【英语趣味课堂】厄瓜多尔的食物-Ecuadorian Food
时间：2019-03-06 作者：英语课 分类：英语趣味课堂
英语课
famine
That was so important for Europe, during the famine in Europe.
A 'famine' is when there is little or no food for a population. A famine can happen when there is a problem growing or producing food or when a group of people can't receive available food for some reason.
Notice the following:
This famine has caused quite a crisis 1.
The famine caused many people to lose their lives.
mature
You have to mature the cheese.
When you 'mature' something like wine or cheese you let it sit for a period of time so that it tastes better. We can use this also to talk about fruit that becomes ready to eat. A person is mature when they act in a way that is typical of someone older.
Notice the following:
She is very sensible and mature for her age.
These strawberries are not mature enough to pick yet.
No kidding
No kidding! Wow!
'No kidding' is a phrase used to show that you are surprised or you can't believe what you have just found out.
Notice the following:
No kidding! I have won the lottery 2!
You just bought a new car? No kidding!
embarrass
No, no! That's embarrassing.
We feel 'embarrassed' when we do something foolish or make a mistake. Sometimes when you are embarrassed your face becomes red and hot. Something that makes us feel embarrassed is 'embarrassing.'
Notice the following:
I can't believe I dropped my plate. I am so embarrassed.
It is embarrassing that I forgot his birthday two years in a row.
upscale
In Quito you have maybe two or three different Japanese restaurants. All of them very upscale at least.
An 'upscale' restaurant is of a higher class and usually quite expensive.
Notice the following:
The hotel is very upscale.
The whole city has been upgraded 3 and is upscale now. It looks great!
n.危机，危急关头，决定性时刻，关键阶段
- He had proved that he could be relied on in a crisis.他已表明，在紧要关头他是可以信赖的。
- The topic today centers about the crisis in the Middle East.今天课题的中心是中东危机。
n.抽彩；碰运气的事，难于算计的事
- He won no less than ￡5000 in the lottery.他居然中了5000英镑的奖券。
- They thought themselves lucky in the lottery of life.他们认为自己是变幻莫测的人生中的幸运者。