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描述质量 - 有用性与价值

掌握关于有用性和价值的英语习语,如“死得像渡渡鸟一样”和“值得蜡烛”。

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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: I couldn't find the exact book I needed at the library, but I borrowed a related book instead because it was better than having no reference material at all.
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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 are like gold dust, often quickly snatched up by buyers.
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(of something) still successful, prosperous, or popular

Ex: Traditional craftsmanship alive and well in this small town , with skilled artisans creating handmade products that are in high demand .
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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 permits 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

宝藏, 金矿

宝藏, 金矿

Ex: The musician 's notebook was a treasure trove of unreleased songs and lyrics , providing a glimpse into their creative process .音乐家的笔记本是未发行歌曲和歌词的**宝库**,让人得以一窥他们的创作过程。
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not as popular or interesting as before

Ex: Traditional landline telephones are dead as a dodo in the era of smartphones .
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not functional or in general use anymore

Ex: The decrepit mansion had fallen into disrepair, its grandeur now 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out of date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Ex: The news article contains information that out of date, as the events it refers to have already taken place .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

特别的, 特定的

特别的, 特定的

Ex: The ad hoc committee was tasked with reviewing the proposal and providing recommendations.**临时**委员会的任务是审查提案并提供建议。
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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 were 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

Ex: With the rise of digital music streaming, physical CDs are slowly becoming dead and buried as a popular format for music consumption.
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used to refer to someone or something that is good enough to meet a certain requirement or expectation

Ex: The team worked tirelessly to ensure that the final product up to the mark, meeting all the client 's specifications .
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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, 无意义的废话

胡言乱语, 无意义的废话

Ex: The conspiracy theory was nothing more than a collection of baseless claims and mumbo jumbo, lacking any credible evidence .阴谋论不过是一堆毫无根据的说法和**胡言乱语**,缺乏任何可信的证据。
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the most important or the greatest part of something

皇冠上的明珠, 最重要的部分

皇冠上的明珠, 最重要的部分

Ex: The grand finale of the performance is the crowning glory of the entire show , leaving the audience in awe .表演的压轴是整场演出的**最高荣耀**,让观众惊叹不已。
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completely useless or ineffective for its intended purpose

Ex: The meeting without an agenda or clear objectives as useful as a chocolate teapot, wasting everyone 's time .
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(of a thing) outdated or no longer relevant to current trends or technology

Ex: His insistence on using a typewriter instead of a computer highlights how he is behind the times in terms of technology.
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old chestnut
[名词]

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

老掉牙的笑话, 陈词滥调

老掉牙的笑话, 陈词滥调

Ex: I do n't want to hear your old chestnut theory about aliens causing crop circles .我不想听你关于外星人造成麦田怪圈的**老套理论**。它已经被无数次揭穿了。
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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

Ex: A new firm not up to speed.
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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 by black gold.
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