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Street Talk 1 书籍 - 更近距离的观察:第2课

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Street Talk 1
bananas
[形容词]

experiencing an state of extreme anger, excitement, or craziness

疯狂的, 狂热的

疯狂的, 狂热的

Ex: You're driving me bananas with all those questions.你那些问题让我**抓狂**。
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an individual who is not as important or influential as someone else in an organization

二把手, 二号人物

二把手, 二号人物

Ex: The CEO is the face of the company , but the COO is the second banana who makes sure the company runs smoothly .CEO是公司的门面,但COO是确保公司顺利运营的**二把手**。
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top banana
[名词]

the leading or most influential person in a group or enterprise

头号人物, 老大

头号人物, 老大

Ex: After winning the championship , he was hailed as the top banana of the sports league .赢得冠军后,他被誉为体育联盟的**头号人物**。
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to have no information regarding a particular subject

Ex: You can't trust his financial advice; he doesn't know beans about investing.
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cabbage
[名词]

an informal slang for cash or money, often used in casual conversation

钱, 钞票

钱, 钞票

Ex: They celebrated their success by counting the cabbage they had earned from the project .他们通过计算从项目中赚到的**钱**来庆祝他们的成功。
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to make someone excited about doing something by promising them a reward

Ex: The parent dangled a carrot in front of the child by promising them a trip to the zoo if they could behave themselves in the grocery store.
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a deformity of the outer ear caused by repeated trauma, particularly common in contact sports like wrestling and boxing

菜花耳, 摔跤手的耳朵

菜花耳, 摔跤手的耳朵

Ex: Young athletes are educated about the risks of cauliflower ear in contact sports .年轻运动员接受有关接触运动中**菜花耳**风险的教育。
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used to describe someone who is not worried at all in challenging or stressful situations

Ex: I was nervous, but she was cool as a cucumber, guiding me through the process.
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fruitcake
[名词]

a person who displays quirky and unconventional behavior in a delightful manner

怪人, 古怪的人

怪人, 古怪的人

Ex: She embraces being a fruitcake, unafraid to stand out and be herself .她欣然接受自己是个**怪人**,不怕脱颖而出,做自己。
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to hear something that was passed from one person to another, like a rumor or gossip

Ex: Did you hear on the grapevine that they're planning a surprise party for John?
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sour grapes
[名词]

a negative attitude or reaction toward something that one desires but cannot have or achieve, often by minimizing its importance or worth

酸葡萄, 嫉妒

酸葡萄, 嫉妒

Ex: She said the concert was probably going to be terrible anyway after failing to get tickets , displaying sour grapes.她说在没能买到票后,音乐会可能无论如何都会很糟糕,表现出**酸葡萄**心理。
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lemon
[名词]

a flawed or defective item, especially referring to an unsatisfactory automobile

柠檬, 瑕疵车

柠檬, 瑕疵车

Ex: Their new washing machine was a lemon, constantly breaking down and requiring repairs .他们的新洗衣机是个**柠檬**,经常坏掉需要修理。
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lettuce
[名词]

informal slang for money

钱, 钞票

钱, 钞票

Ex: She decided to invest her lettuce in the stock market .她决定把她的**钱**投资到股市。
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used to refer to two or more people or things that are very similar or closely related

Ex: The two new colleagues like two peas in a pod, always working well together .
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peach
[名词]

a person or thing that stands out for its exceptional qualities

宝石, 珍珠

宝石, 珍珠

Ex: The vacation spot turned out to be a peach, providing an unforgettable experience with its stunning views and amenities.这个度假胜地原来是一颗**明珠**,以其令人惊叹的景色和设施提供了难忘的体验。
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peachy
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exceptionally good or pleasing

极好的, 棒极了

极好的, 棒极了

Ex: They had a peachy time on their vacation , exploring new places and relaxing .他们在假期里度过了**美妙的**时光,探索了新地方并放松了。
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pickle
[名词]

a challenging or troublesome predicament

困境, 麻烦

困境, 麻烦

Ex: The team 's late arrival put them in a pickle for the start of the game .球队的迟到让他们在比赛开始时陷入了**困境**。
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couch potato
[名词]

someone who sits around and watches TV a lot

沙发土豆, 电视迷

沙发土豆, 电视迷

Ex: His lack of physical activity and constant TV watching have turned him into a couch potato.他缺乏体育活动,经常看电视,这使他变成了一个**沙发土豆**。
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hot potato
[名词]

a difficult or controversial issue or topic that is uncomfortable or risky to handle

烫手山芋, 棘手的问题

烫手山芋, 棘手的问题

Ex: The employee 's misconduct allegation turned into a hot potato for the HR department , requiring careful handling to avoid legal repercussions .员工的不当行为指控成为了人力资源部门的一个**烫手山芋**,需要谨慎处理以避免法律后果。
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a person or thing of small importance

Ex: In the world of international finance , a million dollars can sometimes be small potatoes.
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