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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
better than nothing

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

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like gold dust

(of something valuable and desirable) extremely difficult to get, particularly due to a lot of people desiring it as well

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alive and well

(of something) still successful, prosperous, or popular

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in hand

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

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treasure trove

a thing or a set of things considered very dear or valuable to one

无价之宝, 珍贵收藏

无价之宝, 珍贵收藏

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(as) dead as a dodo

not as popular or interesting as before

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(as) dead as mutton

not functional or in general use anymore

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out of date

no longer useful or fashionable

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ad hoc

done for a specific purpose or situation

特设的, 特别的

特设的, 特别的

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worth the candle

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

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dead and buried

(of a thing) cannot happen or exist again in the future, due to being completely finished in the past

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up to the mark

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

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rough and ready

simple but good enough to fulfill a particular need or purpose

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mumbo jumbo

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

无意义的话, 花里胡哨的说辞

无意义的话, 花里胡哨的说辞

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crowning glory

the most important or the greatest part of something

巅峰成就, 至高荣耀

巅峰成就, 至高荣耀

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(as) useful as a chocolate teapot

completely useless or ineffective for its intended purpose

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behind the times

(of a thing) outdated or no longer relevant to current trends or technology

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old chestnut

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

老段子, 陈词滥调

老段子, 陈词滥调

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up to speed

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

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black gold

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

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