奥马尔为什么在欢迎晚宴上没有说话?
男:面对刚认识的人,他比较拘谨。
displayed日常沟通 · 336/860
MWhere will the winning science models be shown?
WThey’ll be displayed in the town hall throughout May.
男:获奖科学模型将在哪里展出?
女:它们将在整个五月陈列于市政厅。
reception desk日常沟通 · 337/860
WWhere can I change the name on my conference pass?
MAsk at the reception desk near the glass doors.
女:我在哪里可以更改会议证件上的名字?
男:去玻璃门附近的接待台询问。
moving ahead日常沟通 · 338/860
MHas Priya made progress since joining the design team?
WYes, she is moving ahead quickly and now leads small projects.
男:普里娅加入设计团队后有进步吗?
女:有,她进步很快,现在已经负责小项目。
Let me know日常沟通 · 339/860
MI may need another microphone for the interview.
WLet me know by noon, and I’ll reserve one.
男:采访可能还需要一支麦克风。
女:中午前告诉我,我会预留一支。
let sb know让某人知道;告诉(或通知)某人
store日常沟通 · 340/860
MWill this small device hold all our field recordings?
WYes, it can store more than two hundred hours of audio.
男:这个小设备能装下我们所有实地录音吗?
女:能,它可以存储两百多个小时的音频。
states日常沟通 · 341/860
WDoes the notice explain why the bridge is closed?
MYes, it states that repairs will continue until June.
女:通知说明桥梁为什么关闭吗?
男:说明了,它写明维修将持续到六月。
put up日常沟通 · 342/860
MWhere will the visiting choir stay during the festival?
WLocal families have offered to put up the singers.
男:来访合唱团在节庆期间住在哪里?
女:当地家庭提出为歌手提供住宿。
isn’t that日常沟通 · 343/860
MIs the hill path too difficult for beginners?
WIt isn’t that steep, and there are benches along the way.
男:山路对初学者来说太难吗?
女:没有那么陡,而且沿途有长椅。
remarkable日常沟通 · 344/860
WHas the injured bird recovered much this week?
MYes, its progress has been remarkable.
女:受伤的鸟这周恢复得多吗?
男:是的,它的进步非常显著。
loan period日常沟通 · 345/860
MMay I keep the camera for the entire holiday?
WThe standard loan period is only seven days.
男:我可以整个假期都借用相机吗?
女:标准借用期只有七天。
were astonished to日常沟通 · 346/860
MHow did the farmers react to the giant pumpkin?
WThey were astonished to learn it weighed over four hundred kilos.
男:农民们看到巨型南瓜有什么反应?
女:得知它重达四百多公斤,他们非常惊讶。
just in case日常沟通 · 347/860
WThe forecast says the walk will stay dry.
MI’ll pack a light raincoat just in case.
女:预报说徒步期间不会下雨。
男:我还是带件轻便雨衣以防万一。
(just) in case (…)以防万一(……)
reflect日常沟通 · 348/860
MWhy are fewer families buying large cars?
WThe sales figures reflect growing concern about fuel costs.
男:为什么购买大型汽车的家庭减少了?
女:销售数字反映出人们越来越担心燃油成本。
charge日常沟通 · 349/860
MWill the field recorder last through the night?
WYes, it runs for twelve hours on a single charge.
男:实地录音机能整夜工作吗?
女:能,一次充电可以运行十二小时。
adapt to日常沟通 · 350/860
MHow are the rescued seals doing in the new pool?
WThey need a few days to adapt to the quieter environment.
男:获救的海豹在新水池里怎么样?
女:它们需要几天适应更安静的环境。
misleading日常沟通 · 351/860
WDoes the tiny box really contain a full desk?
MThe picture is misleading; only a desk lamp is included.
女:那个小盒子里真的装着一整张书桌吗?
男:图片有误导性;里面只有一盏台灯。
access control system日常沟通 · 352/860
WWhy do staff touch their cards against the glass panel?
MThe access control system unlocks the laboratory door.
女:员工为什么把卡贴在玻璃面板上?
男:门禁系统会解锁实验室门。
based in日常沟通 · 353/860
MDoes the charity manage projects from London?
WNo, its main team is based in Bristol.
男:慈善机构从伦敦管理项目吗?
女:不是,它的主要团队设在布里斯托尔。
make a deal日常沟通 · 354/860
MI need the camera tonight, but you want it tomorrow morning.
WLet’s make a deal: you return it by eight, and I’ll charge the battery.
男:我今晚需要相机,但你明早要用。
女:我们约定吧:你八点前归还,我来给电池充电。
natural habitat日常沟通 · 355/860
WWhy can’t the young fox remain at the center?
MIt is ready to return to its natural habitat.
女:幼狐为什么不能继续留在中心?
男:它已经可以返回自然栖息地。
upside down日常沟通 · 356/860
WWhy are you holding the keyboard upside down?
MA small coin fell between the keys.
女:你为什么把键盘倒过来拿?
男:一枚小硬币掉进按键之间了。
release日常沟通 · 357/860
MWhen will the studio release the documentary online?
WOn Friday, after its final cinema screening.
男:制片厂什么时候在网上发布纪录片?
女:周五,在最后一场影院放映之后。
a reduced price日常沟通 · 358/860
MThe lamp has a tiny mark on its base.
WThen ask whether they’ll sell it at a reduced price.
男:台灯底座上有一个小印记。
女:那就问问他们是否能降价出售。
hat stand日常沟通 · 359/860
WWhere did you leave the visitor badges?
MThey’re hanging from the wooden hat stand by the door.
女:你把访客证放在哪里了?
男:它们挂在门边的木制帽架上。
engineering日常沟通 · 360/860
MWhich subject prepared you to design water pumps?
WI studied mechanical engineering at university.
男:哪门专业让你具备设计水泵的能力?
女:我在大学学习机械工程。
head out日常沟通 · 361/860
WWhy are you taking gloves on such a sunny morning?
MIt will still be cold when we head out at six.
女:这么晴朗的早晨你为什么带手套?
男:我们六点出发时仍然会很冷。
headvi(朝……)前进;(向……)去 [名词动化]
rush hours日常沟通 · 362/860
WWhy does the journey take twice as long in the morning?
MThe bridge becomes crowded during rush hours.
女:为什么早晨行程要花两倍时间?
男:高峰时段桥上会变得拥堵。
sewing日常沟通 · 363/860
MHow will you attach the cloth leaves to the costume?
WI’m sewing them on by hand tonight.
男:你怎样把布叶子固定在服装上?
女:今晚我会手工把它们缝上去。
Present yourself日常沟通 · 364/860
MWhen should I arrive at the reception for my interview?
WPresent yourself about ten minutes before the scheduled time.
男:面试时我应该什么时候到接待处?
女:在预定时间前约十分钟到场报到。
present oneself (at/in/for sth)出现;出席
brand new日常沟通 · 365/860
WWhy are you returning the headphones already?
MThey are brand new, but the left side produces no sound.
女:你为什么已经要退耳机?
男:它们是全新的,但左侧没有声音。
grocery bags日常沟通 · 366/860
MWhy are these grocery bags beside the checkout reusable?
WThey’re made from strong cloth instead of thin plastic.
男:结账台旁这些购物袋为什么可以重复使用?
女:它们由结实的布制成,而不是薄塑料。
Fortunately日常沟通 · 367/860
MDid the rain damage the books at the outdoor market?
WFortunately, we covered them before the storm arrived.
男:雨水损坏户外市集的书了吗?
女:幸运的是,暴风雨到来前我们盖住了它们。
longevity日常沟通 · 368/860
MWhy does the outdoor brand repair old backpacks for free?
WIt wants to increase their longevity and reduce waste.
男:这个户外品牌为什么免费修理旧背包?
女:它想延长背包的使用寿命并减少浪费。
brilliant日常沟通 · 369/860
WI expected Noah’s presentation to be fairly ordinary.
MSo did I, but his explanation and photographs were brilliant.
女:我原以为诺亚的展示会很普通。
男:我也是,但他的讲解和照片都非常精彩。
brilliantadj杰出的;才华横溢的;极好的
the heat日常沟通 · 370/860
MShall we visit the old town after lunch?
WLet’s wait until evening; I can’t walk far in the heat.
男:我们午饭后去老城区好吗?
女:等到晚上吧;天气炎热时我走不了太远。
cuisines日常沟通 · 371/860
MWhat makes the food festival so popular?
WVisitors can taste cuisines from twelve different regions in one place.
男:是什么让美食节如此受欢迎?
女:游客可以在一个地方品尝十二个不同地区的菜系。
cuisinen(from French) 烹饪;风味
spices日常沟通 · 372/860
MAre all seasonings hot enough to make my mouth burn?
WNo. Some spices are aromatic rather than spicy.
男:所有调味料都辣得让人口腔发烫吗?
女:不是。有些香料重在芳香,并不辛辣。
flavorings日常沟通 · 373/860
WWhy does this yogurt taste so strongly of strawberries?
MIt contains natural flavorings made from real fruit.
女:这种酸奶为什么草莓味这么浓?
男:它含有由真正水果制成的天然调味品。
issue日常沟通 · 374/860
WThe hero in your story seems almost perfect.
MI’ll give him an issue with trusting people so he feels more believable.
女:你故事里的主人公似乎近乎完美。
男:我会给他加上难以信任他人的问题,让他显得更真实。
right-hand woman日常沟通 · 375/860
WWho will run the exhibition while the director is in London?
MSarah is his right-hand woman, so she’ll make the daily decisions.
女:主任去伦敦期间,谁来负责展览?
男:萨拉是他的得力助手,所以日常事务由她决定。
right-hand womann(尤指工作中的女)左右手/得力助手
damp日常沟通 · 376/860
MShall I put the tent away now?
WNot yet. The bottom is still damp from last night’s rain, so leave it in the sun.
男:我现在把帐篷收起来好吗?
女:先别收。帐篷底部还被昨晚的雨弄得有些潮湿,放在太阳下晒一会儿吧。
suspected日常沟通 · 377/860
WWhy didn’t you open the link in that delivery message?
MI suspected it was a scam because I hadn’t ordered anything.
女:你为什么没有打开那条快递短信里的链接?
男:我怀疑那是诈骗,因为我根本没有买过东西。
astonished日常沟通 · 378/860
WHow did Emily react when the university offered to pay all her fees?
MThe full scholarship astonished her; she had expected only a small grant.
女:大学提出承担埃米莉全部学费时,她有什么反应?
男:全额奖学金让她十分惊讶;她原以为只会得到一小笔助学金。
endangered species日常沟通 · 379/860
WWhy can’t visitors enter the birds’ breeding area?
MThe cranes are an endangered species, so the keepers limit any disturbance.
女:游客为什么不能进入鸟类繁育区?
男:这些鹤属于濒危物种,所以饲养员会尽量减少一切干扰。
divided up日常沟通 · 380/860
WHow did your team finish the neighborhood survey so quickly?
MWe divided up the interviews by street and shared our notes online.
女:你们团队怎么这么快就完成了社区调查?
男:我们按街道分配了采访任务,并在网上共享记录。
dividevt分配;分享(又作divide up)
high-tech devices日常沟通 · 381/860
MHow can the farmer check the soil without visiting every field?
WThose high-tech devices send moisture readings straight to his phone.
男:农场主不用逐块巡视田地,怎么检查土壤情况?
女:那些高科技设备会把湿度读数直接发送到他的手机上。
detailed日常沟通 · 382/860
WCan you assemble the solar model from this photograph?
MNot safely. I need detailed instructions showing where each wire goes.
女:你能照着这张照片组装太阳能模型吗?
男:这样不安全。我需要标明每根电线位置的详细说明。
delivered日常沟通 · 383/860
MHas the new science equipment arrived yet?
WYes, it was delivered to the laboratory this morning, and I signed for it.
男:新的科学设备到了吗?
女:到了,今天上午送到了实验室,我签收了。
constantly日常沟通 · 384/860
WWhy did you move your desk away from the window?
MThe traffic lights outside are constantly flashing at night, and I couldn’t concentrate.
女:你为什么把书桌从窗边移开了?
男:外面的交通信号灯夜里不停闪烁,我无法集中注意力。
stuck on日常沟通 · 385/860
MHave you finished labeling the science exhibits?
WYes, the labels are stuck on each display case, where visitors can see them clearly.
男:科学展品的标签贴好了吗?
女:贴好了,标签都贴在各个展柜上,参观者能看得很清楚。
seat yourself in日常沟通 · 386/860
MIs there somewhere I can wait until the nurse calls me?
WPlease seat yourself in the chair beside the window; it should only be a few minutes.
男:护士叫我之前,我可以在哪里等候?
女:请在窗边那把椅子上坐下,应该只需要等几分钟。
wander日常沟通 · 387/860
WHave you seen my grandfather since breakfast?
MHe likes to wander through the morning market, so he’s probably there.
女:早餐后你见过我祖父吗?
男:他喜欢在早市闲逛,所以很可能在那里。
flashes日常沟通 · 388/860
WHow will I know when the water tank is full?
MThe green light flashes three times when the sensor detects water at the top.
女:我怎么知道水箱什么时候满了?
男:传感器检测到水位到顶时,绿灯会闪三次。
switch日常沟通 · 389/860
MWhy won’t the reading lamp turn on?
WThe switch is loose; use the spare lamp until I can repair it.
男:阅读灯为什么打不开?
女:开关松了;在我修好之前,先用备用灯吧。
receipt日常沟通 · 390/860
WI bought this kettle yesterday, but it leaks from the bottom.
MI can replace it if you show me the receipt.
女:我昨天买了这个水壶,但它底部漏水。
男:如果您出示收据,我可以给您更换。
notification日常沟通 · 391/860
MWill you have to call the university for the scholarship result?
WNo, I’ll receive an email notification on Friday.
男:你需要打电话向大学询问奖学金结果吗?
女:不用,我会在周五收到电子邮件通知。
postponing日常沟通 · 392/860
MWhy are you emailing the dean this morning?
WI’m asking about postponing the field trip because a storm is expected tomorrow.
男:你今天上午为什么给院长发邮件?
女:明天预计有暴风雨,我想询问能否推迟实地考察。
changing日常沟通 · 393/860
WShould I pack only light clothes for the mountain trip?
MNo, the changing weather means you’ll need a warm jacket and a raincoat too.
女:山区旅行只带薄衣服就可以吗?
男:不行,天气多变,你还需要带保暖外套和雨衣。
pursuing an acting career日常沟通 · 394/860
WWhy did your cousin move to Los Angeles after college?
MShe’s pursuing an acting career and has auditions at two studios this month.
女:你表姐大学毕业后为什么搬到洛杉矶?
男:她正在追求演艺事业,这个月在两家制片公司都有试镜。
cream日常沟通 · 395/860
MThis insect bite is still itchy. What should I do?
WApply the cream twice a day, but stop if the skin becomes redder.
