确定性和可能性 - 期望

掌握关于期望的英语习语，如“符合要求”和“意料之中”。

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{not} [put] {sth} past {sb} [句子]

to believe that someone is capable of doing something, especially something negative or unexpected, based on their past behavior or character

Ex: I would n't put anything past him , including murder .

to [measure] other people's corn by {one's} own bushel [短语]

to judge or evaluate others based on one's own standards, abilities, or achievements, without considering their unique circumstances or perspectives

Ex: Do n't measure other people 's corn by your own bushel ; everyone has different strengths and weaknesses .

to [cut] the mustard [短语]

to meet expectations or perform satisfactorily in a given task or situation

Ex: The old computer could n't cut the mustard for running the latest software .

to [make] the grade [短语]

to succeed in reaching the desired result

Ex: The new software did n't make the grade ; it 's full of bugs and needs improvement .

all sizzle and no steak [短语]

(of a person or thing) having a flashy or showy exterior, but when examined closely or experienced fully, it fails to meet expectations or deliver on its promises

Ex: The new smartphone had all the sizzle with its sleek design and marketing , but it turned out to be all sizzle and no steak in terms of performance .

par for the course [短语]

used of a situation, outcome, or behavior that is considered typical, expected, or unsurprising given the circumstances

Ex: Traffic jams during rush hour are par for the course in a busy city .

to [come] up with the goods [短语]

to deliver what was promised or expected, especially when it comes to achieving a particular result or fulfilling an obligation

Ex: In the final moments of the game , the star player came up with the goods , scoring the winning goal .

确定性和可能性
Certainty	Uncertainty	不太可能的情况	不可能
运气与机会	Possibility	Likelihood	期望
Unexpected	Unbelievable	确定或不可避免