书籍 Headway - 中上级 - 第10单元

a figure of speech that compares two unrelated things to highlight their similarities and convey a deeper meaning

隐喻

a manner of speaking or writing that is characteristic of a particular person, group, or era, and that involves the use of particular words, phrases, or expressions in a distinctive way

习语, 成语

the ability to correctly utilize thought and reason, learn from experience, or to successfully adapt to the environment

智力, 智能

a strong feeling such as love, anger, etc.

情感

requiring or involving personal effort, especially physical effort, as opposed to being automatic or effortless

手动的, 需要个人努力的

an ability to do something well, especially after training

技能, 技巧

to give a person help or assistance in doing something

to move toward a particular direction

朝着前进, 去向

having or displaying the belief that one is superior in intellect, importance, skills, etc.

自以为是的, 自大的

to take hold of someone else's hand with one's own and then move them up and down as a gesture of greeting, congratulations, or agreement

to naturally excel at doing something

to have a lot of work that needs to be dealt with

a generous and kind personality

describing a conversation or discussion that is honest, open, and sincere, typically between close friends or family members

真心话, 坦诚的交谈

(of praise, success, etc.) to make one feel too proud of oneself and degrade others

in a very poor condition or near the end of their lifespan or usefulness

one's tendency to speak to people in a very critical manner

尖锐的舌头, 犀利的舌头

to become accustomed or familiar with something, especially something that was previously unfamiliar or uncomfortable

friendly, nice, and caring toward other people's feelings

友好的, 善良的

having a willingness to freely give or share something with others, without expecting anything in return

慷慨的, 大方的

to say yes to what is asked of you or offered to you

接受, 采纳

to say something funny or behave in a way that makes people laugh

开玩笑, 打趣

to acknowledge and accept the reality of a situation, even if it is difficult or unpleasant

to joke with someone in a friendly manner by trying to make them believe something that is not true

to gain the confidence, familiarity, and skills needed to perform well in a situation that is new to one

to behave in a way that hides one's unhappiness, worries, or problems

to exchange one thing for another through a mutual agreement

交换, 交易

to create or produce something by cutting or shaping a material, such as a sculpture or design

雕刻, 切割

to be likely to develop or occur in a certain way because that is the usual pattern

倾向于, 往往

to enter a place and remove or take away a large number of things quickly and illegally, often as part of a criminal enterprise or activity

突袭, 抢劫

to respect and honor God or a deity, especially by performing rituals

崇拜, 敬奉

to twist or manipulate someone's words or actions in a dishonest or unfair way

勒索, 操控

to come to rest or take a comfortable position, often by sitting

坐下来, 安定下来

to get onto and assume control of an animal, such as a horse

骑上, 登骑

to visit places one has never seen before

探索, 访问

a member of a seafaring group from the late eighth to early eleventh century who originated in the Scandinavian regions of Europe, and who conducted raids, trades, and colonized wide areas of Europe

维京人, 北欧海盗

used to show one's lack of genuine interest or enthusiasm for something