男:这个虫咬处还是很痒,我该怎么办?
女:每天涂两次药膏,但如果皮肤更红就停止使用。
urgency日常沟通 · 396/860
WI received a message marked urgent, but it gives no deadline. Can you check it?
MI’ll call the sender now and find out the level of urgency.
女:我收到一条标为紧急的信息,但没有截止时间。你能核实吗?
男:我现在给发件人打电话,确认事情有多紧急。
sink日常沟通 · 397/860
WHave you seen the small plant pot from the kitchen window?
MIt’s beside the sink; I moved it there so I could water it without spilling anything.
女:你看见厨房窗边那个小花盆了吗?
男:在水槽旁边;我把它移过去是为了浇水时不洒出来。
wholly日常沟通 · 398/860
MDid the committee accept the revised safety plan?
WYes, they found it wholly practical after the emergency exits were added.
男:委员会接受修改后的安全计划了吗?
女:接受了,增加紧急出口后,他们认为计划完全可行。
expense日常沟通 · 399/860
MWhy did the club cancel the printed monthly magazine?
WThe expense was too high, so members now receive a digital version.
男:俱乐部为什么停印月刊?
女:印刷费用太高,所以会员现在收到电子版。
directly日常沟通 · 400/860
MWhich building is the language centre?
WIt’s directly opposite the library, with a blue sign above the door.
男:哪栋楼是语言中心?
女:就在图书馆正对面,门上方有一块蓝色标牌。
leaking日常沟通 · 401/860
WI’m calling because the pipe under the kitchen sink is leaking again.
MI’m sorry; a technician will come between two and four this afternoon.
女:我打电话是因为厨房水槽下面的管道又漏水了。
男:很抱歉,维修人员今天下午两点到四点之间会来。
stimulates日常沟通 · 402/860
MWhy do bakeries put warm bread near the entrance?
WThe smell stimulates customers’ appetites and encourages them to buy a loaf.
男:面包店为什么把热面包放在入口附近?
女:这种香味会刺激顾客的食欲,促使他们买一条面包。
shipment日常沟通 · 403/860
WWhy are you calling the warehouse?
MI need to check whether tomorrow’s shipment includes the twenty science kits we ordered.
女:你为什么给仓库打电话?
男:我需要确认明天到的那批货是否包括我们订购的二十套科学实验用具。
brief日常沟通 · 404/860
WThe next speaker is waiting outside. Can you shorten your update?
MCertainly. I’ll be brief and mention only the two budget changes.
女:下一位发言者正在外面等。你能缩短汇报吗?
男:当然。我会简短些,只说两项预算变动。
PhD日常沟通 · 405/860
MWhat will you do after finishing your master’s degree?
WI hope to begin a PhD in marine biology and study coral recovery.
男:硕士毕业后你打算做什么?
女:我希望攻读海洋生物学博士,研究珊瑚恢复。
PhDn博士学位 (全拼为Doctor of Philosophy)
dirt日常沟通 · 406/860
MWhat needs special attention on this jacket?
WThere’s some dirt on the left sleeve that didn’t come out in the wash.
男:这件夹克有什么地方需要特别处理?
女:左袖上有些污渍,洗衣时没有洗掉。
I bet日常沟通 · 407/860
WWill the new bridge be expensive to build?
MI bet the steel alone will cost a great deal.
女:新桥建造费用会很高吗?
男:我敢肯定,光钢材就会花很多钱。
alternative日常沟通 · 408/860
MWhat can I do if my eyes are too tired to read?
WAn audiobook is a useful alternative.
男:眼睛太累不能阅读时我能做什么?
女:有声书是一个有用的替代选择。
make it日常沟通 · 409/860
WCan you visit the bank and return before lunch?
MThe queue is long, so I may not make it.
女:你能去银行并在午饭前回来吗?
男:队伍很长,所以我可能赶不回来。
go over日常沟通 · 410/860
WWhat should we do before sending the event plan?
MLet’s go over the budget one more time.
女:发送活动方案前我们该做什么?
男:再检查一遍预算吧。
board日常沟通 · 411/860
WWhere do passengers enter the ferry?
MThey board beside Gate 4 after the safety call.
女:乘客在哪里登上渡轮?
男:安全通知后,他们在4号门旁登船。
boardvi & vt登上(飞机/船/车)[名词动化]
As for日常沟通 · 412/860
WWe’ve chosen the survey topic; what about the method?
MAs for data collection, we can use phone interviews.
女:我们选好了调查主题;方法呢?
男:至于数据收集,可以采用电话访谈。
as for sb/sth至于某人/某物;就某人/某物而言
happen to日常沟通 · 413/860
MDo you happen to know the library’s new number?
WYes, I saved it yesterday.
男:你碰巧知道图书馆的新号码吗?
女:知道,我昨天存下来了。
down日常沟通 · 414/860
WHas your weekly electricity use decreased?
MYes, it is down to twenty units.
女:你家每周用电量下降了吗?
男:是的,已经降到二十个单位。
just in case日常沟通 · 415/860
WWhy are you packing a second phone charger?
MI’m taking it just in case the first one fails.
女:你为什么带第二个手机充电器?
男:我带着它,以防第一个坏掉。
(just) in case (…)以防万一(……)
Come on日常沟通 · 416/860
MI can’t find the entrance to the old market.
WCome on, I’ll show you the side gate.
男:我找不到老市场的入口。
女:来吧,我带你看侧门。
a series of日常沟通 · 417/860
MWhat appeared in the magazine during the 1970s?
WReaders found a series of new number puzzles.
男:20世纪70年代杂志里出现了什么?
女:读者看到了一系列新的数字谜题。
Never mind.日常沟通 · 418/860
WI forgot to bring the forms again.
MNever mind. We can print them here.
女:我又忘了带表格。
男:没关系,我们可以在这里打印。
never mind(especially BrE) 没关系(用于安慰)
chemicals日常沟通 · 419/860
MWhy does the farm use fewer sprays now?
WWe’re reducing chemicals to protect the soil.
男:农场现在为什么少用喷剂?
女:我们在减少化学制品以保护土壤。
Don’t ask!日常沟通 · 420/860
MHow was your attempt to repair the old bike?
WDon’t ask! I made the problem worse.
男:你修那辆旧自行车修得怎么样?
女:别问了!我把问题弄得更糟。
don’t ask别问了[用于表示某事说起来很尴尬或很奇怪]
Come on!日常沟通 · 421/860
MI can’t attend because I forgot the date again.
WCome on! You made the same excuse last week.
男:我不能参加,因为我又忘了日期。
女:得了吧!你上周也是同样的借口。
come on(用于表示不相信、不同意或生气)得了吧/算了吧
keep track of日常沟通 · 422/860
WWhy are you watching the evening news?
MI want to keep track of the storm’s path.
女:你为什么看晚间新闻?
男:我想掌握暴风雨的路线。
keep track of了解/掌握……的情况(或动态)
give it a go日常沟通 · 423/860
MHave you ever tried the coastal ferry?
WNo, but I’m ready to give it a go.
男:你坐过沿海渡轮吗?
女:没有,但我准备试试。
narrow down日常沟通 · 424/860
WHow will the club choose one logo from twenty?
MWe’ll narrow down the list to three finalists.
女:社团怎样从二十个标志中选一个?
男:我们会把名单缩小到三个入围方案。
narrow sth down (to sth)phr v把(可能性或选择)缩小(到);缩小范围
my place日常沟通 · 425/860
WWhy do you study at the library every evening?
MThe traffic is too loud around my place.
女:你为什么每天晚上在图书馆学习?
男:我家周围车流声太大。
on sale日常沟通 · 426/860
WWhy did you buy two scarves today?
MThey were on sale for ten dollars each.
女:你今天为什么买两条围巾?
男:它们打折,每条十美元。
on sale(especially NAmE) 廉价出售;减价出售
on display日常沟通 · 427/860
WCan visitors see the ancient tools today?
MYes, all of them are on display upstairs.
女:参观者今天能看到古代工具吗?
男:能,它们全都在楼上展出。
involved日常沟通 · 428/860
MWhy does Elena spend every evening at the theater?
WShe’s deeply involved in the local drama group.
男:埃琳娜为什么每天晚上都在剧院?
女:她深度参与本地戏剧团。
involvedadj参与的;投入(时间、感情等)的
go for日常沟通 · 429/860
MWhich dessert would you like?
WI’ll go for the fruit salad.
男:你想要哪种甜点?
女:我要水果沙拉。
go for sb/sthphr v选择某人/某物
check out日常沟通 · 430/860
WCan I borrow this history book today?
MYes, take it downstairs to check out.
女:我今天能借这本历史书吗?
男:能,拿到楼下办理借阅。
check outphr v(NAmE) (从图书馆)借出(书)
picked up日常沟通 · 431/860
MHas Charlie improved since the extra lessons?
WYes, his math has really picked up.
男:补课后查理有进步吗?
女:有,他的数学确实有起色。
kind of日常沟通 · 432/860
WWhy didn’t Noah speak much at dinner?
MHe’s kind of quiet around new people.
女:诺亚晚餐时为什么话不多?
男:他在陌生人面前有点安静。
kind of稍微;有几分;有点儿(=kinda)
note日常沟通 · 433/860
WIs the weekend sale at the city hall?
MPlease note that it has moved to the airfield.
女:周末拍卖在市政厅吗?
男:请注意,它已经移到机场。
get on日常沟通 · 434/860
MHow did you get on in today’s math test?
WBetter than last week, though one problem was hard.
男:你今天数学测验做得怎么样?
女:比上周好,不过有一道题很难。
get on/along (with sth)phr v(谈及或问及某人情况)进展/应付
on sale日常沟通 · 435/860
WWhen should I buy the video camera?
MIt’s on sale today and tomorrow.
女:我什么时候买摄像机合适?
男:它今明两天打折。
on sale(especially NAmE)折价销售;减价出售
features日常沟通 · 436/860
WWhat makes this month’s auction unusual?
MIt features several century-old dollhouses.
女:本月拍卖有什么特别之处?
男:它重点展出几座百年娃娃屋。
featurevi & vt以……为特色/重点;刊登;展出
go over日常沟通 · 437/860
MI still don’t understand the equation.
WAsk Mr. Anderson to go over it again.
男:我还是不懂这个方程。
女:请安德森先生再讲一遍。
count on日常沟通 · 438/860
MWho can help if the event equipment fails?
WWe can count on Leo; he repairs electronics.
男:活动设备坏了谁能帮忙?
女:可以依靠利奥;他会修电子设备。
count on sb/sthphr v(尤指在困境中)依靠;指望
off日常沟通 · 439/860
MWhy are you packing waterproof jackets?
WWe’re off to the Irish coast next month.
男:你为什么收拾防水夹克?
女:我们下个月要去爱尔兰海岸。
hit日常沟通 · 440/860
WDid the sales team reach its monthly goal?
MYes, they managed to hit the target yesterday.
女:销售团队达到月度目标了吗?
男:达到了,他们昨天完成了目标。
brilliant日常沟通 · 441/860
MWould you recommend the new history book?
WAbsolutely; it’s brilliant from the first chapter.
男:你推荐那本新历史书吗?
女:当然;从第一章开始就很棒。
brilliantadj(BrE) 极好的;很棒的
go for日常沟通 · 442/860
MWhich dessert would you like after lunch?
WI’ll go for the lemon cake.
男:午饭后你想要哪种甜点?
女:我要柠檬蛋糕。
comes with日常沟通 · 443/860
WDoes the soup include anything else?
MIt comes with fresh bread and a small salad.
女:这道汤还配别的东西吗?
男:它配有新鲜面包和一份小沙拉。
deal with日常沟通 · 444/860
MWho will handle the customer’s complaint?
WI’ll deal with it before the afternoon meeting.
男:谁来处理顾客投诉?
女:我会在下午会议前处理。
diary日常沟通 · 445/860
MIs Mr. Tucker free next Wednesday?
WLet me check his diary for the afternoon.
男:塔克先生下周三有空吗?
女:我查一下他下午的工作日程簿。
chews on日常沟通 · 446/860
WWhy do you keep your shoes in the cupboard?
MMonty chews on anything left by the door.
女:你为什么把鞋放在柜子里?
男:蒙蒂会啃任何留在门边的东西。
diary日常沟通 · 447/860
MCan Sarah meet us in Rome this Friday?
WHer diary is full, but Monday is free.
男:萨拉本周五能在罗马见我们吗?
女:她的日程已经排满,但周一有空。
set up日常沟通 · 448/860
WWhen will the project team discuss the new plan?
MI’ll set up a meeting for Thursday morning.
女:项目团队什么时候讨论新方案?
男:我会安排周四上午开会。
wrap things up日常沟通 · 449/860
MWhy are you meeting Katherine before her show?
WI need to wrap things up before she performs.
男:你为什么在凯瑟琳演出前见她?
女:我需要在她表演前把事情收尾。
kind of日常沟通 · 450/860
WDo you understand why Liam feels uncertain?
MYes, I’m kind of in the same situation.
女:你明白利亚姆为什么不确定吗?
男:明白,我也有点处在同样的情况。
when it comes to日常沟通 · 451/860
MWhy did the club choose Maya as team leader?
WShe’s excellent when it comes to organizing people.
男:社团为什么选玛雅当队长?
女:说到组织人员,她非常出色。
when it comes to (doing) sth说到(做)某事;在某方面
go over日常沟通 · 452/860
MHow can I catch up before this afternoon’s practice?
WSusan will go over the missed material with you.
男:今天下午训练前我怎样补上课程?
女:苏珊会和你复习落下的内容。
It’s supposed to be日常沟通 · 453/860
MShould I bring a jacket for the walk?
WIt’s supposed to be cool this evening.
男:散步要带夹克吗?
女:今晚应该会有点凉。
be supposed to be/do sth应该是某事物/做某事
jewelry日常沟通 · 454/860
MWhat are you taking to the auction for repair?
WA small piece of jewelry from my grandmother.
男:你拿什么去拍卖行修理?
女:祖母留下的一件小首饰。
fill out日常沟通 · 455/860
MWhat must I do before ordering the equipment?
WPlease fill out this purchase form.
男:订购设备前我必须做什么?
女:请填写这张采购表。
fill out/inphr v填写(正式文件、表格等)
rare日常沟通 · 456/860
MWhy are collectors interested in Saturday’s auction?
WIt includes several rare stamps from Asia.
男:收藏家为什么关注周六拍卖?
女:其中有几枚来自亚洲的稀有邮票。
says日常沟通 · 457/860
WIs there a gift with this backpack?
MThe poster says customers get one this month.
女:这个背包附赠礼物吗?
男:海报上写着本月顾客可获赠品。
sayvt(用文字、数字、图画等)说明;写明 [不用于被动语态]
field日常沟通 · 458/860
WWhy is Susan changing careers?
MHer field has become extremely competitive.
