Three word expressions生活常用的三字短语2
16、trial and error = to do something new by making experiments and occasionally falling 反复试验 The new computer system has been installed. But it's a bit trial and error at the moment - nobody really knows how to use it. 17、flesh and blood = your family 家人 I have to help him if I can - he's my flesh and blood. 18、down and out = someone who has no money at all who has to live on the street (贫困的,贫病交迫的) There are too many young down and outs in London. 19、by and large = generally (大体上,总的说来,一般的说) By and large, our customers prefer good service to low prices. 20、bring and buy = a fair where people try to raise money for a cause by bringing something that other people might want to buy (慈善救济性自由集市) I'm making a cake for the school's bring and buy next week. 21、hide and seek = a children's game where one child hides and the others try to find him / her (捉迷藏) Someone's been playing hide and seek with the TV remote control again. 22、to and fro = another way of saying " back and forth " (往返地,来回地) I'm exhausted - I've been going to and fro all week! 23、over and out = something you say to show you have come to the end of your message (通话完毕) The last thing they heard from the pilot was 'over and out'. 24、done and dusted = properly finished (完毕,了结) Well, that's this project done and dusted. We need a holiday now. 25、wine and dine = to entertain someone lavishly (以好酒好菜款待客人) He's well-known for winning and dining his business partners. 26、bread and butter = your main source of income, or the most important issue (维持生活所需的) Health and education are the bread and butter issues facing the UK government. 27、spick and span = ( of a room, house, etc.) completely clean and tidy again (房间、屋子等打扫得干干净净的;整洁的) Her house is spick and span at all times 28、wheel and deal = to make deals in a skillful and perhaps dishonest way when buying and selling things (讨价还价,玩弄手段,投机取巧) If you need a new car, try speaking to John. He's a bit of a wheeler and dealer. |