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Street Talk 1 书籍 - 第三课

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to blow
[动词]

to make a mess of or ruin something, often through reckless actions or poor decision-making

搞砸, 毁掉

搞砸, 毁掉

Ex: The manager 's failure to communicate crucial information to the team had the potential to blow the entire project .经理未能向团队传达关键信息,有可能**搞砸**整个项目。
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big time
[名词]

the highest and most successful level in a profession, particularly in entertainment field

巅峰, 大联盟

巅峰, 大联盟

Ex: Winning the talent competition was his ticket to the big time, opening doors to major industry opportunities .赢得才艺比赛是他通往**巅峰**的入场券,为行业内的重大机会打开了大门。
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bomb
[名词]

an absolute failure

失败, 炸弹

失败, 炸弹

Ex: Their plan to surprise their friend was a bomb, as she already knew about it .他们给朋友惊喜的计划是个**炸弹**,因为她已经知道了。
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used for saying that it is completely unlikely that something ever happens

Ex: The likelihood of her adopting a cat, despite being allergic to them, is as remote as a cold day in hell.
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to count on
[动词]

to put trust in something or someone

依靠, 信赖

依靠, 信赖

Ex: We can count on the public transportation system to be punctual and efficient .我们可以**依靠**公共交通系统来准时和高效。
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to die
[动词]

to suddenly malfunction or stop operating

死机, 停止运作

死机, 停止运作

Ex: The car was running smoothly until the engine suddenly died in the middle of the highway .汽车一直运行得很顺利,直到发动机突然在高速公路中间**熄火**。
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field day
[名词]

an occasion marked by extraordinary enjoyment and triumph

胜利日, 欢乐日

胜利日, 欢乐日

Ex: He had a field day at the flea market , finding rare treasures and great deals .他在跳蚤市场度过了**丰收的一天**,找到了稀有的宝藏和划算的交易。
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flake
[名词]

a person who behaves in an eccentric or unpredictable manner

怪人, 古怪的人

怪人, 古怪的人

Ex: Despite being a flake, she brings a lot of fun and spontaneity to the group .尽管她是个**怪人**,但她给团队带来了很多乐趣和自发性。
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to engage in social activities or interactions

交际, 社交

交际, 社交

Ex: They love to get around and meet new people at social events .他们喜欢在社交活动中**四处走动**并结识新朋友。
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guy
[名词]

a person, typically a male

家伙, 男人

家伙, 男人

Ex: She met a nice guy at the coffee shop and they talked for hours .她在咖啡店遇到了一个不错的**家伙**,他们聊了好几个小时。
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to hand
[动词]

to physically take an object and give it to someone

递, 交给

递, 交给

Ex: He handed the keys to his car to the valet before entering the hotel .在进入酒店之前,他将车钥匙**交给**了代客泊车员。
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the final and decisive event or action that pushes someone beyond their tolerance or patience, leading to a significant reaction or decision

Ex: The long hours and excessive workload had been taking a toll on her , and when she was passed over for a promotion , it the final straw that prompted her to quit her job .
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to tell lies in an obvious way

Ex: Don't trust him; he can lie like a rug without flinching, making it difficult to discern fact from fiction in his stories.
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to become suddenly very angry, often to the point of shouting or behaving in an aggressive manner

Ex: I blew my cool when I saw the mess they made in the kitchen .
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noise
[名词]

confusion or lack of clarity caused by irrelevant information or trivial remarks

噪音, 干扰

噪音, 干扰

Ex: Amidst all the noise in the debate , her insightful comments stood out .在辩论中的所有**噪音**中,她富有洞察力的评论脱颖而出。
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to pan
[动词]

to give a strong, negative review or opinion about something

严厉批评, 抨击

严厉批评, 抨击

Ex: The book was panned by literary experts for its lack of originality and predictable plot .这本书因其缺乏原创性和可预测的情节而受到文学专家的**严厉批评**。
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to pull
[动词]

to successfully execute a plan or scheme, especially when it involves cunning or manipulation

执行, 实施

执行, 实施

Ex: The hacker pulled a sophisticated phishing attack , gaining access to sensitive accounts .黑客**实施**了一次复杂的钓鱼攻击,获得了敏感账户的访问权限。
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to tolerate something or someone unpleasant, often without complaining

忍受, 容忍

忍受, 容忍

Ex: Teachers put up with the complexities of virtual classrooms to ensure students ' education .教师**忍受**虚拟教室的复杂性以确保学生的教育。
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to angrily warn or threaten someone so that they will not make the same mistake

Ex: Displeased with the team's performance, the manager read the riot act to them about meeting project deadlines.
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to run into
[动词]

to meet someone by chance and unexpectedly

偶遇, 碰到

偶遇, 碰到

Ex: It 's always a surprise to run into familiar faces when traveling to new places .旅行到新地方时,**遇到**熟悉的面孔总是一个惊喜。
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smash hit
[名词]

an exceptionally successful and popular work, particularly in entertainment, that achieves widespread acclaim and significant sales

巨大成功, 热门作品

巨大成功, 热门作品

Ex: The TV show 's finale was a smash hit, drawing millions of viewers .该电视节目的结局是一个**巨大的成功**,吸引了数百万观众。
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to take off
[动词]

to leave in a sudden manner

突然离开, 溜走

突然离开, 溜走

Ex: He took off without saying goodbye to anyone .他没跟任何人道别就**离开**了。
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you said it
[副词]

said to express agreement with someone's suggestion

你说对了, 你们说对了

你说对了, 你们说对了

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to stop at nothing to obtain or do something

Ex: She’d give her eyetooth to get that promotion at work.
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to physically hit someone in the eye, causing visible bruising

Ex: He wore sunglasses to hide the black eye his brother had given him during their scuffle.
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in a pig's eye
[感叹词]

used to show that one does not believe or accept something that was said or suggested

做梦去吧!, 猪的眼睛里!

