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Street Talk 1 书籍 - 更近距离的观察:第6课

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Street Talk 1
to belt
[动词]

to strike forcefully or swiftly with something like a belt or a similar object

打, 猛击

打, 猛击

Ex: The child accidentally belted his sibling in the arm while swinging his toy wildly .孩子在疯狂挥舞玩具时不小心**猛击**了他兄弟姐妹的手臂。
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in a way that unfairly takes advantage of a person's weaknesses

Ex: Employing personal attacks instead of addressing the issue at hand is below the belt strategies .
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to feel upset, irritated, or unhappy

Ex: He tried to cheer her up, but she was still in a bad mood.
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to boot up
[动词]

(of a computer or electronic device) to start and load the operating system into memory for use

启动, 开机

启动, 开机

Ex: After a power outage, it takes a few minutes for the system to boot up again.停电后,系统需要几分钟才能再次**启动**。
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boot camp
[名词]

camp for training military recruits

新兵训练营, 军事训练中心

新兵训练营, 军事训练中心

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to bootleg
[动词]

to produce, distribute, or sell illicit or unauthorized goods

非法生产, 非法分销

非法生产, 非法分销

Ex: Authorities arrested a group of individuals attempting to bootleg a new designer drug , which had recently been classified as illegal .当局逮捕了一群试图**非法制造**一种最近被列为非法的新型设计药物的人。
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to shake involuntarily as a response to extreme fear

Ex: The haunted house we visited last Halloween had us all trembling in our shoes.
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blue-collar
[形容词]

relating to jobs or workers who engage in manual labor or skilled trades

蓝领, 体力劳动

蓝领, 体力劳动

Ex: Blue-collar workers are known for their hands-on approach to problem-solving and their ability to work effectively with tools and machinery.**蓝领**工人以他们解决问题的实践方法和有效使用工具和机械的能力而闻名。
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extremely furious or upset

Ex: I have a feeling she will hot under the collar when she realizes her proposal was rejected without proper explanation .
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off the cuff
[短语]

without any preparations or prior plans

Ex: His off-the-cuff speech at the wedding was heartfelt and genuine, making it a memorable moment.
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to be specially careful, gentle, or considerate when dealing with someone or something

Ex: In negotiations , it 's crucial handle the sensitive topic with kid gloves to maintain a positive atmosphere .
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hats off
[感叹词]

said to someone to show praise or respect for what they have done

脱帽致敬, 致敬

脱帽致敬, 致敬

Ex: If you can do that and come up smilingwell, then, it's hats off all round.如果你能做到这一点并微笑着走出来——那么,这就是到处**脱帽致敬**了。
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to avoid sharing a secret with others

Ex: The detective shared crucial information with the witness, stressing the importance of keeping it under their hat to protect ongoing investigations.
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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: She thought her idea for a smartphone app was groundbreaking, but by the time she developed it, it was already old hat.
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to have different roles, positions, or jobs at the same time

Ex: The wears several hats in the classroom , including educator , counselor , and mentor .
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to have a hard time staying calm due to being extremely nervous or excited about something

Ex: They were full of ants in their pants as they anxiously waited for the winner to be announced.
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to unexpectedly expose or confront someone in an embarrassing situation

Ex: He was caught with his pants down when he accidentally sent a personal text to the entire office.
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to cause a person to become greatly interested in one, particularly in the first encounter

Ex: Sarah's impressive knowledge and captivating storytelling skills never failed to charm the pants off her audience during presentations.
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in a way that solely relies on one's intuition or personal judgment rather than the necessary knowledge, tools, etc.

Ex: The team faced unexpected challenges during the competition and had to adapt their strategy by the seat of their pants.
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to take legal action against someone and demand so much money and damages from them that it leaves them with nothing

Ex: He intends sue the pants off the hospital for the medical malpractice he experienced .
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to be the one who makes important decisions and is in complete control and of a relationship or family

Ex: Although Jack is the more easygoing of the two, everyone knows that Emily wears the pants in their relationship.
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everything a person has to offer for helping someone, even things that they need for themselves

Ex: In a true act of selflessness, she gave the shirt off her back to a homeless person she encountered on the street, providing some warmth and comfort.
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used for telling a person to be more patient or to think before reacting angrily

Ex: She was about to yell at her colleague, but he told her to keep her shirt on and discuss the issue calmly.
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to lose a big sum of money, often due to a risky bet or investment

Ex: With the real estate market downturn, homeowners lost their shirts when the value of their properties declined sharply.
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someone who considers themselves more important than others and often behaves in a very formal and old-fashioned way

自以为是的人, 古板的人

自以为是的人, 古板的人

Ex: The politician 's speeches were filled with empty promises and stuffed shirt rhetoric .这位政治家的演讲充满了空洞的承诺和**自命不凡**的言辞。
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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 being labeled as lazy , if the shoe fits, wear it .
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a person who tries hard to let others know that they always do the right thing and behave well

Ex: She always volunteers for every task and never misses an opportunity to remind everyone about it.
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to have a hidden resource, plan, or advantage that can be used strategically when needed

Ex: During the tough contract negotiations , had an experienced lawyer up her sleeve, ready to step in if the situation got tricky .
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to make someone become impressed

Ex: The new book is blowing my socks off.
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to tell a person to stop making noise or stop talking, especially if they are being loud or annoying

Ex: The loud music from the neighboring apartment was disturbing everyone , so I finally went over and asked them stuff a sock in it.
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