女:苏珊为什么转行?
男:她所在的行业竞争变得非常激烈。
make an exception日常沟通 · 459/860
MThe library closes at six; can I stay ten minutes longer?
WI’m sorry, we can’t make an exception tonight.
男:图书馆六点关门;我能多待十分钟吗?
女:抱歉,今晚不能破例。
light日常沟通 · 460/860
WWhat shall we eat before the afternoon hike?
MLet’s have a light lunch so we don’t feel heavy.
女:下午徒步前我们吃什么?
男:吃一顿简单的午餐吧,以免觉得撑。
booked up日常沟通 · 461/860
WCan Ms. Silva meet me this afternoon?
MNo, she’s completely booked up today.
女:席尔瓦女士今天下午能见我吗?
男:不能,她今天的时间全排满了。
showed up日常沟通 · 462/860
MWhy did the interview begin so late?
WThe final applicant showed up an hour late.
男:面试为什么开始得那么晚?
女:最后一位申请人迟到一小时才出现。
show upphr v到达(尤指有人在等候之处)
track日常沟通 · 463/860
MHow does the fitness app help beginners?
WIt lets them track their weekly progress.
男:健身应用怎样帮助初学者?
女:它让他们跟踪每周进展。
stick with日常沟通 · 464/860
MHow can I get the best results from the exercise plan?
WYou need to stick with it for all four weeks.
男:怎样才能从锻炼计划中获得最佳效果?
女:你需要坚持完成全部四周。
booked up日常沟通 · 465/860
WCan Dr. Barkley see me tomorrow?
MSorry, he’s booked up until Friday.
女:巴克利医生明天能见我吗?
男:抱歉,他的时间一直排到周五。
new to日常沟通 · 466/860
MDo you need help finding the grocery store?
WYes, I’m new to this neighborhood.
男:你需要帮忙找杂货店吗?
女:需要,我刚搬到这个社区。
stick to日常沟通 · 467/860
WWill the rain change tomorrow’s schedule?
MNo, we’ll stick to the original plan.
女:下雨会改变明天的日程吗?
男:不会,我们会坚持原计划。
section日常沟通 · 468/860
WWhere can I find books about marine life?
MThe biology section is at the back of the library.
女:我在哪里能找到海洋生物书籍?
男:生物学藏书区在图书馆后部。
go for日常沟通 · 469/860
WWhich race should beginners enter?
MThe low-level event is the one to go for.
女:初学者该参加哪项比赛?
男:低水平赛事最适合选择。
go for sb/sthphr v适用于某人/事物
crossing日常沟通 · 470/860
MWhen does the traffic become lighter?
WIt usually clears after the next crossing.
男:车流什么时候会减少?
女:通常过了下一个十字路口就畅通。
collect日常沟通 · 471/860
WWhere should I get cash before going upstairs?
MYou can collect it here; there are no banks on Level 3.
女:上楼前我在哪里取现金?
男:你可以在这里领取;三层没有银行。
freezing日常沟通 · 472/860
MWhy did you buy a warmer coat after returning?
WEngland was freezing compared with Montpellier.
男:你回来后为什么买更暖的外套?
女:和蒙彼利埃相比,英格兰冷极了。
freezingadj极冷的;冻僵的 (also freezing cold)
wild日常沟通 · 473/860
MHow did the crowd react to the final goal?
WThe fans went wild with excitement.
男:观众对最后一球有什么反应?
女:球迷兴奋得群情激昂。
altogether日常沟通 · 474/860
WHow many dives did your group complete?
MWe did ten altogether over three days.
女:你们小组完成了多少次潜水?
男:三天总共完成十次。
altogetheradv(表示总数或总额)总共;一共
enter日常沟通 · 475/860
MWill Jack watch the teenage cooking contest?
WNo, he has decided to enter.
男:杰克会观看青少年烹饪比赛吗?
女:不会,他决定报名参加。
freezing日常沟通 · 476/860
WWhy are you wearing two coats indoors?
MThe heating is broken, and I’m freezing.
女:你为什么在室内穿两件外套?
男:暖气坏了,我冻僵了。
freezingadj极冷的;冻僵的 (also freezing cold)
series日常沟通 · 477/860
WWhat helps you relax after studying?
MI watch a funny series online.
女:学习后什么能帮你放松?
男:我在网上看一部有趣的连续剧。
seriesn(电视、广播或播客的)系列节目/连续剧
clear日常沟通 · 478/860
MWill the rain continue through the picnic?
WNo, the sky should clear after lunch.
男:野餐期间雨会一直下吗?
女:不会,午饭后天空应该放晴。
down日常沟通 · 479/860
MWhy can’t customers place online orders?
WThe store’s Internet is down again.
男:顾客为什么不能在线下单?
女:商店网络又无法运行了。
take care of日常沟通 · 480/860
MWhich problem will you handle first?
WI’ll take care of the Internet connection.
男:你先处理哪个问题?
女:我先负责网络连接。
series日常沟通 · 481/860
WWhat are you borrowing from the library?
MA science fiction series with five books.
女:你从图书馆借什么?
男:一套五册的科幻小说系列。
loose日常沟通 · 482/860
MWhy does the lamp keep switching off?
WThe plug may be loose.
男:台灯为什么总是关闭?
女:插头可能松了。
says日常沟通 · 483/860
WCan we enter through this gate?
MNo, the notice says “Keep Out.”
女:我们能从这个门进入吗?
男:不能,告示上写着“禁止入内”。
sayvt(用文字、数字、图画)表达(信息)/说明
haircut日常沟通 · 484/860
MWhy is Christine visiting the salon before Friday?
WShe wants a new haircut for the ceremony.
男:克里斯蒂娜为什么周五前去理发店?
女:她想为典礼换个新发型。
lighter日常沟通 · 485/860
MWhat should I order while my stomach recovers?
WChoose the soup; it is lighter than the curry.
男:我胃恢复期间该点什么?
女:选汤吧;它比咖喱清淡。
hire日常沟通 · 486/860
WCan we get bicycles for just one afternoon?
MYes, you can hire them beside the visitor center.
女:我们能只租一个下午的自行车吗?
男:可以,你们能在游客中心旁租用。
Head日常沟通 · 487/860
MWhich way should I go after the footbridge?
WHead toward the clock tower and turn left.
男:过了人行桥我该往哪边走?
女:朝钟楼走,然后左转。
diary日常沟通 · 488/860
MAre you free for a client visit on Thursday?
WLet me check my diary before I confirm it.
男:你周四有空拜访客户吗?
女:我确认前先查一下日程簿。
diaryn(BrE)(记录工作日程的)日程簿/记事簿
review日常沟通 · 489/860
MCan I send this chapter to the printer now?
WPlease let Diana review it for errors first.
男:我现在能把这一章送去印刷吗?
女:请先让戴安娜校阅错误。
reviewvt(especially NAmE) 校阅;审核
photo shoot日常沟通 · 490/860
WWhy is the clothing store closed this morning?
MA photo shoot for its new catalog is taking place inside.
女:服装店今天上午为什么关门?
男:店内正在为新目录进行专业摄影。
follow日常沟通 · 491/860
MCan I take this medicine before breakfast?
WPlease follow the instructions on the label.
男:我能在早餐前服这种药吗?
女:请遵照标签上的说明。
due日常沟通 · 492/860
WCan I finish my essay over the weekend?
MYes, it is due next Monday morning.
女:我能在周末完成论文吗?
男:可以,它下周一早上到期应交。
dueadj预计的;预期的;到期的 [不用于名词前]
reach日常沟通 · 493/860
MHave you told the repair engineer about the lift?
WNot yet; I couldn’t reach him by phone.
男:你把电梯问题告诉维修工程师了吗?
女:还没有;我没能通过电话联系到他。
on日常沟通 · 494/860
MIs Macbeth showing at the theater today?
WYes, it is on at six.
男:《麦克白》今天在剧院上演吗?
女:是的,六点上演。
nutrition日常沟通 · 495/860
WAre sweet drinks enough for the cycling trip?
MNo, they provide little nutrition for a long ride.
女:骑行旅行只带甜饮料够吗?
男:不够,它们无法为长途骑行提供多少营养。
heading to日常沟通 · 496/860
MCan you deliver this parcel before lunch?
WYes, I’m heading to that neighborhood now.
男:你能午饭前送这个包裹吗?
女:能,我现在正动身去那个街区。
head/be headedvi(朝……)出发;动身 [名词动化]
headlines日常沟通 · 497/860
WDid the radio mention the bridge closure?
MNot in the eight o’clock headlines.
女:广播提到大桥关闭了吗?
男:八点的新闻摘要里没有。
the headlinesn(电台或电视的)新闻摘要
project日常沟通 · 498/860
WCan you join the volleyball practice tonight?
MNot until I finish the science project due tomorrow.
女:你今晚能参加排球训练吗?
男:要等我完成明天到期的科学课题。
due日常沟通 · 499/860
MMay I hand in the history essay on Monday?
WNo, it is due by noon on Friday.
男:我能周一交历史论文吗?
女:不能,它周五中午前到期应交。
cover日常沟通 · 500/860
WWill eighty pounds pay for the hostel and meals?
MIt should cover both for one night.
女:八十英镑能支付青年旅舍和餐费吗?
男:应该够支付一晚的两项费用。
draft日常沟通 · 501/860
MIs the neighborhood newsletter ready to print?
WNot yet; I’ve only finished the first draft.
男:社区简报可以印刷了吗?
女:还不行;我只完成了初稿。
Definitely日常沟通 · 502/860
WCan I return this kettle if I have the receipt?
MDefinitely, as long as it has not been used.
女:如果我有收据,能退这个水壶吗?
男:当然可以,只要它没被使用过。
definitelyadv肯定;当然 [用于强调]
spot日常沟通 · 503/860
MWhere should we stop for lunch during the bike ride?
WThere is a quiet spot beside the river.
男:骑行途中我们该在哪里停下来吃午饭?
女:河边有一个安静的地方。
due日常沟通 · 504/860
MCan we rehearse the presentation tomorrow?
WWe must; the final version is due on Friday.
男:我们明天能排练报告吗?
女:必须排练;最终版本周五到期。
tough日常沟通 · 505/860
MWhy is Maya nervous about her first week at the farm?
WThe early mornings will be tough for her.
男:玛雅为什么担心在农场的第一周?
女:清晨早起对她来说会很艰苦。
bitter日常沟通 · 506/860
MWhy did you leave the herbal tea untouched?
WIt tastes too bitter without honey.
男:你为什么没喝那杯花草茶?
女:不加蜂蜜味道太苦了。
replaced日常沟通 · 507/860
MHas the heating engineer fixed the leak?
WYes, she replaced the damaged valve this morning.
男:暖气工程师修好漏水了吗?
女:修好了,她今天上午更换了损坏的阀门。
human resources日常沟通 · 508/860
WWho should I ask about parental leave?
MElena in human resources handles those requests.
女:我该向谁咨询育儿假?
男:人力资源部的埃琳娜负责这类申请。
human resourcesn人力资源(部)(缩写为 HR)
accounting日常沟通 · 509/860
MWhy did you apply for the bank internship?
WI’m considering a career in accounting.
男:你为什么申请银行实习?
女:我在考虑从事会计职业。
available日常沟通 · 510/860
WCould the plumber come on Thursday morning?
MHe is available at ten thirty.
女:水管工周四上午能来吗?
男:他十点半有空。
availableadj(人)有空的 [不用于名词前]
instructional日常沟通 · 511/860
MHow can I learn the rules before photographing the match?
WWatch a few instructional videos tonight.
男:拍摄比赛前我怎样学习规则?
女:今晚看几个教学视频。
couch potato日常沟通 · 512/860
WWhy doesn’t Ben want to join the weekend walk?
MHe is a couch potato who prefers television.
女:本为什么不想参加周末步行?
男:他是个更喜欢看电视的电视迷。
couch potaton电视迷;老泡在电视机前的人 [贬义词]
spinning bike日常沟通 · 513/860
MWhich machine should I use for indoor cycling?
WTry the spinning bike beside the window.
男:室内骑行应该使用哪台器械?
女:试试窗边的动感单车。
U-turn日常沟通 · 514/860
WWhat driving skill did you practice today?
MI learned to make a safe U-turn.
女:你今天练习了什么驾驶技能?
男:我学会了安全掉头。
U-turnn(汽车等的)U 形转弯;180 度转弯
elderly people日常沟通 · 515/860
WWho is the new reading club designed for?
MIt is mainly for elderly people living nearby.
女:新的阅读俱乐部是为谁设计的?
男:主要面向住在附近的老年人。
elderlyadj(人)年纪较大的;上了年纪的[委婉用语]
visiting日常沟通 · 516/860
MWho will give Saturday’s talk at the library?
WA visiting author from Dublin.
男:谁将在星期六到图书馆演讲?
女:一位来自都柏林的客座作家。
visitingadj(指教授或讲师)客座的[只用于名词前]
sun cream日常沟通 · 517/860
WWhat will you pack for the outdoor tennis match?
MI’ll take water and sun cream.
女:户外网球赛你会带什么?
男:我会带水和防晒霜。
temporary staff日常沟通 · 518/860
WWho will cover the reception desk during the festival?
MThe agency is sending two temporary staff.
女:节日期间谁来顶替接待处的工作?
男:中介会派两名临时员工来。
captain日常沟通 · 519/860
WWho scored twice for East Coast in yesterday’s match?
MTheir captain, Sudhesh, got both goals.
女:昨天比赛中谁为东海岸队攻入两球?
男:他们的队长苏德什包办了两粒进球。
hairdresser’s日常沟通 · 520/860
WWhere can I get my hair cut before the interview?
MThe hairdresser’s beside the bank opens at eight.
女:面试前我可以在哪里理发?
男:银行旁边的理发店八点开门。
resist日常沟通 · 521/860
WDid you buy the chocolate cake, Michael?
MNo. I resisted the temptation and chose some fruit instead.
女:迈克尔,你买了那块巧克力蛋糕吗?
男:没有。我抵挡住了诱惑,改选了一些水果。
efficient日常沟通 · 522/860
MHas the new booking system helped your team?
WDefinitely. It's far more efficient, and customers wait less than five minutes now.
男:新的预订系统对你们团队有帮助吗?
女:当然。它效率高多了,现在顾客等候不到五分钟。
take fingerprints日常沟通 · 523/860
WWhat happens after you check my passport?
MWe'll take your fingerprints and then finish your application.
女:你们核对完我的护照后要做什么?
男:我们会采集您的指纹,然后完成申请手续。
take fingerprints采集指纹采集指纹
leftover日常沟通 · 524/860
MWhat shall we have for lunch?
WThere's some leftover chicken in the fridge, so nothing needs to be cooked.
男:我们午饭吃什么?
女:冰箱里还有些剩下的鸡肉,所以不用再做饭了。
save sth for sth日常沟通 · 525/860
MMay I have the last piece of apple pie?
