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描述质量 - 实用性和价值

掌握有关实用性和价值的英语习语,例如“dead as a dodo”和“worth the Candle”。

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English Idioms used to Describe Qualities

used to say that having a particular thing that is considered lesser or lower in quality or worth is more preferable than having nothing at all

Ex: The repair job was n't perfect , but it made my car drivable again , which better than nothing.
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(of something valuable and desirable) extremely difficult to get, particularly due to a lot of people desiring it as well

Ex: In the real estate market , affordable and well-located properties like gold dust, often quickly snatched up by buyers .
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(of something) still successful, prosperous, or popular

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in hand
[短语]

used to refer to something that is almost ready and can be put to use when needed

Ex: We have the necessary in hand, so construction can begin as scheduled .
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a thing or a set of things considered very dear or valuable to one

珍宝库, 宝藏

珍宝库, 宝藏

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not as popular or interesting as before

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not functional or in general use anymore

Ex: The decrepit mansion had fallen into disrepair , its grandeur dead as mutton, a relic of a bygone era .
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out of date
[短语]

no longer useful or fashionable

Ex: The news article contains information that out of date, as the events it refers to have already taken place .
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ad hoc
[形容词]

done for a specific purpose or situation

临时的, 特设的

临时的, 特设的

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(of an achievement) completely worth all the effort one puts in or all the trouble one goes through

Ex: The manager decided that the potential benefits of implementing the new workflow system worth the candle, even though it required significant training and adjustment .
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(of a thing) cannot happen or exist again in the future, due to being completely finished in the past

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used to refer to someone or something that is good enough to meet a certain requirement or expectation

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simple but good enough to fulfill a particular need or purpose

Ex: The company 's marketing campaign was rough and ready effort , executed on a tight budget but still generating positive results .
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mumbo jumbo
[名词]

complicated activities, rituals, or words that lack any real purpose

胡言乱语, 繁琐无用的仪式

胡言乱语, 繁琐无用的仪式

Ex: The conspiracy theory was nothing more than a collection of baseless claims mumbo jumbo, lacking any credible evidence .
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the most important or the greatest part of something

顶峰荣耀, 巅峰之美

顶峰荣耀, 巅峰之美

Ex: The grand finale of the performance is crowning glory of the entire show , leaving the audience in awe .
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completely useless or ineffective for its intended purpose

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(of a thing) outdated or no longer relevant to current trends or technology

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old chestnut
[名词]

a joke, story, or topic of discussion that has become repetitive and uninteresting

老生常谈, 陈词滥调

老生常谈, 陈词滥调

Ex: I do n't want to hear old chestnut theory about aliens causing crop circles .
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up to speed
[短语]

having reached the desired level of knowledge, understanding, or proficiency in a particular subject, skill, or task

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black gold
[短语]

used to describe petroleum or oil due to its immense value and economic significance

Ex: The oil boom transformed the small town into a prosperous city , with its economy fueled black gold.
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