做梦去吧!, 猪的眼睛里!

Ex: The politician made grandiose promises , but in a pig 's eye , they 'll be able to deliver on all of them .政客做出了宏伟的承诺,但**做梦去吧**,他们能够兑现所有这些承诺。
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used to refer to the act of recovering from a setback, such as illness, financial trouble, or a difficult situation, and returning to a stable or successful state

Ex: Losing his job was tough, but he’s working hard to get back on his feet.
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to engage in secretive or underhanded cooperation, often in politics or business

Ex: Critics accused the two political parties playing footsie instead of genuinely opposing each other .
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to act in a cautious, hesitant, or overly careful manner, often to avoid making a decision or offending someone

Ex: The pussyfoots around tough conversations instead of addressing problems directly .
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to pussyfoot
[动词]

to act in a cautious, hesitant, or overly careful way, often to avoid commitment, confrontation, or making a firm decision

拐弯抹角, 犹豫

拐弯抹角, 犹豫

Ex: The committee has been pussyfooting on the policy change for months .委员会几个月来一直在政策变更上 **犹豫不决**。
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gut feeling
[短语]

a belief that is strong, yet without any explainable reason

Ex: The investor made a gut decision to invest in the start-up, even though it was a risky venture.
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to expel the contents of one's stomach, often in a forceful or uncontrolled manner

Ex: The motion sickness made him throw his guts out on the boat ride.
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to have an inflated sense of one's own importance or abilities; to be arrogant or overly self-confident

Ex: I think he’s starting to get a big head with all the attention he’s been receiving lately.
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at hand
[短语]

used to refer to something important or urgent, indicating that it requires immediate attention or consideration

Ex: The at hand can not be ignored ; it ’s the right moment to act .
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head trip
[名词]

a mental state or experience where someone is absorbed in unrealistic, delusional, or self-centered thoughts, often disconnected from reality or driven by an inflated sense of self-importance

头脑旅行, 自我中心的妄想

头脑旅行, 自我中心的妄想

Ex: His head trip started to alienate him from his friends , who did n’t share his exaggerated sense of self .他的**头脑之旅**开始使他与朋友们疏远,这些朋友并不认同他夸张的自我感觉。
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used to refer to a state in which one is really in love with someone

Ex: When Rachel saw Ethan walk into the room, her heart skipped a beat, and she felt herself falling head over heels for him.
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heel
[名词]

a command given to a dog to walk closely and attentively next to its owner or handler, typically at their side, without pulling ahead or lagging behind

脚跟, 跟紧

脚跟, 跟紧

Ex: She praised her dog when it heeled perfectly during their walk in the park.当她的狗在公园散步时完美地**跟在身边**时,她表扬了它。
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heel
[名词]

someone who is morally reprehensible

恶棍, 无赖

恶棍, 无赖

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to walk too closely behind someone, often so close that it feels as though one is almost stepping on their heels, creating an uncomfortable or intrusive proximity

Ex: He walking on her heels, making her feel crowded and rushed .
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fat lip
[名词]

a swollen lip from getting punched in the mouth

肿嘴唇, 肿胀的嘴唇

肿嘴唇, 肿胀的嘴唇

Ex: The boxer had to take a break after getting a fat lip from a strong jab .拳击手在因一记重拳而**嘴唇肿胀**后不得不休息一下。
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to badmouth
[动词]

to criticize or speak unfavorably about someone or something, often in an unfair or unkind way.

说坏话, 诽谤

说坏话, 诽谤

Ex: It is crucial that individuals not badmouth their colleagues without valid reasons .个人在没有正当理由的情况下不**说坏话**同事是至关重要的。
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used when two or more participants in a race or competition are very close and have an equal chance of winning

Ex: The chess match reached a point where both players neck and neck, and it could have gone either way .
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redneck
[名词]

a poor White person in the southern United States

乡巴佬, 美国南部的贫穷白人

乡巴佬, 美国南部的贫穷白人

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to wring out
[动词]

to squeeze something, typically a wet cloth or clothing, to remove excess liquid

拧干, 绞出

拧干, 绞出

Ex: They had to wring out their clothes after getting caught in the rain .他们被雨淋湿后不得不**拧干**衣服。
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on edge
[短语]

used to refer to a state in which someone is extremely nervous and unable to relax

Ex: We will on edge until we hear back from the potential employer .
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nosedive
[名词]

an unexpected and rapid decline, particularly in terms of value and price

暴跌, 骤降

暴跌, 骤降

Ex: The team’s performance took a nosedive after their star player got injured.球队的表现在其明星球员受伤后**急剧下降**。
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a state of great annoynce or anger

Ex: When the boss ignored Tom's suggestions and gave credit to someone else, his nose was out of joint, and he felt undervalued and disrespected.
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to be completely under someone's control or influence

Ex: It was obvious that he had eating out of the palm of his hand with his flattery .
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saying what is in one's mind in a very forceful yet honest manner

Ex: The friend gave her straight from the shoulder advice, pointing out the potential consequences of her actions without judgment or malice.
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to thumb
[动词]

to get a free ride from passing vehicles by signaling with one's thumb

搭便车, 竖起大拇指拦车

搭便车, 竖起大拇指拦车

Ex: She had never thumbed a ride before , but she was desperate to get to the job interview on time .她以前从未**搭过便车**,但她非常想准时参加求职面试。
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to make a person be constantly worried about or ready for any possible danger or threat

Ex: The fast-paced nature of the stock market keeps traders on their toes, monitoring changes in real-time.
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