WSorry, I saved it for Emma, who missed dinner tonight.
男:我可以吃最后一块苹果派吗?
女:抱歉,我把它留给埃玛了,她今晚没吃上晚饭。
help desk日常沟通 · 526/860
MExcuse me, where can I reset my library password?
WThe help desk beside the book-return machine can do that.
男:打扰一下,我在哪里可以重置图书馆密码?
女:还书机旁边的咨询台可以办理。
valuable日常沟通 · 527/860
WWhy is that small stamp kept behind glass?
MIt's extremely valuable because only a few copies still exist.
女:那枚小邮票为什么放在玻璃后面保存?
男:它非常珍贵,因为现存的只有寥寥几枚。
up and running日常沟通 · 528/860
MIs the new science lab ready for the open day?
WYes, all the equipment is up and running now.
男:新科学实验室为开放日准备好了吗?
女:好了,所有设备现在都运转正常。
a matter of sth日常沟通 · 529/860
WWill the young pianist perform on the main stage someday?
MI believe so. It's only a matter of time.
女:这位年轻钢琴家将来会登上主舞台吗?
男:我相信会的。这只是时间问题。
chip日常沟通 · 530/860
MWould you like rice with your fish?
WNo, please bring chips instead.
男:你的鱼要配米饭吗?
女:不用,请改成薯条。
rule日常沟通 · 531/860
MWhy was the player sent off?
WThe referee ruled that his tackle was dangerous.
男:那名球员为什么被罚下?
女:裁判判定他的铲球动作很危险。
gesture日常沟通 · 532/860
WCould you understand the guide from a distance?
MYes, her hand gestures were very clear.
女:你在远处能明白导游的意思吗?
男:能,她的手势非常清楚。
entry form日常沟通 · 533/860
MWhat must I send to join the photo competition?
WComplete the entry form and attach one picture.
男:参加摄影比赛必须提交什么?
女:填好报名表并附上一张照片。
briefing日常沟通 · 534/860
MWhat happens before the morning activities?
WA short briefing explains the safety rules first.
男:上午活动之前做什么?
女:先用一个简短说明会讲解安全规则。
rock climbing日常沟通 · 535/860
WAre you joining the afternoon football game?
MNo, I've chosen rock climbing instead.
女:你参加下午的足球比赛吗?
男:不,我选择了攀岩。
committee日常沟通 · 536/860
WWho decides the club's membership fee?
MThe committee reviews it every spring.
女:谁决定俱乐部会员费?
男:委员会每年春天审议。
add … to日常沟通 · 537/860
WHow did the club reach twelve teams?
MIt added four new teams to the original eight.
女:俱乐部怎样增加到十二支队伍的?
男:它在原来的八支队伍中增加了四支新队。
prize-winning日常沟通 · 538/860
MWhy is Emma's poster displayed at the entrance?
WIt's her prize-winning design from last year's contest.
男:埃玛的海报为什么展示在入口处?
女:那是她去年比赛中的获奖设计。
take sth to pieces日常沟通 · 539/860
WCan the old camera still be repaired?
MPerhaps, but once they've taken it to pieces, the cost may be too high.
女:旧相机还能修吗?
男:也许能,但一旦拆开,费用可能太高。
might as well日常沟通 · 540/860
MRepairing this watch costs almost as much as a new one.
WThen you might as well replace it.
男:修这块表几乎和买新的一样贵。
女:那你不妨换一块新的。
kick sb out日常沟通 · 541/860
MWhy did the noisy tenant leave the building?
WThe landlord kicked him out after repeated complaints.
男:那个吵闹的租客为什么离开大楼?
女:多次投诉后,房东把他赶了出去。
renew日常沟通 · 542/860
WMy library card expires tomorrow.
MYou can renew it online tonight.
女:我的借书证明天到期。
男:你今晚可以在网上续期。
Poor thing!日常沟通 · 543/860
MThe little dog has been waiting in the rain.
WPoor thing! Let's take it inside.
男:那只小狗一直在雨里等着。
女:可怜的小家伙!我们把它带进去吧。
keep sb out of sth日常沟通 · 544/860
MWhy didn't Sarah run in the final?
WA knee injury kept her out of the race.
男:萨拉为什么没参加决赛?
女:膝伤使她无法参赛。
digest日常沟通 · 545/860
WWhy are you eating dinner so early?
MI want enough time to digest it before running.
女:你为什么这么早吃晚饭?
男:我想在跑步前留出足够时间消化。
regular meeting日常沟通 · 546/860
MHow does the project team stay organized?
WWe hold regular meetings every Monday.
男:项目组怎样保持工作有序?
女:我们每周一举行例会。
distract日常沟通 · 547/860
MWhy do you turn off message alerts while studying?
WThey distract me whenever I try to read.
男:你学习时为什么关闭消息提醒?
女:每当我想阅读时,它们都会让我分心。
bend down日常沟通 · 548/860
MHow did Anna find the earring?
WShe bent down to tie her shoe and saw it under the bench.
男:安娜怎么找到那只耳环的?
女:她弯腰系鞋带时看到它在长椅下面。
slightly日常沟通 · 549/860
MIs the new jacket too large?
WOnly slightly; a smaller size would be tight.
男:新夹克太大了吗?
女:只大一点;小一号会紧。
lack confidence日常沟通 · 550/860
MWhy won't David speak at the meeting?
WHe knows the topic well but seems to lack confidence.
男:戴维为什么不愿在会上发言?
女:他很了解这个主题,但似乎缺乏自信。
make eye contact with sb日常沟通 · 551/860
WHow did the applicant behave during the interview?
MShe answered calmly while making eye contact with me.
女:那位申请者面试时表现如何?
男:她平静作答,同时一直和我保持眼神交流。
make eye contact with sb眼神交流
nod at sb日常沟通 · 552/860
MDid Mary understand your signal?
WYes, she smiled and nodded at me.
男:玛丽明白你的信号了吗?
女:明白,她笑着向我点了点头。
identical日常沟通 · 553/860
MAre the two keys identical?
WThey look the same, but only one opens the back door.
男:这两把钥匙完全一样吗?
女:它们看起来一样,但只有一把能开后门。
personality日常沟通 · 554/860
WDo the sisters enjoy the same activities?
MNo, their personalities are completely different.
女:姐妹俩喜欢相同的活动吗?
男:不,她们的性格完全不同。
merely日常沟通 · 555/860
WIs this button dangerous to press?
MNo, it merely changes the screen brightness.
女:按这个按钮危险吗?
男:不,它只是改变屏幕亮度。
ignore日常沟通 · 556/860
MDid Robert respond to the warning light?
WNo, he ignored it until the engine stopped.
男:罗伯特注意到警示灯后采取行动了吗?
女:没有,他一直忽视它,直到发动机停了。
wear#wear a smile日常沟通 · 557/860
MHow did the winner look after the race?
WShe wore a broad smile despite being exhausted.
男:获胜者赛后看起来怎么样?
女:尽管筋疲力尽,她脸上仍带着灿烂的笑容。
anger日常沟通 · 558/860
MWhy should I wait before replying to that email?
WAnger may make your message sound harsher than you intend.
男:我为什么应该等一等再回复那封邮件?
女:愤怒可能让你的措辞听起来比本意更严厉。
anxiety日常沟通 · 559/860
WWhy do breathing exercises before the interview?
MThey help reduce my anxiety.
女:面试前为什么做呼吸练习?
男:它们有助于减轻我的焦虑。
must admit日常沟通 · 560/860
MDid you enjoy the documentary?
WI must admit, it was far more interesting than I expected.
男:你喜欢那部纪录片吗?
女:我必须承认,它比我预想的有趣得多。
least日常沟通 · 561/860
MWhich task worries you least?
WThe introduction; I've already practiced it.
男:哪项任务最不让你担心?
女:开场白;我已经练习过了。
go + adv/adj日常沟通 · 562/860
WHow can tomorrow's meeting go more successfully?
MSend everyone the agenda in advance.
女:怎样才能让明天的会议进行得更顺利?
男:提前把议程发给每个人。
conclusion日常沟通 · 563/860
WWhat is missing from my essay?
MA conclusion that connects your main arguments.
女:我的文章缺少什么?
男:缺少一个把主要论点联系起来的结论。
bore日常沟通 · 564/860
MWill all these statistics bore the audience?
WNot if you turn them into a simple story.
男:这么多统计数据会让听众厌烦吗?
女:如果你把它们变成一个简单故事,就不会。
reaction日常沟通 · 565/860
MHow did the audience respond to the surprise ending?
WTheir reaction was louder than we expected.
男:观众对意外结局有什么反应?
女:他们的反应比我们预想的更强烈。
There’s nothing better than日常沟通 · 566/860
WWhat helps you relax after a long week?
MThere's nothing better than a quiet walk by the river.
女:忙了一周后什么最能让你放松?
男:没有什么比在河边安静散步更好的了。
There’s nothing better than最高评价
waist日常沟通 · 567/860
MWhich size should I order?
WMeasure your waist before choosing the trousers.
男:我该订哪个尺码?
女:选裤子前先量一下腰围。
go on sale日常沟通 · 568/860
WShould I buy the jacket today?
MWait until Friday; it goes on sale then.
女:我今天该买这件夹克吗?
男:等到周五吧,那时它会打折。
crack日常沟通 · 569/860
WWhy are you replacing that cup?
MIt cracks whenever I pour in hot tea.
女:你为什么要换掉那个杯子?
男:我一倒热茶它就出现裂纹。
go mad日常沟通 · 570/860
MWhy is Anna checking the same file again?
WThe missing figures are going to make her go mad.
男:安娜为什么又检查同一个文件?
女:那些缺失的数据快把她逼疯了。
thankfully日常沟通 · 571/860
WDid the child get hurt in the fall?
MThankfully, she only had a small scratch.
女:孩子摔倒时受伤了吗?
男:谢天谢地,她只有一点小擦伤。
carry-on bag日常沟通 · 572/860
MDo I need to check this small suitcase?
WNo, it fits under the seat as a carry-on bag.
男:这个小箱子需要托运吗?
女:不用,它可以作为随身行李放在座位下。
compare sth with日常沟通 · 573/860
WWhy does the machine need my card again?
MIt will compare your chip with the payment record.
女:机器为什么又需要我的卡?
男:它要把你的芯片和付款记录进行比对。
give sb some tips on日常沟通 · 574/860
MCould you give me some tips on preparing for the interview?
WPractice answering questions aloud.
男:你能给我一些准备面试的建议吗?
女:练习大声回答问题。
give sb some tips on请求建议请求建议
make a(n) … impression日常沟通 · 575/860
WWhy did you arrive early for the interview?
MI wanted to make a good impression.
女:你为什么提前到面试现场?
男:我想留下好印象。
make a(n) … impression留下印象
greet sb with日常沟通 · 576/860
MHow should I welcome Ms. Wilson?
WGreet her with a smile and introduce yourself.
男:我该怎样欢迎威尔逊女士?
女:微笑着迎接她,并介绍自己。
make sure日常沟通 · 577/860
WMake sure your phone is silent before the talk.
MThanks. I'll switch it off now.
女:演讲开始前务必确保手机静音。
男:谢谢。我现在就关机。
formally日常沟通 · 578/860
WShould I dress formally for the dinner?
MYes, the invitation says jackets are required.
女:晚宴我应该穿得正式吗?
男:应该,邀请函写着必须穿夹克。
body language日常沟通 · 579/860
MWhy did the speaker seem confident without saying much?
WHer body language was open and relaxed.
男:演讲者为什么没说多少话却显得自信?
女:她的肢体语言开放而放松。
prepared日常沟通 · 580/860
WDid the candidate answer the difficult question well?
MYes, she sounded calm and prepared.
女:候选人回答好那个难题了吗?
男:回答好了,她听起来镇定而且准备充分。
on (sb’s) hands and knees日常沟通 · 581/860
MHow did the child find the coin?
WShe searched under the sofa on her hands and knees.
男:孩子怎样找到那枚硬币的?
女:她跪趴着在沙发下面寻找。
on (sb’s) hands and knees四肢着地
run sb over日常沟通 · 582/860
WWhy did the driver stop so suddenly?
MA cyclist fell in front of him, and he nearly ran her over.
女:司机为什么突然停车?
男:一名骑车人摔倒在他前面,他差点撞到她。
not have the slightest日常沟通 · 583/860
WDo you know why the screen went blank?
MI haven't the slightest idea.
女:你知道屏幕为什么变黑了吗?
男:我一点也不知道。
not have the slightest完全不知道完全不知道
inner日常沟通 · 584/860
WWhy does the actor pause before the final line?
MThe silence shows the character's inner struggle.
女:演员为什么在最后一句台词前停顿?
男:沉默表现了人物内心的挣扎。
eye movement日常沟通 · 585/860
MWhat does the new camera measure?
WIt records readers' eye movements across the screen.
男:新相机测量什么?
女:它记录读者视线在屏幕上的移动。
vary from ... to日常沟通 · 586/860
WDoes the same gesture mean yes everywhere?
MNo, its meaning varies from culture to culture.
女:同一个手势在各地都表示“是”吗?
男:不是,它的含义因文化而异。
be likely to do sth日常沟通 · 587/860
WWhy do confident speakers look at the audience?
MListeners are more likely to trust them.
女:自信的演讲者为什么看着听众?
男:听众更可能信任他们。
differ日常沟通 · 588/860
MDoes eye contact mean the same thing everywhere?
WNo, its meaning differs across cultures.
男:眼神交流在各地含义都一样吗?
女:不,它的含义因文化而异。
closely日常沟通 · 589/860
MWhy are you watching the demonstration so closely?
WI need to repeat every step afterward.
男:你为什么这么仔细地看示范?
女:之后我需要重复每个步骤。
kiss sb on the cheek日常沟通 · 590/860
WHow do you greet close friends in that country?
MPeople often kiss them on the cheek.
女:在那个国家怎样问候亲密朋友?
男:人们常亲吻他们的脸颊。
link日常沟通 · 591/860
WIs there a link between sleep and memory?
MThe new study suggests there is.
女:睡眠和记忆之间有联系吗?
男:新研究表明有。
to-do list日常沟通 · 592/860
WHow do you manage so many small tasks?
MI keep a to-do list on my phone.
女:你怎样管理这么多小任务?
男:我在手机上列待办事项清单。
priority日常沟通 · 593/860
MWhich problem should we solve first?
WKeeping visitors safe is our top priority.
男:我们应该先解决哪个问题?
女:保证访客安全是我们的首要任务。
top/immediate/first/high/main priority当务之急;头等大事
illustrator#illustrate日常沟通 · 594/860
MWho created the pictures in this book?
WThe illustrator also illustrated several science magazines.
男:这本书里的图片是谁创作的?
女:这位插画家还为几本科普杂志画过插图。
sell well日常沟通 · 595/860
MWas the author's first book successful?
