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to belt [动词]

打

Ex: The blacksmith belted the red-hot iron with his hammer , shaping it into a horseshoe .

铁匠用他的锤子猛击炽热的铁，将其塑造成马蹄铁。

below the belt [短语]

in a way that unfairly takes advantage of a person's weaknesses

Ex: Employing personal attacks instead of addressing the issue at hand is resorting to below the belt strategies .

to [be] in a bad mood [短语]

to feel upset, irritated, or unhappy

Ex: He was in a bad mood because he had to cancel his plans at the last minute .

to boot up [动词]

启动

Ex: The new software allows the computer to boot up much faster than before.

新软件让电脑启动速度比以前快得多。

boot camp [名词]

新兵训练营

to bootleg [动词]

to sell or distribute illicit products, such as drugs, alcohol, or counterfeit goods

Ex: During the festival , vendors were bootlegging unlicensed merchandise .

to [shake|quake|tremble] in {one's} (boots|shoes) [短语]

to shake involuntarily as a response to extreme fear

Ex: The idea of giving a presentation in front of a large audience makes me quake in my shoes .

blue-collar [形容词]

蓝领

Ex:

蓝领工人通常在工厂、车间或车间等环境中工作。

hot under the collar [短语]

extremely furious or upset

Ex: If they continue to ignore his suggestions , he will likely get hot under the collar and voice his frustration .

off the cuff [短语]

without any preparations or prior plans

Ex: I 'm just speaking off the cuff here — I have n't seen the results yet .

to [treat|handle] {sb/sth} with kid gloves [短语]

to be specially careful, gentle, or considerate when dealing with someone or something

Ex:

hats off [感叹词]

脱帽致敬

Ex: A: "I managed to get the highest number of sales this quarter!" B: "Wow, hats off! That's not easy to do!"

A: "我成功获得了本季度最高的销售额！" B: "哇，恭喜！这不容易做到！"

to [keep] {sth} under {one's} hat [短语]

to avoid sharing a secret with others

Ex:

old hat [短语]

used to describe something that has been used many times or has existed for an extended period of time and is no longer new

Ex: His jokes about smartphones being cutting-edge technology are old hat ; we 've heard them a million times .

to [wear] (many|several) (different|) hats [短语]

to have different roles, positions, or jobs at the same time

Ex: As a small business owner , he has to wear many different hats , including marketing , sales , and customer support .

to [have] ants in {one's} pants [短语]

to have a hard time staying calm due to being extremely nervous or excited about something

Ex: I will have ants in my pants waiting for the job interview outcome .

to [catch] {sb} with {one's} pants down [短语]

to unexpectedly expose or confront someone in an embarrassing situation

Ex:

to [charm] the pants off {sb} [短语]

to cause a person to become greatly interested in one, particularly in the first encounter

Ex:

by the seat of {one's} pants [短语]

in a way that solely relies on one's intuition or personal judgment rather than the necessary knowledge, tools, etc.

Ex: He managed to navigate through the complex project by the seat of his pants , relying on his past experience .

to [sue] the pants off (of|) {sb/sth} [短语]

to take legal action against someone and demand so much money and damages from them that it leaves them with nothing

Ex: She will sue the pants off the online retailer if they fail to deliver the promised refund .

to [wear] the pants [短语]

to be the one who makes important decisions and is in complete control and of a relationship or family

Ex: Despite being in a traditional society , she clearly wears the pants in her marriage , making all the major decisions .

the [shirt] off {one's} [back] [短语]

everything a person has to offer for helping someone, even things that they need for themselves

Ex:

keep {one's} (shirt|pants) on [句子]

used for telling a person to be more patient or to think before reacting angrily

Ex: I told him to keep his shirt on during the argument , but he could n't control his temper .

to [lose] {one's} shirt [短语]

to lose a big sum of money, often due to a risky bet or investment

Ex: Despite his optimistic outlook , the entrepreneur lost his shirt when the startup he founded failed to attract enough customers

stuffed shirt [名词]

自以为是的人

Ex: John is such a stuffed shirt ; he ca n't even crack a smile at a joke .

约翰真是个自命不凡的人；他甚至不能对一个笑话微笑。

if the (shoe|boot) fits [短语]

used to suggest that if something accurately describes or applies to a person, they should accept it as true

Ex: I understand you 're sensitive about criticism , but if the shoe fits , you might want to reflect on it .

goody two shoes [短语]

a person who tries hard to let others know that they always do the right thing and behave well

Ex:

to [have|keep] {sb/sth} up {one's} [sleeve] [短语]

to have a hidden resource, plan, or advantage that can be used strategically when needed

Ex: In a game of chess , he kept a brilliant move up his sleeve to surprise his opponent .

to [knock|blow] {one's} socks off [短语]

to make someone become impressed

Ex: The new book is blowing my socks off .

to [put|stuff|stick] a sock in it [短语]

to tell a person to stop making noise or stop talking, especially if they are being loud or annoying

Ex: During the tense meeting , the manager had to tell the team to stick a sock in it and focus on finding solutions to the problem .

Street Talk 1 书籍
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