10個(gè)與夏天有關(guān)的習(xí)語(yǔ)
夏天常常和 beach, water, sea, swimming, sun, sunshine, hot, ocean 這些詞聯(lián)系起來(lái)。眼看天氣越來(lái)越熱，夏天的存在感越來(lái)越強(qiáng)，下面為大家推薦一些應(yīng)景的英語(yǔ)(課程)習(xí)語(yǔ)。
1. A Drop in the Ocean
這個(gè)習(xí)語(yǔ)的意思是"a very small amount compared to the amount needed", 相對(duì)于所需要的量來(lái)說(shuō)，現(xiàn)有的量根本不夠，相當(dāng)于杯水車(chē)薪。
A few thousand pounds is a drop in the ocean when you think about the millions that will be spent on this project. 這個(gè)項(xiàng)目要花費(fèi)上百萬(wàn)，幾萬(wàn)塊只是杯水車(chē)薪。
2. Like a Fish Out of Water
這個(gè)習(xí)語(yǔ)的意思是“to feel completely out of place”，也就是“感到不自在”。
Bob always feels like a fish out of water when he is at his girlfriend’s office party. 在女朋友的工作聚會(huì)上，鮑勃總會(huì)感覺(jué)不自在。
3. Like Water off a Duck’s Back
這個(gè)習(xí)語(yǔ)的意思是“no effect on a person”，也就是“對(duì)某人不起作用、對(duì)牛彈琴”。
Terry never gets upset when he is criticised. It’s like water off a duck’s back. 泰瑞受到批評(píng)后一點(diǎn)也不沮喪，就像是對(duì)牛彈琴。
4. Thrown in at the Deep End
這個(gè)習(xí)語(yǔ)的意思是“to make someone do something, especially a job, without preparing them for it or helping them”，讓某人做某項(xiàng)工作，但是又沒(méi)讓他準(zhǔn)備或不給予幫助。
On my first day in this job, I was asked to give a presentation to the board of directors. Talk about being thrown in at the deep end! 工作的第一天，我就要給董事會(huì)成員做展示，我一點(diǎn)準(zhǔn)備都沒(méi)有啊!
5. Swim Against the Tide
這個(gè)習(xí)語(yǔ)的意思是“to go against the general trend”，也就是“和大潮流相反”。
Every now and again in business you have to take a risk and swim against the tide. 無(wú)論什么時(shí)候，在商業(yè)圈你都得有冒險(xiǎn)精神，并且獨(dú)辟蹊徑。
6. Make a Splash
這個(gè)習(xí)語(yǔ)的意思是“to get a lot of public attention”，得到公眾關(guān)注。
If you want your book to be successful, you’ve got to make a splash by having a book launch and throwing lots of parties. 如果你想要你的書(shū)獲得成功的話(huà)，你必須開(kāi)推書(shū)會(huì)和派對(duì)吸引公眾關(guān)注。
7. To make hay while the sun shines
這個(gè)習(xí)語(yǔ)的意思是“make the most of your opportunities while you have the chance”，有機(jī)會(huì)的時(shí)候就要充分利用。
Well, I have a few more days before I have to return my Ferrari, so I may as well make hay while the sun shines and drive it as much as possible. 還有幾天我就要把我的法拉利還回去了，趁它還在，我得趕緊多開(kāi)幾次。
8. Come Rain or Shine
這個(gè)習(xí)語(yǔ)的意思是“whatever the weather”，即“無(wú)論什么天氣”。
I go running every day, come rain or shine. 無(wú)論什么天氣我每天都跑步。
9. To take a shine to someone
這個(gè)習(xí)語(yǔ)的意思是“to be attracted to or like someone”，被某人吸引或喜歡某人，尤其用在遇見(jiàn)新人的時(shí)候。
My dog has really taken a shine to you. 看來(lái)你真的很喜歡我的狗。
10. Hot Off the Press
這個(gè)習(xí)語(yǔ)的意思是“freshly printed”，剛刊登出來(lái)的，剛見(jiàn)報(bào)的。
The news about the CEO’s resignation is hot off the press. 總裁要辭職的消息是才登出來(lái)的。