WYes, it sold well and was translated into five languages.
男:那位作者的第一本书成功吗?
女:成功,销量很好,还被翻译成五种语言。
pursue one’s passion日常沟通 · 596/860
MWhy did Sophie leave the bank?
WShe wanted to pursue her passion for cooking.
男:索菲为什么离开银行?
女:她想追求对烹饪的热爱。
discourage日常沟通 · 597/860
WDid the first rejection stop Emma from applying again?
MNo, she felt disappointed but not discouraged.
女:第一次被拒绝让埃玛不再申请了吗?
男:没有,她感到失望,但没有气馁。
cure日常沟通 · 598/860
MHas the new treatment cured the disease?
WNo, there is still no complete cure.
男:新疗法治愈这种疾病了吗?
女:没有,目前仍没有彻底的治愈方法。
None of this would have been possible if …日常沟通 · 599/860
WYour career has changed quickly.
MNone of this would have been possible if I hadn't built relationships.
女:你的职业发展变化很快。
男:如果我没有建立人际关系,这一切都不可能实现。
None of this would have been possible if …如果……,这一切都不可能发生。
build relationships日常沟通 · 600/860
WWhy do you attend industry events?
MThey help me build relationships with other designers.
女:你为什么参加行业活动?
男:它们帮助我与其他设计师建立关系。
build relationships建立人际关系
persuade sb to do sth日常沟通 · 601/860
MHow did Lily join the football club?
WShe persuaded her father to let her attend the trial.
男:莉莉怎样加入足球俱乐部的?
女:她说服父亲让她参加选拔。
persuade sb to do sth说服某人做某事
score日常沟通 · 602/860
WWhy is Robert celebrating?
MHe scores the winning point in nearly every match now.
女:罗伯特为什么庆祝?
男:现在他几乎每场比赛都打进制胜分。
due to do sth日常沟通 · 603/860
WWhen is the final match due to take place?
MAt three on Saturday afternoon.
女:决赛预定什么时候举行?
男:周六下午三点。
the winning goal日常沟通 · 604/860
MWhat made the crowd cheer at the end?
WSarah scored the winning goal in the final minute.
男:最后是什么让观众欢呼?
女:萨拉在最后一分钟打进了制胜球。
fly in日常沟通 · 605/860
WWhen will your cousin reach Sydney?
MShe's flying in late on Friday evening.
女:你表姐什么时候到悉尼?
男:她周五晚上乘飞机抵达。
lend out sth日常沟通 · 606/860
WCan I borrow Pride and Prejudice today?
MSorry, all the copies are lent out until next week.
女:我今天能借《傲慢与偏见》吗?
男:抱歉,所有副本都借出去了,要到下周才还。
full up日常沟通 · 607/860
WCan we park near the theater?
MNo, the car park is already full up.
女:我们能停在剧院附近吗?
男:不能,停车场已经满了。
take a while日常沟通 · 608/860
WCan the computer update be finished before lunch?
MIt may take a while because the files are large.
女:电脑更新能在午饭前完成吗?
男:文件很大,可能需要一段时间。
be worried sick日常沟通 · 609/860
MWhy didn't Sarah sleep last night?
WShe's been worried sick about her missing dog.
男:萨拉昨晚为什么没睡?
女:她一直非常担心走失的狗。
be sick (and tired) of (doing) sth日常沟通 · 610/860
WAre you taking the crowded expressway again?
MNo, I'm sick and tired of sitting in traffic every morning.
女:你还走那条拥堵的高速公路吗?
男:不,我受够了每天早上堵在路上。
be sick (and tired) of (doing) sth受够了受够了
stay up (late)日常沟通 · 611/860
MWhy is Daniel so tired today?
WHe stayed up late to finish his chemistry project.
男:戴维今天为什么这么累?
女:他熬夜完成化学项目。
oven日常沟通 · 612/860
MWhy does the kitchen smell so warm?
WBread is baking in the oven.
男:厨房为什么有那么温暖的香味?
女:面包正在烤箱里烘烤。
exchange A for B日常沟通 · 613/860
WThis shirt is too small. What can I do?
MYou can exchange it for a larger size with the receipt.
女:这件衬衫太小了,我该怎么办?
男:凭收据可以换一件大号的。
send日常沟通 · 614/860
MCan the document be delivered electronically?
WYes, send it as a PDF attachment.
男:这份文件可以电子发送吗?
女:可以,把它作为PDF附件发送。
hate it when ...日常沟通 · 615/860
WWhy don't you use the shared kitchen?
MI hate it when people leave dirty dishes everywhere.
女:你为什么不用公共厨房?
男:我讨厌别人把脏盘子到处乱放。
be about to do sth日常沟通 · 616/860
MCan I ask the guest a question now?
WWait a moment—I'm about to introduce her.
男:我现在可以问嘉宾一个问题吗?
女:等一下——我正要介绍她。
out of trouble日常沟通 · 617/860
WWill paying the bill solve the problem?
MIt should keep us out of trouble with the landlord.
女:付清账单能解决问题吗?
男:这样应该能避免我们和房东发生麻烦。
ask for sth日常沟通 · 618/860
WDo you need another copy of the form?
MYes, I'll ask for it at reception.
女:你还需要一份表格吗?
男:需要,我会在接待处索取。
runway日常沟通 · 619/860
MWhy is the plane still waiting?
WSnow has to be cleared from the runway.
男:飞机为什么还在等待?
女:必须先清除跑道上的积雪。
have sb over/round日常沟通 · 620/860
MWhy are you buying so much food?
WI'm going to have my friends over for dinner.
男:你为什么买这么多食物?
女:我要请朋友们来家里吃晚饭。
have sb over/round邀请某人来家里
rescue breathing日常沟通 · 621/860
MWhat should I do if the victim isn't breathing?
WBegin rescue breathing after checking the airway.
男:如果伤者没有呼吸,我该怎么办?
女:检查气道后开始人工呼吸。
victim日常沟通 · 622/860
WIs the accident victim conscious?
MYes, but she should remain still until help arrives.
女:事故伤者清醒吗?
男:清醒,但救援到达前她应保持不动。
support日常沟通 · 623/860
MWhy place a folded jacket under his neck?
WIt will support his head until the ambulance comes.
男:为什么把折好的夹克垫在他脖子下?
女:救护车到来前它能支撑他的头部。
airway日常沟通 · 624/860
WWhat must we check before rescue breathing?
MMake sure the airway is clear.
女:人工呼吸前必须检查什么?
男:确保气道畅通。
catch out日常沟通 · 625/860
WWhy didn't Robert answer the client's question?
MHe was caught out by a detail he hadn't checked.
女:罗伯特为什么没回答客户的问题?
男:一个他没核实的细节把他难住了。
answer an email日常沟通 · 626/860
WCan we leave for lunch now?
MGive me a minute to answer this email.
女:我们现在可以去吃午饭了吗?
男:给我一分钟回复这封邮件。
promising日常沟通 · 627/860
WHow did the young pianist perform?
MShe made a few mistakes but sounded very promising.
女:那位年轻钢琴家表现如何?
男:她犯了几个错误,但听起来很有前途。
promising大有希望的;很有前途的;前景很好的
(the) same old thing日常沟通 · 628/860
WWhat is on television tonight?
MThe same old thing—repeats and game shows.
女:今晚电视上有什么?
男:还是老一套——重播节目和游戏节目。
put sb to bed日常沟通 · 629/860
MWhy can't Sarah answer the phone?
WShe's putting the kid to bed.
男:萨拉为什么不能接电话?
女:她正在哄孩子上床睡觉。
password日常沟通 · 630/860
WWhy should I use different passwords?
MBecause stolen passwords then cannot unlock all your accounts.
女:我为什么应该使用不同密码?
男:因为这样被盗的密码就无法打开你所有账户。
privacy settings日常沟通 · 631/860
WHow can I stop strangers seeing my photos?
MChange the privacy settings on your account.
女:我怎样阻止陌生人看到我的照片?
男:修改账户的隐私设置。
fit sb/sth in/into日常沟通 · 632/860
MCan all these meetings happen before lunch?
WYes, if we keep each one short, we can fit everything in.
男:这些会议都能在午饭前开完吗?
女:可以,如果每场都简短,就能全部安排进去。
fit sb/sth in/into安排出时间容纳
take pride in日常沟通 · 633/860
WWhy does Robert keep every thank-you letter?
MHe takes pride in the service his team provides.
女:罗伯特为什么保存每封感谢信?
男:他为团队提供的服务感到自豪。
be/get involved (in/with)日常沟通 · 634/860
WWhy do you know so much about the festival?
MI've been involved in planning it since May.
女:你为什么这么了解这个节日?
男:我从五月起就参与策划。
be/get involved (in/with)参与
evaluate日常沟通 · 635/860
MWhat are the judges doing now?
WThey're evaluating the final three designs.
男:评委现在在做什么?
女:他们正在评估最后三个设计。
stare at日常沟通 · 636/860
WWhy is that child staring at the ceiling?
MA tiny robot is moving across it.
女:那个孩子为什么盯着天花板?
男:一个小机器人正在上面移动。
ceiling日常沟通 · 637/860
MWhere is the smoke detector?
WOn the ceiling above the kitchen door.
男:烟雾探测器在哪里?
女:在厨房门上方的天花板上。
adaptation日常沟通 · 638/860
MWhy is the first month abroad difficult?
WAdaptation takes time when everything feels unfamiliar.
男:在国外的第一个月为什么困难?
女:当一切都不熟悉时,适应需要时间。
interpret日常沟通 · 639/860
WHow did the actor understand the final scene?
MHe interpreted it as a sign of hope.
女:演员怎样理解最后一幕?
男:他把它理解为希望的象征。
burn off日常沟通 · 640/860
MWhy are you walking after dinner?
WI want to burn off some extra energy.
男:你为什么晚饭后散步?
女:我想消耗一些多余能量。
display日常沟通 · 641/860
MWhere can visitors see the winning photographs?
WThey're on display in the main hall.
男:访客在哪里能看到获奖照片?
女:它们在主大厅展出。
tone日常沟通 · 642/860
WWhy did your email upset the client?
MIts tone sounded colder than I intended.
女:你的邮件为什么让客户不高兴?
男:它的语气听起来比我本意更冷淡。
sleep through日常沟通 · 643/860
MDidn't the thunder wake you last night?
WNo, I slept through the whole storm.
男:昨晚的雷声没把你吵醒吗?
女:没有,我在整场暴风雨中一直睡着。
lose one’s mind日常沟通 · 644/860
WI'm going to cycle across the desert alone.
MHave you lost your mind? That's far too dangerous.
女:我要独自骑车穿越沙漠。
男:你疯了吗?那太危险了。
backward and forward日常沟通 · 645/860
WWhy is the dog moving backward and forward by the door?
MIt probably wants us to let it outside.
女:那只狗为什么在门边来回走?
男:它可能想让我们放它出去。
clerk日常沟通 · 646/860
WWho can help me exchange this jacket?
MThe clerk at the returns desk can do that.
女:谁能帮我换这件夹克?
男:退货柜台的店员可以帮你。
potential日常沟通 · 647/860
MSales are low at the moment. Should we drop the product?
WNo, it has great potential once more people know about it.
男:目前销量很低。我们应该放弃这个产品吗?
女:不,一旦更多人了解它,它会有很大潜力。
electricity日常沟通 · 648/860
MWhy did the lights suddenly go out?
WThe storm has cut off the electricity in our neighborhood.
男:灯为什么突然灭了?
女:暴风雨切断了我们社区的供电。
solar energy日常沟通 · 649/860
WHow does this mountain cabin get its power?
MIt uses solar energy collected by panels on the roof.
女:这座山间小屋怎样获得电力?
男:它使用屋顶太阳能板收集的太阳能。
nursing robot日常沟通 · 650/860
MWho delivers medicine on this hospital floor?
WTwo nursing robots assist the staff with that task.
男:医院这一层由谁送药?
女:两台护理机器人协助工作人员完成这项任务。
traditional日常沟通 · 651/860
MIs the wedding going to be modern?
WNo, the couple have chosen a traditional village ceremony.
男:婚礼会采用现代形式吗?
女:不会,这对新人选择了传统的乡村仪式。
cookbook日常沟通 · 652/860
WDoes this book explain how to make bread?
MYes, this section of the cookbook has step-by-step pictures.
女:这本书讲怎样做面包吗?
男:讲,这本烹饪书的这一部分有分步骤图片。
preference日常沟通 · 653/860
WWould you join us for an Italian dinner on Friday?
MThanks, but my preference is for Chinese food.
女:星期五你愿意和我们一起吃意大利菜吗?
男:谢谢,但我更喜欢中国菜。
leak日常沟通 · 654/860
WWhy is there a dark pool under my car?
MThe engine has an oil leak, but I can repair it today.
女:我的车底下为什么有一摊黑色液体?
男:发动机漏油,不过我今天能修好。
jump日常沟通 · 655/860
WDid the sudden alarm frighten you?
MYes, it made me jump and drop my cup.
女:突然响起的警报吓到你了吗?
男:是的,它吓得我一跳,杯子都掉了。
persuasive日常沟通 · 656/860
WWill one customer story really help sales?
MYes, a personal experience can be more persuasive than a list of facts.
女:一位顾客的故事真的有助于销售吗?
男:会,个人经历可能比事实清单更有说服力。
wire日常沟通 · 657/860
MWhy won't this lamp turn on?
WIts wire has come loose behind the desk.
男:这盏灯为什么不亮?
女:它的电线在书桌后面松了。
daily routine日常沟通 · 658/860
MHow did you help the child become independent?
WWe practiced the same daily routine until he could dress himself.
男:你们怎样帮助那个孩子变得独立?
女:我们反复练习同一套日常程序,直到他能自己穿衣服。
journal日常沟通 · 659/860
WWhy do you write before going to bed?
MI keep a journal to record one good thing from each day.
女:你为什么睡前写东西?
男:我写日记,记录每天的一件好事。
attach to日常沟通 · 660/860
MWhere should this small microphone go?
WIt attaches to the collar of your shirt.
男:这个小麦克风应该放在哪里?
女:它夹在你的衬衫领子上。
attach to连接、固定在……上连接、固定在……上
amazing日常沟通 · 661/860
MHave you tried the new ride at the amusement park?
WYes, the view from the top was amazing.
男:你坐过游乐园的新项目吗?
女:坐过,从最高处看到的景色太棒了。
suit日常沟通 · 662/860
WDoes the blue jacket look right on me?
MYes, the simple design suits you perfectly.
女:这件蓝夹克适合我吗?
男:适合,简洁的设计非常适合你。
academic subject日常沟通 · 663/860
WWhich academic subjects interest you most?
MBiology and history, though I find chemistry harder.
女:你对哪些学科最感兴趣?
