个性 - 不愉快的特质

探索英语习语如“piece of work”和“cold fish”如何与英语中不愉快的特质相关。

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(as|) cross as two sticks [短语]

used to refer to an extremely angry or impatient person

Ex: After the argument , she was cross as two sticks and did n't speak to him for days .

penny wise and pound foolish [短语]

used to describe someone who is extra careful about spending little amounts of money but has no problem with spending large amounts

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rotten egg [名词]

坏蛋

Ex: She seemed nice at first , but she turned out to be a rotten egg , spreading rumors and gossiping about everyone .

一开始她看起来不错，但结果是个坏蛋，散布谣言，八卦所有人。

cold fish [名词]

冷鱼

Ex: Her colleagues found her difficult to approach , as she seemed like a cold fish , never showing much interest in their conversations .

她的同事发现她难以接近，因为她看起来像一条冷鱼，对他们的谈话从不表现出太多兴趣。

piece of work [短语]

a person who is difficult, unpleasant, or extraordinary in behavior

Ex: He is a real piece of work , always causing trouble and never taking responsibility for his actions .

(as|) cold as (any|) stone [短语]

used to refer to someone who is extremely unsympathetic and does not express strong emotions

Ex: Mary is talking about her struggles , but her husband sits there , cold as stone , showing no sympathy .

dog in the manger [短语]

someone who selfishly prevents others from using or enjoying something that they themselves have no use for

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off {one's} rocker [短语]

in a state affected with madness or insanity

Ex: He has been acting off his rocker ever since the accident .

(as|) nutty as a fruitcake [短语]

(of a person) crazy or exhibiting odd behavior

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loose cannon [名词]

不可预测的因素

Ex: Do n't rely on him for critical tasks ; he 's proven to be a loose cannon with his unreliable actions .

不要依赖他来完成关键任务；他的不可靠行为证明他是个难以预测的人。

all {one's} geese [are] swans [句子]

used to refer to someone who always thinks or talks in a way that is exaggerated and not based on reality

Ex: He thinks he's the best singer in the world, but he can't carry a tune. All his geese are swans.

(as|) (cunning|sly) as a fox [短语]

used to refer to someone who tends to achieve things in a clever way, particularly by deceiving other people

Ex: If you study hard and use your intelligence wisely , you 'll become cunning as a fox and excel in your career .

(as|) slippery as (an eel|a snake) [短语]

used to refer to a deceitful and untrustworthy person who cannot be easily caught or exposed

Ex: Do n't trust him ; he 's as slippery as a snake , always finding ways to avoid taking any real responsibility for his actions .

(as|) (phony|queer|counterfeit) as a three-dollar bill [短语]

not true, real, or genuine

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bats in the belfry [短语]

an unconventional or unique behavior that is often considered crazy, risky, or confusing

Ex: I think he has bats in the belfry , as he believes in conspiracy theories and behaves oddly .

(as|) mad as a (hatter|March hare) [短语]

used to refer to someone who is in a very chaotic state of mind and is behaving very abnormally

Ex: Ever since he lost his job , he 's been acting mad as a hatter , talking to imaginary friends and making nonsensical decisions .

to [blow] hot and cold [短语]

to change one's opinions about something often and quickly, sometimes being enthusiastic and other times indifferent or negative

Ex: Their relationship blew hot and cold for months before they finally broke up .

the nature of the beast [短语]

the inherent characteristics or qualities of a particular situation, person, or thing, often referring to traits that are difficult to change or control

Ex: In business negotiations , delays and uncertainties are the nature of the beast , and one must be patient .

holier than the Pope [短语]

so extreme and strict in one's adherence to a set of rules, norms, behaviors, etc. that it exeeds what is considered usual

Ex: Do n't listen to her ; she acts holier than the Pope , yet she is not as charitable as she claims to be .

bad egg [名词]

坏蛋

Ex: In the past , there were bad eggs in the community who spread rumors to create conflict among neighbors .

过去，社区里有一些坏蛋散布谣言，在邻居之间制造冲突。

out of {one's} mind [短语]

(of a person) extremely unreasonable, or mentally ill

Ex: If he keeps making risky decisions , people might consider him out of his mind , but sometimes taking risks pays off .

waste of skin [短语]

a person who is considered to be completely worthless or useless and is viewed as a burden or waste of space

Ex: He never contributes anything to the team ; he 's just a waste of skin .

(as|) quick as a dog can lick a dish [短语]

used to refer to the act of doing something as fast as one can

Ex: She finished the puzzle as quick as a dog can lick a dish , surprising her friends with her speed .

behind the times [短语]

(of a person) not keeping up with current trends, ideas, or advancements

Ex: She ’s behind the times , always talking about things that were popular 20 years ago .

个性
不愉快的特质	不吸引人的特点	Pretentious	Talkative
Unintelligent	熟练&聪明	强大而自信	Honest
Nice	活泼与充满活力	骄傲与傲慢	无意义或尴尬