地道的美语常用俚语50个.pdf

洛基英语 Rocky 打造国内最大的英语教育平台 洛基提醒：英语学习已经进入互联网时代 　　经常看美剧的朋友可能会很有体会，英语俚语还是非常有用，你可以不会用或者用不好， 但如果看到了或听到了，不明白它的意思，那同样影响交流的，因为有些英语俚语太常见了， 每个词都认识，但就是不知道是什么意思。转了别人发布的一些俚语贴出来。 　　1　Be in the air 将要发生的事情 　　The feeling or idea that something new is about to happen or is going to change. 　　Example: From the arguments going on at the meeting, it seems that a change in policy is in the air. 　　2 Clear the air 消除误会 　　To settle a dispute and restore good relations 　　Example: We had a meeting with the workers, and I think we’ve cleared the air now. 　　3　Cost an arm and a leg 极其昂贵 　　To be very expensive 　　Example: I love that fur coat. However, I don’t think I ’m going to buy it because it costs an arm and a leg. 　　4　A bad egg 缺乏道德的人 　　Somebody who has no moral principles and should be avoided 　　Example: You mustn’t lend Tim money, he ’s a bad egg. You ’ll never see him or your money again! 　　5　In the Bag 稳操胜券 　　Said of an achievement which is secure 　　Example: We have the deal in the bag. The client came in this morning to sign the agreement. 　　6　In the balance 未知的,不可预测的 　　Said when the outcome of a situation is unknown or unpredictable 　　Example: His career as a pilot is in the balance, as his eyesight does not seem good enough. 　　7　Drive a hard bargain 极力讨价还价 　　To have the negotiating strength and skills to get the most advantageous price and conditions 　　Example: Amanda is negotiating the best price from the suppliers. She drives a hard bargain. 　　8　Ring a bell 看上去或听起来非常熟悉 　　To look, sound or seem familiar 　　Example: That face rings a bell, where have I seen him before? 　　9　Tighten one ’s belt 节衣缩食 　　To cut down on spending because there is less income than before 　　Example: Now you are out of work, you’ll have to tighten your belt and give up buying new clothes and going out so often. 　　10　Kill