男:生物和历史,不过我觉得化学更难。
liquid日常沟通 · 664/860
WIs there anything liquid in this parcel?
MOnly a sealed bottle of cooking oil.
女:这个包裹里有液体物品吗?
男:只有一瓶密封的食用油。
site日常沟通 · 665/860
MCan you estimate the cost from these photographs?
WNot accurately. An engineer needs to visit the building site first.
男:你能根据这些照片估算费用吗?
女:不能准确估算。工程师需要先去建筑工地查看。
cry日常沟通 · 666/860
MWhat did the boatman mean by that strange cry?
WIt warned the pilot that the water was shallow.
男:船夫那声奇怪的喊叫是什么意思?
女:那是在提醒领航员水很浅。
item日常沟通 · 667/860
WCan I keep this library item for another month?
MYes, you can renew it online before Friday.
女:这件图书馆资料我能再保留一个月吗?
男:可以,你可以在星期五前在线续借。
apologise日常沟通 · 668/860
MThis isn't the soup I ordered.
WI apologise. I'll replace it immediately.
男:这不是我点的汤。
女:我很抱歉。我马上给您更换。
shake日常沟通 · 669/860
WShould I shake the camera to remove the sand?
MNo, use a soft brush so you don't damage it.
女:我应该摇晃相机把沙子弄出来吗?
男:不要,用软刷子,以免损坏相机。
think again日常沟通 · 670/860
WThe council wants to cut down all the old trees.
MA letter from local families may make them think again.
女:市政会想砍掉所有老树。
男:当地家庭的一封联名信或许能让他们重新考虑。
giant日常沟通 · 671/860
MWhat can you see from the top of the tower?
WA giant wheel beside the river and the whole amusement park.
男:从塔顶你能看到什么?
女:河边一个巨大的转轮和整座游乐园。
Ferris wheel日常沟通 · 672/860
WShall we ride the Ferris wheel before lunch?
MI'd rather stay on the ground; it looks too high.
女:午饭前我们去坐摩天轮好吗?
男:我宁愿待在地面上;它看起来太高了。
erupt日常沟通 · 673/860
WWhy does the park close this path in spring?
MThe nearby volcano sometimes erupts without much warning.
女:公园为什么在春季关闭这条小路?
男:附近的火山有时几乎毫无预警就会喷发。
force sb to do sth日常沟通 · 674/860
MThat roller coaster looks exciting. Will you come with me?
WPlease don't force me to ride it; I'm afraid of heights.
男:那座过山车看起来很刺激。你愿意和我一起坐吗?
女:请别强迫我坐;我恐高。
force sb to do sth强迫某人做某事
direction日常沟通 · 675/860
WExcuse me, could you give me directions to the City Theatre?
MGo past the fountain, and you'll see it beside the bookstore.
女:打扰一下,你能告诉我去市剧院怎么走吗?
男:走过喷泉,你会在书店旁边看到它。
washing machine日常沟通 · 676/860
MWhy are these shirts still wet?
WThe washing machine stopped before the final spin.
男:这些衬衫为什么还是湿的?
女:洗衣机在最后脱水前停了。
equipment日常沟通 · 677/860
WWhat equipment will the storytelling contest need?
MA computer, two speakers, and a large screen.
女:讲故事比赛需要什么设备?
男:一台电脑、两个音箱和一块大屏幕。
wealthy日常沟通 · 678/860
WWho first visited the seaside resort?
MIt was mainly wealthy families who could afford long holidays.
女:最早是谁去那座海滨度假地游玩?
男:主要是负担得起长假的富裕家庭。
professionally#professional career日常沟通 · 679/860
WWhen did the footballer begin playing professionally?
MAt seventeen, and she scored fifty goals early in her professional career.
女:那位足球运动员什么时候开始职业比赛?
男:十七岁,她在职业生涯早期就进了五十个球。
professional career职业地、职业生涯职业地、职业生涯
score#goal日常沟通 · 680/860
MHow well did Sarah play in her first season?
WShe scored twelve goals and became the team's leading player.
男:萨拉第一个赛季表现如何?
女:她进了十二个球,成为球队的头号球员。
have bad dreams日常沟通 · 681/860
WAre you really going to read that horror story before bed?
MMaybe not. I don't want to have bad dreams again.
女:你真要在睡前读那个恐怖故事吗?
男:也许不了。我不想再做噩梦。
fill in/out a form日常沟通 · 682/860
MPlease fill in the form with the parcel's weight and contents.
WAll right. May I borrow a pen?
男:请在表格上填写包裹的重量和内容物。
女:好的。我可以借支笔吗?
address label日常沟通 · 683/860
WWhere should I put the address label?
MStick it flat on the largest side of the box.
女:我应该把地址标签贴在哪里?
男:把它平整地贴在箱子最大的一面。
contents日常沟通 · 684/860
MWhat are the contents of this package?
WTwo sweaters and a pair of shoes.
男:这个包裹里装的是什么?
女:两件毛衣和一双鞋。
in detail日常沟通 · 685/860
WDo I need to describe every item in the parcel?
MYes, list the contents in detail for customs.
女:我需要描述包裹里的每一件物品吗?
男:需要,为海关详细列出内容物。
balance日常沟通 · 686/860
MHow heavy is the parcel?
WPut it on the balance, and we'll find out.
男:这个包裹有多重?
女:把它放到秤上,我们就知道了。
there you go/there you are日常沟通 · 687/860
WCould I have the receipt and my change, please?
MThere you go. Please check the amount.
女:请把收据和找零给我好吗?
男:给您。请核对金额。
there you go/there you are给你、给您
have ... in common (with)日常沟通 · 688/860
MSnowy deserts and hot deserts look very different.
WTrue, but they have one thing in common: very little rain.
男:冰雪沙漠和炎热沙漠看起来很不一样。
女:没错,但它们有一个共同点:降雨极少。
have ... in common (with)有共同点
climate日常沟通 · 689/860
WCould olive trees grow in this region?
MProbably not; the climate is too cold and wet.
女:橄榄树能在这个地区生长吗?
男:可能不能;这里的气候太冷太湿。
live in groups日常沟通 · 690/860
MHow do families manage in such a dry area?
WThey often live in groups and share wells and food.
男:家庭怎样在如此干旱的地区生活?
女:他们常常群居,共享水井和食物。
safety measures日常沟通 · 691/860
MWhy must I leave my loose bag here?
WIt's one of the safety measures for this fast ride.
男:为什么我必须把松散的包留在这里?
女:这是这项高速游乐设施的安全措施之一。
teddy bear日常沟通 · 692/860
MWhy is that child carrying such a huge teddy bear?
WHe won it at the ring-toss game.
男:那个孩子为什么抱着那么大的泰迪熊?
女:那是他在套环游戏中赢得的。
be determined to do sth日常沟通 · 693/860
WThat bag is too large for the ride.
MI know, but the boy is determined to take it with him.
女:那个包太大了,不能带上游乐设施。
男:我知道,但那个男孩决心把它带在身边。
be determined to do sth决心做某事决心做某事
disappointed日常沟通 · 694/860
MHow did Lucy react when she couldn't board the ride?
WShe looked disappointed, but she accepted the safety rule.
男:露西不能乘坐游乐设施时有什么反应?
女:她看起来很失望,但接受了安全规定。
rarely日常沟通 · 695/860
MDoes Robert complain when the park gets crowded?
WHe rarely does; he stays calm and helps the visitors.
男:公园拥挤时罗伯特会抱怨吗?
女:他很少抱怨;他会保持冷静并帮助游客。
complain日常沟通 · 696/860
WThe queue has barely moved for forty minutes.
MLet's complain at the service desk and ask what happened.
女:队伍四十分钟几乎没动。
男:我们去服务台投诉,问问发生了什么。
focused日常沟通 · 697/860
MHow do you stay patient with so many visitors?
WI keep focused on solving one problem at a time.
男:面对这么多游客,你怎样保持耐心?
女:我专注于一次解决一个问题。
e-book reader日常沟通 · 698/860
MDid your son enjoy the e-book reader you bought him?
WYes, although I probably use it more often than he does.
男:你儿子喜欢你给他买的电子书阅读器吗?
女:喜欢,不过我用它的次数可能比他更多。
think highly of sb/sth日常沟通 · 699/860
WWhich former athlete do you admire most?
MI think highly of Ali because he was brave both inside and outside the ring.
女:你最敬佩哪位退役运动员?
男:我很敬佩阿里,因为他在拳台内外都很勇敢。
think highly of sb/sth高度评价、敬佩
defeat日常沟通 · 700/860
WWhy was the final boxing match so famous?
MThe younger fighter defeated the champion unexpectedly.
女:那场拳击决赛为什么如此著名?
男:年轻拳手出人意料地击败了冠军。
stand up for sb/sth日常沟通 · 701/860
MWhat made the athlete important beyond sport?
WHe encouraged ordinary people to stand up for their beliefs.
男:是什么让那位运动员在体育之外也很重要?
女:他鼓励普通人为自己的信念挺身而出。
seat belt日常沟通 · 702/860
MMay I stand up to get my bag?
WPlease remain seated with your seat belt fastened until we land.
男:我可以站起来拿包吗?
女:请坐好并系好安全带,直到飞机降落。
outdated日常沟通 · 703/860
MWhy are we renting a new projector?
WOurs is outdated and can't display modern video files.
男:我们为什么要租一台新投影仪?
女:我们的设备已经过时,无法显示现代视频文件。
of medium height / build日常沟通 · 704/860
WWhat should the teenage actor look like?
MHe should be of medium height, with straight dark hair.
女:那位青少年演员应该是什么样子?
男:他应该中等身高,留着深色直发。
of medium height / build中等身高
good-looking日常沟通 · 705/860
MIs appearance important for the young actor?
WThe director wants someone good-looking but natural.
男:外表对那位年轻演员重要吗?
女:导演想要一个相貌英俊但自然的人。
attractive日常沟通 · 706/860
WWhy did the director choose Peter for the advertisement?
MHe looks attractive on camera and speaks honestly.
女:导演为什么选择彼得出演广告?
男:他在镜头前很有吸引力,而且说话真诚。
(be / get / keep / stay) in touch (with sb)日常沟通 · 707/860
MPeter seems right for the role.
WGood. Let's get in touch with his agent today.
男:彼得似乎适合这个角色。
女:好。我们今天联系他的经纪人吧。
(be / get / keep / stay) in touch (with sb)与某人保持联系
customer service日常沟通 · 708/860
MThis phone plan costs more than I expected.
WCall customer service and ask whether a cheaper option is available.
男:这个手机套餐比我预想的贵。
女:打电话给客服,问问是否有更便宜的选择。
motor vehicle日常沟通 · 709/860
WWhy can't James attend the trade meeting?
MHe was injured in a motor vehicle accident last night.
女:詹姆斯为什么不能参加商贸会议?
男:他昨晚在机动车事故中受伤了。
count on sb/sth日常沟通 · 710/860
WWho was supposed to lead the contract presentation?
MI was counting on James, but he's now in hospital.
女:原本应该由谁主持合同演示?
男:我原本指望詹姆斯,但他现在住院了。
short-handed日常沟通 · 711/860
WCan the team manage the exhibition without Mark?
MIt will be difficult because we're already short-handed.
女:没有马克,团队能应付展会吗?
男:会很困难,因为我们本来就人手不足。
grammatical rules日常沟通 · 712/860
WShould beginners memorize every grammatical rule before speaking?
MNo, they should learn useful words and practice real conversations too.
女:初学者应该在开口前记住每一条语法规则吗?
男:不,他们也应该学习实用词汇并练习真实对话。
hours日常沟通 · 713/860
WThe store has low prices, so why do you avoid it?
MThe checkout line takes hours whenever there's a sale.
女:那家店价格低,你为什么不去?
男:每逢促销,结账排队都要花很长时间。
but then (again)日常沟通 · 714/860
MThe service is slow and some clothes are badly made.
WBut then again, I found my favorite jeans there.
男:服务很慢,有些衣服做工也差。
女:不过话说回来,我在那里找到了最喜欢的牛仔裤。
personal statement日常沟通 · 715/860
WWhat should I include in my scholarship application?
MWrite a personal statement about your goals and need for support.
女:奖学金申请中我应该包含什么?
男:写一份个人陈述,说明你的目标和需要资助的原因。
appeal to sb日常沟通 · 716/860
WWould you like to own a house in one place forever?
MNo, that idea doesn't appeal to me because I enjoy moving.
女:你愿意永远在一个地方拥有一套房子吗?
男:不,这个想法对我没有吸引力,因为我喜欢搬家。
lead a colorful/quiet/busy life日常沟通 · 717/860
MWhy do you want to move from the countryside?
WI'd like to live in a larger city and lead a colorful life.
男:你为什么想离开乡村?
女:我想住在更大的城市,过丰富多彩的生活。
lead a colorful/quiet/busy life过着丰富多彩/安静/忙碌的生活
close second日常沟通 · 718/860
MIs Monet your only favorite painter?
WNo. Degas is a close second, and I also enjoy Renoir.
男:莫奈是你唯一喜欢的画家吗?
女:不是。德加紧随其后,我也喜欢雷诺阿。
close second紧随其后、略居第二紧随其后、略居第二
put sth in日常沟通 · 719/860
MIs that drawing attached to your friend's email?
WYes, she put this photo in the message for me.
男:那幅画附在你朋友的邮件里吗?
女:是的,她把这张照片放进邮件发给我。
put effort into (doing) sth日常沟通 · 720/860
WWhy are you upset about missing the final?
MWe put so much effort into the game and lost by one point.
女:你为什么因为没进决赛而难过?
男:我们为比赛投入了那么多努力,却以一分之差落败。
put effort into (doing) sth投入努力
play by the rules日常沟通 · 721/860
MWinning is the only thing that matters in sport.
WI disagree. Playing by the rules and doing your best matter more.
男:体育运动中获胜是唯一重要的事。
女:我不同意。遵守规则和尽力而为更重要。
tennis court日常沟通 · 722/860
WWhere does Paul teach his Wednesday lessons?
MAt the tennis courts on Gerald Street, not at the club.
女:保罗星期三在哪里上课?
男:在杰拉尔德街的网球场,不是在俱乐部。
pay off日常沟通 · 723/860
MWe've practiced every evening for the science contest.
WKeep going. All that effort should pay off in the final.
男:为了科学竞赛,我们每天晚上都在练习。
女:坚持下去。所有努力应该会在决赛中得到回报。
make sense日常沟通 · 724/860
WWhy did Copernicus question the old model?
MSome movements of the planets didn't make sense under it.
女:哥白尼为什么质疑旧模型?
男:在那个模型下,行星的一些运动无法解释。
leaf through日常沟通 · 725/860
MDid you read every book at your grandmother's house?
WNot at first. I began by looking at the covers and leafing through a few pages.
男:你读完了祖母家里的每一本书吗?
