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His successful performance paved the way for him to get this contract 他成功的表演为他铺路使他得到了这份合同。 pave the way本来指铺路,pave the way for someone引伸出来的意思就是为某人(取得成功)铺路。
Tom witnessed the accident and identified the driver. 汤姆亲眼目睹这意外还指认出了肇事的司机。 witness做名词时表示证人,作动词时可表示亲眼目睹。
He wiped off a debt. 他把债还清了。 wipe指擦,消除。 wipe off 指去掉,消除掉。 You didn't wipe the table clean.还要注意上句中的debt欠款这个单词的读音,当中的b是不发音的。 你还没把台擦干净。
He could not come up with a proper answer. 他想不出一个合适的回答。 come up with指赶上,但这里指(针对某问题)想出。 Mum always comes up with great ways to celebrate our birthdays. 妈妈总是想出好的办法来为我们
Teenagers tend to take what they own for granted. 青少年常常把他们拥有的东西看作是理所当然。 take something for granted指把东西看作理所当然,不懂珍惜。而take someone for granted就是指把别人的付出看作是理
It has snow for four straight days. 已连续下了四天雪了。 straight有直的意思,也可表示连续的,无间断的。 He failed the college entrance examinations for four straight years. 他连续四年高考落榜。
He smiled from ear to ear when he received this birthday gift. 当他收到这生日礼物时笑得合不拢嘴。 当中的smile from ear to ear是指因开心而笑得合不拢嘴,也可用grin from ear to ear。 He grinned from ear to ear when h
Jim: Argh...I feel terrible, I keep sneezing and my eyes are all watery, what's wrong with me? 啊,我感觉很糟糕,我一直在打喷嚏,眼睛也泪汪汪的,我怎么了? Tom: Wow, you're not dying are you, it looks like you have a col
A:Do you know what time it is? B:Um. Ten? A:Get in this door young man. Its midnight, you are two hours past curfew. B:I know, but it wasnt my fault! I told Jennifer she had to drop me off before ten, but she wouldnt leave the party! A: I dont care!
A:What seems to be the problem? B:I have a really bad toothache! My cheek is swollen and I cant eat anything. A:Lets have a look. Hmmm. This doesnt look too good. I think we may have to pull out your wisdom tooth. Its pressing against your molars and
Mr. Parsons: Now, if I look here I see that you completed a BA in English? Rebecca:Yes, thats right. After graduating from high school in New York I attended York University in the UK. My major was English, and my minor was business studies. I comple
A: We have been over this a hundred times ! We are not getting a pet! B: Why not? Come on! Just a cute little puppy. or a kitty! A: Who is going to look after a dog or a cat? B: I will! Ill feed it, bathe it and walk it every day! We can get a Labrad
Sarah: Tom! How are you? We missed you at the party last night. Are you OK? Tom: I dont know. I didnt really feel like going out. I guess Im feeling a little homesick. Sarah: Come on. Weve been through this already! Look, I know the adjustment was ha
A: Dan, Dan, dude. You have to come over to my house right now! B: Is everything OK? A: Just get over here! A: Come in! Quickly! B: So, since when is your house a bank? A: What do you mean? B: I mean, whats up with the locks and iron bars on your w
A: What do you think of this one? B: Eh, so so. A: And this one? Too flashy? B: Nah, not too flashy. A: Uhg! And this sweater from my aunt? Isnt it hideous? B: I guess. A: Are you even listening? Im trying to have a conversation with you. B: And Im t
A: Bye, mom! B: Wait, Jimmy, its cold outside. Put a hat on! A: OK. Bye! B: No, wait, you will be too cold without mittens. A: Alright. See ya! B: Hold on, with that wind, youre going to catch a cold. Wear this scarf. A: Ok, see you after school... B
A: Excuse me,sir, may I talk to you? B: Bill! Sure, come on in. What can I do for you? A: Well sir, as you know, I have been an employee of this prestigious firm for over ten years. B: Yes. A: I wont beat around the bush. Sir, I would like a raise.
A: Well, that was an interesting documentary! B: For sure! I didnt really understand some of the technical jargon they used in the film when they talked about social security in the US. A: Like what? B: Well, they mentioned how people put away money
To Whom It May Concern: I am writing regarding a tour that my wife and I took with your company on February 26, 2006. The brochure stated that we would see some of the most interesting sights of the city. Since we had visited the city before, we look