Street Talk 1 书籍 - 更近距离的观察：第7课

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(as|) black as coal [短语]

used to refer to something completely dark in color

Ex: The storm clouds gathered , casting a shadow over the landscape and turning the sky as black as coal .

to black out [动词]

昏倒

Ex: After standing up too quickly , he blacked out for a moment before regaining consciousness .

站起来太快后，他在恢复意识前昏过去了一会儿。

(as|) black as night [短语]

used to refer to something that is extremely dark or black

Ex: The room was devoid of any light , leaving it as black as night .

to blackball [动词]

投票否决

Ex: Several members blackballed the proposal .

几位成员否决了该提案。

to blacklist [动词]

列入黑名单

Ex: After the scandal , the celebrity was blacklisted from major film productions .

丑闻发生后，这位名人被各大电影制作公司列入黑名单。

in the black [短语]

used to refer to something, particularly a bank account, that is providing one with a considerable amount of profit

Ex: The company is currently in the black , with positive cash flow and profits .

blue [形容词]

忧郁的

Ex: She felt blue after receiving the disappointing news about her job application .

在收到关于她工作申请的令人失望的消息后，她感到忧郁。

bluegrass [名词]

蓝草音乐

blues [名词]

忧郁

Ex: Rainy weather always gives me the blues .

雨天总是让我感到忧郁。

out of the blue [短语]

occurring without prior warning

Ex: He quit his job out of the blue , leaving everyone at the office stunned .

to [swear|curse] a blue streak [短语]

to use offensive words in an intense and rapid manner

Ex: After losing the game in the final seconds , the coach swore a blue streak , expressing his disappointment and anger at the team 's performance .

(until|till) {sb} [be] blue in the face [短语]

used for saying that one will not achieve what they want no matter how much they try

gray area [名词]

灰色地带

Ex: When it comes to environmental regulations , there 's a gray area where economic interests clash with ecological concerns .

当涉及到环境法规时，有一个灰色地带，经济利益与生态问题在这里发生冲突。

gray matter [名词]

灰质

Ex: The professor 's extensive knowledge is a result of years of exercising his gray matter .

教授的广博知识是多年锻炼他的灰质的结果。

green [形容词]

缺乏经验的

Ex: She was green about the complexities of the job and needed more guidance .

她对工作的复杂性还很生疏，需要更多的指导。

green (around|about|at) the gills [短语]

(of a person) feeling or looking nauseated, pale, or sickly

Ex: The first-time bungee jumper was visibly green at the gills before making the leap .

green thumb [名词]

绿拇指

Ex: He discovered his green thumb when he started growing vegetables in his backyard .

当他在后院开始种植蔬菜时，他发现了自己的绿拇指。现在他每年都有丰收。

green with envy [短语]

feeling jealous of another's advantages, possessions, or experiences that one lacks

Ex: He was green with envy when he found out that his classmate had received a scholarship to a prestigious university .

green-eyed monster [短语]

the feeling of discontent caused by lacking someone else's possessions, accomplishments, etc.

Ex: Her possessiveness and suspiciousness are clear signs of the green-eyed monster in her .

greenback [名词]

绿背钞票

the grass is (always|) greener on the other side (of the fence|) [句子]

used to say that people often think that other situations or circumstances are better than their own, even if they are not

Ex: He 's been unhappy at work , thinking the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence .

in the pink (of condition|of health|) [短语]

(of a person) in a very healthy physical state

Ex: After following a strict exercise and diet routine , John was feeling in the pink .

pinko [名词]

粉红色

Ex: In the debate , she was accused of being a pinko due to her support for universal healthcare and social welfare programs .

在辩论中，她因支持全民医疗和社会福利计划而被指责为pinko。

pinky [名词]

小指

Ex: Despite its small size , the pinky plays a crucial role in hand coordination and fine motor skills , particularly in activities like typing or playing musical instruments .

尽管尺寸小，小指在手部协调和精细运动技能中起着至关重要的作用，特别是在打字或演奏乐器等活动中。

tickled pink [短语]

filled with extreme happiness, excitement, or satisfaction

Ex:

purple [heart] [名词]

紫心勋章

to [catch] {sb} red-handed [短语]

to arrest or see someone the moment they are doing something that is illegal or dishonest

Ex:

(in|into) the red [短语]

in debt due to spending more than one's earnings

Ex: Despite efforts to cut costs , the small business remained in the red , and the owners were worried about its survival .

to [paint] the town (red|) [短语]

to go out and drink alcohol, dance, or do whatever one pleases

Ex: After winning the championship , the team decided to paint the town red with a victory parade and celebrations .

red [名词]

红

Ex: During the Cold War , being labeled a red could have serious political and social consequences .

在冷战期间，被标记为红色可能会带来严重的政治和社会后果。

red cent [名词]

一分钱

Ex: Despite working long hours , she did n't receive a red cent in wages from her unscrupulous employer .

尽管长时间工作，她从无良雇主那里没有得到一分钱的工资。

red-faced [形容词]

因尴尬而脸红

Ex: The red-faced athlete struggled to catch his breath after the intense workout .

满脸通红的运动员在剧烈运动后努力喘气。

red-hot [形容词]

炽热的

red tape [名词]

繁文缛节

Ex: The project was delayed for months due to all the red tape involved in getting approval from the government .

由于从政府获得批准所涉及的所有繁文缛节，该项目被推迟了数月。

red-letter day [名词]

值得纪念的日子

Ex: Yesterday was a red-letter day in history , marking the end of a long-standing conflict .

昨天是历史上的一个值得纪念的日子，标志着长期冲突的结束。

redneck [名词]

乡巴佬

to [roll] out the red carpet [短语]

to treat a guest whom one greatly values with extra care and attention

Ex: The university rolled out the red carpet for the Nobel laureate , arranging a special ceremony in their honor .

to [see] red [短语]

to suddenly become enraged and uncontrollably angry

Ex: If they continue to ignore her , she will see red and demand to be heard .

(as|) white as a (ghost|sheet) [短语]

used to refer to someone who looks unnaturally pale, often as a result of fear or illness

Ex: After the car accident , her face was as white as a ghost .

white-bread [形容词]

白人中产阶级的

white elephant [名词]

白象

Ex: The luxury yacht turned out to be a white elephant , draining their finances .

那艘豪华游艇原来是个白象，耗尽了他们的财力。

white lie [名词]

善意的谎言

Ex: He told a white lie to his boss , claiming to be stuck in traffic , when in reality , he overslept .

他对老板说了一个善意的谎言，声称自己堵车了，实际上他睡过头了。

yellow [形容词]

胆小的

Ex: The coach criticized the player for being too yellow to take the final penalty kick .

教练批评球员因为太胆小而不敢踢最后的点球。

Street Talk 1 书籍
第一课	第2课	更近距离的观察：第2课	第三课
更近距离的观察：第3课	更近距离观察2：第3课	第4课	更近距离的观察：第4课
第5课	第6课	更近距离的观察：第6课	第7课
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