女:起初没有。我先看封面,再翻阅几页。
call up日常沟通 · 726/860
WShould I contact your lawyer after collecting the X-rays?
MYes, call up Mr. Harris and arrange a morning meeting.
女:收集X光片后我应该联系你的律师吗?
男:是的,打电话给哈里斯先生,安排一次上午会面。
be after sb/sth日常沟通 · 727/860
MDid the leader enter politics to gain power?
WNo, he was never after money or status; he wanted to help people.
男:那位领袖进入政界是为了获得权力吗?
女:不是,他从不追求金钱或地位;他想帮助人们。
light#dark日常沟通 · 728/860
WDo you prefer the black shoes?
MNo, the light blue pair looks better; black is too dark.
女:你更喜欢黑色鞋子吗?
男:不,浅蓝色那双更好看;黑色太深了。
beyond sb’s budget日常沟通 · 729/860
MThe light blue shoes fit well, so will you buy them?
WI like them, but fifty-nine dollars is beyond my budget.
男:浅蓝色鞋子很合脚,你会买吗?
女:我喜欢,但五十九美元超出我的预算。
pick sth up日常沟通 · 730/860
WThe apples look fresh today.
MLet's pick some up, along with bananas for breakfast.
女:今天的苹果看起来很新鲜。
男:我们买一些吧,再买些香蕉当早餐。
price range日常沟通 · 731/860
MThe computer I wanted is sold out.
WWe have three similar models in the same price range.
男:我想要的电脑卖完了。
女:同一价格区间内我们有三款类似型号。
be welcome to do sth日常沟通 · 732/860
MCan the store order the sold-out model for me?
WYes, you're welcome to complete a special-order form.
男:商店能为我订购那款售罄的型号吗?
女:可以,欢迎您填写特殊订购表。
be welcome to do sth可以、欢迎做某事
put on weight#lose weight日常沟通 · 733/860
WI'm putting on weight even though I watch less television.
MRegular walking and fewer burgers may help you lose weight.
女:尽管我少看电视了,体重仍在增加。
男:规律散步和少吃汉堡可能帮助你减重。
leisure time日常沟通 · 734/860
MWhy did the city build a skate park?
WTo give teenagers a safe place to go in their leisure time.
男:市里为什么建滑板公园?
女:为了让青少年在闲暇时间有安全的去处。
tunnel日常沟通 · 735/860
WLook at the ants carrying soil out of the ground.
MThey're digging tunnels beneath the path.
女:看那些蚂蚁把土搬出地面。
男:它们正在小路下面挖通道。
ink日常沟通 · 736/860
WCan the posters be delivered to every branch today?
MNot from our printer; the ink needs a full day to dry.
女:海报今天能送到每个分部吗?
男:用我们的打印机不行;油墨需要一整天才能干。
hang on日常沟通 · 737/860
MI'm walking to the farmers' market now.
WHang on a second. I'll get my bag and come with you.
男:我现在正要步行去农贸市场。
女:等一下。我拿上包和你一起去。
estimate sth at sth日常沟通 · 738/860
WHow serious was the damage from the fire?
MThe total loss is estimated at nearly one million dollars.
女:火灾造成的损失有多严重?
男:总损失估计接近一百万美元。
estimate sth at sth估计某物为某数额
fashion designer日常沟通 · 739/860
MYour handmade dress looks very stylish.
WThank you. My aunt, a fashion designer, made it for me.
男:你的手工连衣裙看起来很时尚。
女:谢谢。我的姑妈是一名时装设计师,是她给我做的。
be stuck on日常沟通 · 740/860
WWhy haven't you finished the communication project?
MI'm stuck on summarizing a documentary about Vietnam.
女:你为什么还没完成传播学项目?
男:我卡在了总结一部关于越南的纪录片这一步。
archaeological site日常沟通 · 741/860
MWhat was the documentary about?
WAn archaeological site discovered near an ancient river town.
男:那部纪录片讲什么?
女:讲一处在古老河畔城镇附近发现的考古遗址。
archaeological site考古遗址考古遗址
container日常沟通 · 742/860
MHow did the weed killer reach the roses?
WIts container was knocked over beside the plants.
男:除草剂是怎么流到月季旁的?
女:装除草剂的容器在植物旁被碰倒了。
crop日常沟通 · 743/860
MWhy did the village lose most of its harvest?
WHeavy rain destroyed the crops and washed soil into the river.
男:这个村庄为什么失去了大部分收成?
女:暴雨摧毁了庄稼,把土壤冲进河里。
wash away日常沟通 · 744/860
WWhat happened to the fields after the storm?
MMuch of the topsoil was washed away by the floodwater.
女:暴风雨后田地怎么了?
男:大量表土被洪水冲走了。
unemployment日常沟通 · 745/860
WWhich problems should governments address first?
MAir pollution is serious, but unemployment also affects millions.
女:政府应该首先解决哪些问题?
男:空气污染很严重,但失业也影响数百万人。
shortage日常沟通 · 746/860
WWhat other problems worry people besides pollution?
MHousing shortages and traffic make life difficult too.
女:除了污染,还有什么问题让人担忧?
男:住房短缺和交通也让生活变得困难。
trade fair日常沟通 · 747/860
MWhere did customers first hear about the new cream?
WAt the international trade fair last month.
男:顾客最初在哪里听说这种新面霜?
女:在上个月的国际贸易展会上。
gather in日常沟通 · 748/860
MWhy were you tired after the farm visit?
WWe had to gather in the wheat before the rain came.
男:你农场回来后为什么疲惫?
女:我们必须在下雨前把小麦收进来。
help oneself / sb to sth日常沟通 · 749/860
MHelp yourself to the salad and cheesecake.
WThanks. The fruit flavour in the cake is delicious.
男:请随意吃沙拉和芝士蛋糕。
女:谢谢。蛋糕里的水果味很美味。
help oneself / sb to sth请自便取用
flavour日常沟通 · 750/860
WWhat do you think of the cake?
MI like its light flavour, especially the lemon.
女:你觉得蛋糕怎么样?
男:我喜欢它清淡的味道,尤其是柠檬味。
cash to spare日常沟通 · 751/860
MCan you tell me more about it?
WI don't have much cash to spare.
男:你能告诉我更多吗?
女:我没什么钱可借
be on sb日常沟通 · 752/860
WWhat was the key point?
MSo I guess it's gonna be on me.
女:关键是什么?
男:所以我想这应该由我来付
complaint日常沟通 · 753/860
WCould you give me the latest details?
MNo, he had to deal with an urgent customer complaint at the last minute.
女:能告诉我最新细节吗?
男:不,他不得不处理 紧急的客户投诉在最后一分钟。
pick out sth/sb日常沟通 · 754/860
WCould you explain what happened?
MI can drive you there in my old car and help you pick out one.
女:你能解释一下发生了什么事吗?
男:我可以开我的旧车送你 帮你挑一个
fitness equipment日常沟通 · 755/860
WWhat did you find out?
MWell, I explored a new gym and tried the great fitness equipment there.
女:你发现了什么?
男:嗯,我探索了一个新的健身房 并尝试了伟大的健身设备在那里。
play (it) safe日常沟通 · 756/860
MWhat was the key point?
WWell, to play it safe, you probably should.
男:关键是什么?
女:为了安全起见,你应该这么做
fix a time日常沟通 · 757/860
WCould you give me the latest details?
MWell, you'd better fix a time with my secretary.
女:能告诉我最新细节吗?
男:你最好跟我的秘书好好谈谈
be a hit with sb日常沟通 · 758/860
MCould you explain what happened?
WI'm sure you'll be a hit with them.
男:你能解释一下发生了什么事吗?
女:我敢肯定,你会有一个打击与他们。
strategy日常沟通 · 759/860
WWhat did you find out?
MChess is a great strategy game.
女:你发现了什么?
男:国际象棋是一个伟大的战略游戏.
mobile payment日常沟通 · 760/860
WCan you tell me more about it?
MDo you take mobile payments?
女:你能告诉我更多吗?
男:你接受移动支付吗?
QR code日常沟通 · 761/860
MWhat was the key point?
WYes, you can scan this QR code.
男:关键是什么?
女:是的,你可以扫描这个QR代码。
on/at short notice日常沟通 · 762/860
WCan you tell me more about it?
MBut because you're placing the order on such short notice, we have to treat it as a special order and add 5% to your total cost.
女:你能告诉我更多吗?
男:但因为你这么快就下订单了我们必须把它当作特别订单 加上5%的总成本
mountain biking日常沟通 · 763/860
MWhat was the key point?
WIs she mountain biking again?
男:关键是什么?
女:她又骑山了?
rubbish日常沟通 · 764/860
WCould you give me the latest details?
MAbsolute rubbish.
女:能告诉我最新细节吗?
男:绝对的垃圾。
thick steak日常沟通 · 765/860
MWhat did you find out?
WAnd I think I'll have a thick steak.
男:你发现什么了?
女:我想我会有一个厚的牛排。
plot日常沟通 · 766/860
WCan you tell me more about it?
MYes, the plot was exciting, especially the ending.
女:你能告诉我更多吗?
男:是的,情节是令人兴奋的,尤其是结局。
exhibition日常沟通 · 767/860
WWhat was the key point?
MThe exhibition will be held in two weeks, and the delivery only takes three days.
女:关键是什么?
男:展会将在两周后举行,送会只需三天.
a stone’s throw日常沟通 · 768/860
MWhat did you find out?
WHe's suggested his house, which is just a stone's throw from the college.
男:你发现了什么?
女:他推荐他的房子,这只是大学的一石一掷.
例句表:All united by one goal: to turn waste into useful things.日常沟通 · 769/860
“所有人怀揣同一个目标:让垃圾重获利用价值。”怎么说?
MWhat was the key point?
WToday, Leo leads teams across four countries, all united by one goal: to turn waste into useful things.
男:关键是什么?
女:今天,利奥带领四个国家的团队,都有一个目标:把浪费变成有用的东西。
例句表:All united by one goal: to turn waste into useful things.所有人怀揣同一个目标:让垃圾重获利用价值。
get/jump/rise to your feet日常沟通 · 770/860
WCould you give me the latest details?
MI just got to my feet and went back to skateboarding.
女:能告诉我最新细节吗?
男:我刚刚站到脚上 回到滑板上
get/jump/rise to your feet直起身来/跳起来/站起身来
spare cash日常沟通 · 771/860
WCould you explain what happened?
MI don't have any spare cash.
女:你能解释一下发生了什么事吗?
男:我没有多余的现金。
out front日常沟通 · 772/860
MWhat did you find out?
WLet's meet out front at around 9:30.
男:你发现什么了?
女:我们9: 30左右在前面碰头
a bite to eat日常沟通 · 773/860
MWhat was the key point?
WWhy don't we meet an hour earlier so that we can go for a bite to eat?
男:关键是什么?
女:我们何不提前一个小时见面好让我们去吃一顿?
visible日常沟通 · 774/860
WCan you tell me more about it?
MThe top temple is visible.
女:你能告诉我更多吗?
男:顶上正殿可观.
valley日常沟通 · 775/860
WWhat was the key point?
MI included some others that were taken by my friends, like this one of the valleys.
女:关键是什么?
男:我包括一些其他的 被我的朋友带走,像这个山谷之一。
video game日常沟通 · 776/860
WWhat did you find out?
MI know he likes video games and television a lot.
女:你发现了什么?
男:我知道他很喜欢电子游戏和电视
conclude日常沟通 · 777/860
WCould you explain what happened?
MBefore we conclude our weekly staff meeting, is there anything else we ought to cover, Maya?
女:你能解释一下发生了什么事吗?
男:在结束每周员工会议之前 还有什么值得报道的吗 玛雅?
absent日常沟通 · 778/860
MWhat did you find out?
WWas he absent again?
男:你发现了什么?
女:他又缺席了吗?
for rent日常沟通 · 779/860
WCan you tell me more about it?
MI’m ringing to see what flats you have for rent at the moment.
女:你能告诉我更多吗?
男:我打电话来看看你现在租什么公寓。
calculating machine日常沟通 · 780/860
WWhat was the key point?
MActually the computer began as a calculating machine in France in 1642.
女:关键是什么?
男:实际上计算机在1642年开始作为法国的计算机器.
calculating machine计算机器计算机器
sum日常沟通 · 781/860
WCould you give me the latest details?
MAt that time it could simplify difficult sums.
女:能告诉我最新细节吗?
男:那时它可以简化困难的金额。
analytical日常沟通 · 782/860
WCould you explain what happened?
MThen about 200 years later, it became an analytical machine.
女:你能解释一下发生了什么事吗?
男:后于约200年后成为一款分析机.
grow rapidly日常沟通 · 783/860
WWhat did you find out?
MThen from 1936, computers grew rapidly both in size and in brainpower.
女:你发现什么了?
男:此后从1936年开始,计算机在大小和脑力上都迅速增长.
universal日常沟通 · 784/860
WCan you tell me more about it?
MThey were used as a “universal machine” to solve any difficult mathematical problem.
女:你能告诉我更多吗?
男:它们被用作解决任何困难的数学问题的“通用机器”。
mathematical日常沟通 · 785/860
WWhat was the key point?
MThey were used as a “universal machine” to solve any difficult mathematical problem.
女:关键是什么?
男:它们被用作解决任何困难的数学问题的“通用机器”。
memory日常沟通 · 786/860
WCould you give me the latest details?
MThe designers made some improvements by storing the memory finally on small chips.
女:能告诉我最新细节吗?
男:设计师们通过将内存存储在小芯片上,最终做了一些改进.
the World Wide Web日常沟通 · 787/860
WCan you tell me more about it?
MThen people could share information with others through the World Wide Web.
女:你能告诉我更多吗?
男:然后人们可以通过万维网与他人分享信息。
finance日常沟通 · 788/860
WWhat was the key point?
MToday computers have become very important in communication, finance and trade.
女:关键是什么?
男:今天,计算机在通信、金融和贸易方面变得非常重要。
keep a safe distance from日常沟通 · 789/860
MCould you give me the latest details?
WKeep a safe distance from them.
男:能告诉我最新细节吗?
女:和他们保持安全距离。
keep a safe distance from与…保持安全距离
off-limits日常沟通 · 790/860
MCould you explain what happened?
WCars aren’t a problem, as our route is off-limits to them.
男:你能解释一下发生了什么事吗?
女:汽车不是问题, 因为我们的路线是禁止的。
get tired of sb/sth日常沟通 · 791/860
MWhat was the key point?
WDon’t you ever get tired of trying to convince people all the time?
男:关键是什么?
女:你难道不厌倦说服别人吗?
a great many日常沟通 · 792/860
MCould you give me the latest details?
WAt present, a great many people don’t approve of building a new opera house.
男:能告诉我最新细节吗?
女:目前,许多人不赞成建造一座新的歌剧馆。
approve of日常沟通 · 793/860
MCould you explain what happened?
