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描述质量 - 描述品质

探索英语习语如“off the rails”和“a sight for sore eyes”如何与描述英语中的品质相关。

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English Idioms used to Describe Qualities
(as|) still as a stone

used to refer to a person or thing that is completely motionless

一动不动, 纹丝不动

一动不动, 纹丝不动

Ex: As the meditation session progressed, she became as still as a stone, finding inner peace and calm. 
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(as|) heavy as lead

used to refer to someone or something that is very difficult to lift or move, due to being heavy

沉得要命, 重到搬不动

沉得要命, 重到搬不动

Ex: Carrying the suitcase up the stairs felt like a daunting task as it was as heavy as lead. 
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(as|) light as a feather

used to refer to someone or something that is very easy to lift and carry, due to having no considerable weight

轻得像羽毛, 轻到很好搬

轻得像羽毛, 轻到很好搬

Ex: With the new aerodynamic design, the racing car felt light as a feather on the track. 
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in the raw
in the raw
[短语]

(of a thing) in its most natural or true state of existence

以最原始的状态, 未经加工地

以最原始的状态, 未经加工地

Ex: The artist preferred to paint landscapes in the raw, capturing the beauty of nature untouched by human intervention. 
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a sight for sore eyes

a person or thing that is very strange or unattractive in appearance

难看的景象, 看着别扭的东西

难看的景象, 看着别扭的东西

Ex: The new sculpture in the park was certainly a sight for sore eyes, with its bizarre and unconventional design. 
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off the rails

used to say that something is extreme or exciting

嗨到爆, 刺激到不行

嗨到爆, 刺激到不行

Ex: The new roller coaster at the amusement park is off the rails! 
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Old Harry
Old Harry
[名词]

the devil or any character that has similarities to it

魔鬼, 恶魔

魔鬼, 恶魔

Ex: She made a deal with Old Harry, and now she's paying the price for her reckless actions. 
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snail mail
snail mail
[名词]

mail that is delivered physically by the postal system as opposed to email and other electronic means

普通邮寄, 纸质邮件

普通邮寄, 纸质邮件

Ex: I sent my application for the job via snail mail, but I'm worried it won't arrive on time. 
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a bunch of fives

a person's fist

拳头, 攥紧的拳头

拳头, 攥紧的拳头

Ex: The enraged boxer aimed a bunch of fives at his opponent's jaw. 
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AWOL
AWOL
[形容词]

referring to something that is stolen or not in its usual place

不见了, 不在原来的地方

不见了, 不在原来的地方

Ex: The valuable painting was mysteriously AWOL from the museum's collection. 
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to [get] a hold of {sth}

to find a thing that one was searching for

找到某样东西, 弄到想找的东西

找到某样东西, 弄到想找的东西

Ex: I finally got a hold of the book you recommended, and I can't wait to start reading it. 
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to [lay|get] {one's} hands on {sth}

to succeed in obtaining something

弄到某样东西, 设法得到某物

弄到某样东西, 设法得到某物

Ex: I finally laid my hands on the antique vase I've been searching for at the flea market. 
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up for grabs
up for grabs
[短语]

ready to be used or obtained

可供领取, 先到先得

可供领取, 先到先得

Ex: The last few tickets for the concert are up for grabs, so make sure to buy them quickly. 
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to [go] spare
to go spare
[短语]

to be available for use only due to being unwanted

闲置可用, 没人要而空出来

闲置可用, 没人要而空出来

Ex: The extra office supplies will go spare if no one claims them by the end of the week. 
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crystal clear
crystal clear
[形容词]

(of an object) clear or thin enough for one to be able to see through it

晶莹透明, 像玻璃一样透明

晶莹透明, 像玻璃一样透明

Ex: The crystal-clear water of the tropical lagoon allowed us to see vibrant coral reefs and colorful fish beneath the surface. 
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old school
old school
[短语]

adhering to traditional values, methods, or styles

老派风格的, 传统派的

老派风格的, 传统派的

Ex: Despite the rise of digital media, some people still prefer the old-school charm of reading physical books. 
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knee-high to a grasshopper

extremely or unusually small in size or importance

小不点儿, 微不足道

小不点儿, 微不足道

Ex: Compared to the grandeur of the neighboring buildings, the quaint little café on the corner is knee-high to a grasshopper. 
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(as|) pretty as a picture

very appealing to the eyes

赏心悦目, 非常好看

赏心悦目, 非常好看

Ex: Francesca was as pretty as a picture and apparently glowing with health. 
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(as|) silent as the grave

used to refer to a place that is completely silent or quiet, with no noise or sound at all

安静得一点声音都没有, 鸦雀无声

安静得一点声音都没有, 鸦雀无声

Ex: The room fell silent as the grave when the teacher walked in, signaling the start of the exam. 
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(as|) American as apple pie

used of someone or something that is seen or considered very normal in America

非常美国式的, 地道美国风

非常美国式的, 地道美国风

Ex: The small-town Fourth of July parade was as American as apple pie, with marching bands, flags, and classic cars. 
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along the line of {sth}

in alignment with a specific path, course, or set of guidelines within a given context or framework

符合, 按照

符合, 按照

Ex: The team is working along the line of the project plan, ensuring tasks are completed on schedule. 
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