WAt present, a great many people don’t approve of building a new opera house.
男:你能解释一下发生了什么事吗?
女:目前,许多人不赞成建造一座新的歌剧馆。
have trouble (in) doing sth日常沟通 · 794/860
MWhat did you find out?
WJason, do you have trouble understanding people in the United States?
男:你发现了什么?
女:杰森,你对美国人的理解有困难吗?
have trouble (in) doing sth做某事有困难
ma’am日常沟通 · 795/860
WWhat was the key point?
MHow’s your fish, ma’am?
女:关键是什么?
男:你的鱼怎么样,夫人?
mystery日常沟通 · 796/860
MCould you give me the latest details?
WSo much mystery!
男:能告诉我最新细节吗?
女:这么神秘!
be involved in日常沟通 · 797/860
WCan you tell me more about it?
MToday we’re going to go over the basic steps involved in rescue breathing which is what you do when someone stops breathing.
女:你能告诉我更多吗?
男:今天我们要回顾拯救呼吸的基本步骤,当有人停止呼吸时,
be involved in涉及、包含在内涉及、包含在内
slide presentation日常沟通 · 798/860
WWhat was the key point?
MFirst, we’re going to look at a slide presentation of the entire procedure and then we’ll break into teams to practice.
女:关键是什么?
男:首先,我们将看整个程序的幻灯片演示,然后我们分成几个团队来练习。
need/want a hand日常沟通 · 799/860
WCould you give me the latest details?
MAre you sure you don’t need a hand?
女:能告诉我最新细节吗?
男:你确定你不需要帮忙吗?
solid wood日常沟通 · 800/860
MCould you explain what happened?
WIt’s made of solid wood, and the design is simple but nice.
男:你能解释一下发生了什么事吗?
女:设计简单但不错。
What have you been up to?日常沟通 · 801/860
WWhat was the key point?
MWhat have you been up to?
女:关键是什么?
男:你最近在忙什么? 说说看吧
What have you been up to?近来在忙什么
idiom日常沟通 · 802/860
WCan you tell me more about it?
MI can’t understand idioms.
女:你能告诉我更多吗?
男:我不懂俗语。
awake日常沟通 · 803/860
WCan you tell me more about it?
MI was barely able to stay awake.
女:你能告诉我更多吗?
男:我几乎无法保持清醒。
weep日常沟通 · 804/860
MWhat was the key point?
WIt sounds as though someone is weeping upstairs.
男:关键是什么?
女:听起来好像有人在楼上哭
shake hands日常沟通 · 805/860
WCould you explain what happened?
MIt all went wrong from the moment we shook hands.
女:你能解释一下发生了什么事吗?
男:从我们握手开始,一切都变了
hold out日常沟通 · 806/860
WWhat did you find out?
MI held out my right hand, but kept my left hand in my pocket.
女:你发现了什么?
男:我握起我的右手,但把左手放在口袋里。
export日常沟通 · 807/860
MWhat was the key point?
WI hope our export sales can go up by 10% this year.
男:关键是什么?
女:我希望今年我们的出口销售量能增加10%。
go up日常沟通 · 808/860
MCould you give me the latest details?
WI hope our export sales can go up by 10% this year.
男:能告诉我最新细节吗?
女:我希望今年我们的出口销售量能增加10%。
How have you been?日常沟通 · 809/860
WCould you explain what happened?
MHow have you been?
女:你能解释一下发生了什么事吗?
男:你最近怎么样?
short日常沟通 · 810/860
MWhat did you find out?
WIs there a short in the electrical wiring?
男:你发现了什么?
女:电线里有短线吗?
electrical wiring日常沟通 · 811/860
MCan you tell me more about it?
WIs there a short in the electrical wiring?
男:你能告诉我更多吗?
女:电线里有短线吗?
television/TV set日常沟通 · 812/860
WWhat was the key point?
MThis week, we can take a look at an invention that may well change the way in which you listen to your television set.
女:关键是什么?
男:这个星期,我们可以看看一个发明,它很可能改变你听电视机的方式。
reach for (sb/sth)日常沟通 · 813/860
WCould you explain what happened?
MShe was so annoyed at having to reach for the remote control every time an advertisement came on the screen to avoid being deafened.
女:你能解释一下发生了什么事吗?
男:每当屏幕上出现广告时,她都为需要到达遥控器而感到烦恼,以避免耳聋。
boil over日常沟通 · 814/860
MCould you explain what happened?
WThe milk is boiling over.
男:你能解释一下发生了什么事吗?
女:牛奶沸腾了
achieve one’s objective日常沟通 · 815/860
MCan you tell me more about it?
WDespite many hardships, he actually achieved his objective and made it to the South Pole.
男:你能告诉我更多吗?
女:尽管遭遇了许多困难,他实际上还是实现了他的目标并成功到达了南极.
achieve one’s objective达成目标
make an offer日常沟通 · 816/860
MCould you give me the latest details?
WCould you make me an offer for it?
男:能告诉我最新细节吗?
女:你能给我一个报价吗?
double act日常沟通 · 817/860
MCould you explain what happened?
WThey were the leading double act of the twentieth century.
男:你能解释一下发生了什么事吗?
女:他们是二十世纪主要的双重行为。
fashionable日常沟通 · 818/860
MWhat did you find out?
WIt’s fashionable, but it’s a little too big over the shoulders.
男:你发现什么了?
女:却有点过大,
stamp collection日常沟通 · 819/860
MCan you tell me more about it?
WPeter, I recently got this rare stamp collection.
男:你能告诉我更多吗?
女:彼得,我最近得到了这个罕见的邮票收藏。
adventure story日常沟通 · 820/860
MWhat was the key point?
WI prefer shutting myself in and reading adventure stories all day on Sundays.
男:关键是什么?
女:我更喜欢在星期天闭口不谈 整天看冒险故事
shut sb/oneself in日常沟通 · 821/860
MCould you give me the latest details?
WI prefer shutting myself in and reading adventure stories all day on Sundays.
男:能告诉我最新细节吗?
女:我更喜欢在星期天闭口不谈 整天看冒险故事
shut sb/oneself in把自己关在屋里
bless you日常沟通 · 822/860
MCould you explain what happened?
WBless you.
男:你能解释一下发生了什么事吗?
女:保佑你们
have/catch a cold日常沟通 · 823/860
MWhat did you find out?
WDo you have a cold? I don’t want you to catch my cold.
男:你发现什么了?
女:你感冒了吗?我不想让你感冒。
swing日常沟通 · 824/860
MWhat was the key point?
WTom was singing and swinging his bag all the way.
男:关键是什么?
女:汤姆一直唱歌并挥舞着他的包.
phone bill日常沟通 · 825/860
MCould you give me the latest details?
WI’m spending too much on my phone bill, and the data runs out so fast.
男:能告诉我最新细节吗?
女:我花太多钱用在电话费上,
run out (of sth)日常沟通 · 826/860
MCould you explain what happened?
WI’m spending too much on my phone bill, and the data runs out so fast.
男:你能解释一下发生了什么事吗?
女:我花太多钱用在电话费上,
run out (of sth)数据流量用得太快了。
call sth off日常沟通 · 827/860
MCould you give me the latest details?
WCan we call off our meeting tomorrow?
男:能告诉我最新细节吗?
女:我们明天可以取消会议吗?
call off the meeting/deal/appointment取消会议/交易/会面
sum up日常沟通 · 828/860
MWhat was the key point?
WTo sum up, Jamal, you’ve had another very good year here with us.
男:关键是什么?
女:简而言之,贾迈勒,你在这里度过了又一个非常好的一年。
good review日常沟通 · 829/860
MCould you give me the latest details?
WYou always receive good reviews from other team members.
男:能告诉我最新细节吗?
女:你总是从其他团队成员那里收到好评
commit oneself to (doing) sth日常沟通 · 830/860
WCould you give me the latest details?
MMohandas Gandhi was the man who committed himself to making India an independent country.
女:能告诉我最新细节吗?
男:莫罕达斯·甘地是致力于使印度成为一个独立国家的人.
commit oneself to (doing) sth致力于
give sb a ride日常沟通 · 831/860
MWhat was the key point?
WCan you give me a ride to South Park?
男:关键是什么?
女:你能载我到南方公园吗?
have a check-up日常沟通 · 832/860
WCould you give me the latest details?
MI wonder whether I should have a check-up.
女:能告诉我最新细节吗?
男:我想知道我是否该去检查一下
get on with sb日常沟通 · 833/860
MCan you tell me more about it?
WDo you get on well with your uncle?
男:你能告诉我更多吗?
女:你和你叔叔相处得好吗?
purse日常沟通 · 834/860
WWhat was the key point?
MYou left your purse here last night.
女:关键是什么?
男:你昨晚把钱包忘在这里了
problem-solver日常沟通 · 835/860
MCould you give me the latest details?
WToday, it is my great pleasure to introduce Leo Chen, a creative problem-solver who cares deeply about our planet.
男:能告诉我最新细节吗?
女:今天,我非常高兴地向大家介绍 陈利奥,一个创造性的解决问题者,他深深地关心我们的星球。
troubled日常沟通 · 836/860
MCould you explain what happened?
WHe visited many factories and was troubled by the large amount of plastic waste he saw.
男:你能解释一下发生了什么事吗?
女:他参观了多所工厂,并因所见到的大量塑料废料而感到不安.
cloudless日常沟通 · 837/860
WWhat was the key point?
MIt looks cloudless today, doesn’t it?
女:关键是什么?
男:今天看起来无云可言,
turn sb down日常沟通 · 838/860
MWhat did you find out?
WI want to ask for a raise, but I’m afraid my boss will turn me down.
男:你发现什么了?
女:但我担心我的老板会拒绝我。
adopt日常沟通 · 839/860
MCan you tell me more about it?
WLet’s adopt it.
男:你能告诉我更多吗?
女:让我们通过它。
must-see / -read / -know日常沟通 · 840/860
WWhat was the key point?
MThe River Walk is a must-see.
女:关键是什么?
男:河道是必须的。
must-see / -read / -know必看、必读
cypress日常沟通 · 841/860
WCould you give me the latest details?
MCypress trees decorate the area.
女:能告诉我最新细节吗?
男:赛普斯树装饰着这片区域.
decorate日常沟通 · 842/860
WCould you explain what happened?
MCypress trees decorate the area.
女:你能解释一下发生了什么事吗?
男:赛普斯树装饰着这片区域.
riverboat日常沟通 · 843/860
WWhat did you find out?
MYou can ride one of the riverboats and hear a guide talk about the history of the River Walk.
女:你发现什么了?
男:可以骑上"一""一""一""一""一""一""一""一"""一"""一""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""
break down日常沟通 · 844/860
MWhat did you find out?
WMy current blue car breaks down all the time.
男:你发现了什么?
女:我目前的蓝色汽车 总是坏了。
convenience日常沟通 · 845/860
MCan you tell me more about it?
WI plan to take road trips in my new car, so I want to get all of the modern conveniences in it, like a GPS, power windows, and a sunroof.
男:你能告诉我更多吗?
女:我打算用我的新车进行道路旅行,所以我想得到所有现代的便利,比如GPS, 动力窗, 和日出等。
power windows日常沟通 · 846/860
MWhat was the key point?
WI plan to take road trips in my new car, so I want to get all of the modern conveniences in it, like a GPS, power windows, and a sunroof.
男:关键是什么?
女:我打算用我的新车进行道路旅行,所以我想得到所有现代的便利,比如GPS, 动力窗, 和日出等。
oral日常沟通 · 847/860
MCan you tell me more about it?
WThrough these activities, you can practice your oral English and your listening skills.
男:你能告诉我更多吗?
女:通过这些活动,您可以练习口语英语和收听技巧.
(and) what’s more日常沟通 · 848/860
MWhat was the key point?
WWhat’s more, we’d taken lots of photos — none of the other teams did that!
男:关键是什么?
女:我们拍了很多相片,
(and) what’s more而且、更重要的是
ultimately日常沟通 · 849/860
MCould you give me the latest details?
WUltimately, we came third in the competition which was great!
男:能告诉我最新细节吗?
女:最终,我们取得了第三名的比赛,这是伟大的!
come first/second/third日常沟通 · 850/860
MCould you explain what happened?
WUltimately, we came third in the competition which was great!
男:你能解释一下发生了什么事吗?
女:最终,我们取得了第三名的比赛,这是伟大的!
come first/second/third得第一、第三名
decide against sth日常沟通 · 851/860
MCould you give me the latest details?
WWe decided against them though, because they’d require a major redesign of the whole centre.
男:能告诉我最新细节吗?
女:因为他们需要对整个中心进行重大重新设计。
face日常沟通 · 852/860
WCould you explain what happened?
MOur route was up the north face of the mountain to Tower Ridge.
女:你能解释一下发生了什么事吗?
男:我们的路线是在山的北面,到塔岭。
ridge日常沟通 · 853/860
WWhat did you find out?
MOur route was up the north face of the mountain to Tower Ridge. After 200 metres, we reached the beginning of Tower Ridge, the path that would take us to the top of Ben Nevis.
女:你发现了什么?
男:我们的路线是北面的山去塔岭,200米后,我们到达了塔岭的起点,这条路将带我们去到尼维斯的顶端。
set out日常沟通 · 854/860
WCan you tell me more about it?
MAlthough the weather was perfect, with no winds or snow, we still felt nervous when setting out.
女:你能告诉我更多吗?
男:虽然天气是完美的,没有风和雪,但我们在出发时仍然感到紧张.
destination日常沟通 · 855/860
WCould you give me the latest details?
MAfter seven hours of climbing, we reached our destination.
女:能告诉我最新细节吗?
男:经过7小时的攀登,我们到达了目的地.
properly日常沟通 · 856/860
WCould you explain what happened?
MYou need to be able to read a map properly — a wrong turn would lead to dangerous places to go down in winter.
女:你能解释一下发生了什么事吗?
男:你需要能够正确阅读地图——一个错误的转弯会导致冬天会下到危险的地方.
conductor日常沟通 · 857/860
WCan you tell me more about it?
MHe’s played for all of the most well-known conductors all over the world.
女:你能告诉我更多吗?
男:他为全世界最出名的指挥家演奏。
open spaces日常沟通 · 858/860
MWhat did you find out?
WI’m pleased to tell you about some of the parks and open spaces nearby.
男:你发现了什么?
女:我很高兴能向各位介绍附近一些公园和空地的情况。
common日常沟通 · 859/860
MCan you tell me more about it?
WOne pleasant place is Halland Common. By the way, the Common is accessible 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
男:你能告诉我更多吗?
女:一个愉快的地方是Halland Community,顺便说一下,它每年365天每天24小时开放。
ambition日常沟通 · 860/860
WCould you give me the latest details?
MAnd after that, all my ambitions were somehow tied to writing.
女:能告诉我最新细节吗?
男:在那之后,我所有的野心都和写作有关。