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wise owl
[名词]

someone who possesses great wisdom and good judgment, often referred to old people

智者猫头鹰, 聪明的老猫头鹰

智者猫头鹰, 聪明的老猫头鹰

Ex: When it comes to financial planning, John is a wise owl.
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night owl
[名词]

a person who has a tendency to sleep very late at night

夜猫子, 夜行者

夜猫子, 夜行者

Ex: night owl lifestyle allows for peaceful reflection , and some people find it conducive to their personal creativity and productivity .
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mousey
[形容词]

quiet and timid and ineffectual

鼠似的, 胆小的

鼠似的, 胆小的

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used to refer to someone or something that is extremely quiet and does not make much noise

Ex: The cat tiptoed into the roomas quiet as a mouse, not waking anyone up .
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a type of wrench with a screw placed on its handle near the adjustable jaws

活动扳手, 猴子扳手

活动扳手, 猴子扳手

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describing a situation, activity, or experience that is extremely enjoyable, entertaining, or amusing

Ex: Spending time with her energetic puppy was more fun than a barrel of monkeys, bringing joy and laughter to her days.
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to display complete surprise or disbelief

Ex: She said she's going to win the lottery next week.
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to engage in playful, often mischievous, or silly behavior without a clear purpose

胡闹, 玩闹

胡闹, 玩闹

Ex: Why are monkeying around when there 's work to be done ?
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pigs can fly
[句子]

used to express one's disbelief about something happening or being true

Ex: I'll study for the exam the night before and still get an A+.
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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

不可能!, 才不呢!

不可能!, 才不呢!

Ex: The politician made grandiose promises , in a pig 's eye , they 'll be able to deliver on all of them .
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pigheaded
[形容词]

persisting to do things the way one sees fit and unwilling to change one's opinion, no matter how irrational it might seem

固执的, 倔强的

固执的, 倔强的

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to eat an excessive amount of food

Ex: The children had been playing all day, and when dinner was served, they ate like horses, their plates quickly emptied and asking for seconds.
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pigs can fly
[句子]

used to express one's disbelief about something happening or being true

Ex: I'll study for the exam the night before and still get an A+.
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to pig out
[动词]

overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself

大吃特吃, 狼吞虎咽

大吃特吃, 狼吞虎咽

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rabbit ears
[名词]

an indoor TV antenna; consists of two extendible rods that form a V

兔耳天线, 兔耳电视天线

兔耳天线, 兔耳电视天线

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rat
[名词]

a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible

叛徒, 背叛者

叛徒, 背叛者

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to rat
[动词]

to inform on someone or betray them, often by disclosing their wrongdoing to authorities

出卖, 告发

出卖, 告发

Ex: Many feared that if they spoke up, they would be labeled as rats by their peers.
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rat race
[名词]

a draining and stressful lifestyle that consists of constantly competing with others for success, wealth, power, etc. and so leaving no room for rest and pleasure

鼠赛, 老鼠赛跑

鼠赛, 老鼠赛跑

Ex: She has been stuck in rat race for years , working long hours and sacrificing her personal life for her career .
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to begin to feel that there might be something wrong or dishonest about a situation

Ex: The unexpected turn of events in the negotiations made the experienced diplomat smell a rat, prompting a reassessment of the situation.
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so intoxicated with alcohol that one starts behaving like a lunatic

Ex: Trying to walk in a straight line after that much wine left him looking drunk as a skunk.
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extremely low in speed

Ex: The line at the post office was slow as a snail because of the long wait times .
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said to mean that what a person is searching for is right where they are, but they have failed to notice it

Ex: You're frantically searching for your keys, but they were on the kitchen counter the whole time.
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used to refer to a deceitful and untrustworthy person who cannot be easily caught or exposed

Ex: With her quick wit and resourcefulness , she 'll as slippery as a snake in negotiations , securing the best deals for her company .
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snake
[名词]

a dishonest person with the tendency to deceive people for personal gain

狡猾的人, 骗子

狡猾的人, 骗子

Ex: She realized too late that her business partner was snake, coiling around her trust with false promises and secret schemes to undermine her success .
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snake eyes
[名词]

expressions used when when two dice are thrown and both come up showing one spot

蛇眼, 双子

蛇眼, 双子

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sheepish
[形容词]

showing a lack of confidence or courage in an awkward way

害羞的, 羞怯的

害羞的, 羞怯的

Ex: The shy student gave sheepish nod when the teacher asked if he needed help .
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to seriously and honestly discuss a matter

Ex: The mediator encouraged the disputing parties talk turkey and find common ground to resolve the conflict .
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turkey
[名词]

a person who does something thoughtless or annoying

傻瓜, 蠢人

傻瓜, 蠢人

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an extremely enjoyable or thrilling time

Ex: The hiking trip in the mountains was a challenge, but the group had a whale of a time conquering the trails and admiring the breathtaking views.
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to violently or forcefully hit a person or thing many times

Ex: The two wrestlers whaled on each other in the ring, giving the audience an intense and physical showdown.
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wolf
[名词]

a man who is aggressive in making amorous advances to women

色狼, 强暴者

色狼, 强暴者

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to wolf down
[动词]

to eat something quickly and greedily, often without pausing

狼吞虎咽, 风卷残云

狼吞虎咽, 风卷残云

Ex: wolfed down the entire plate of nachos while watching the game .
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can of worms
[短语]

something that when someone tries to deal with it causes many problems

Ex: The legal case became can of worms when new evidence emerged , leading to further complications and delays in the trial .
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worm
[名词]

a person who has a nasty or unethical character undeserving of respect

虫子, 坏人

虫子, 坏人

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used to imply that the person who starts their day or task early will have an advantage over those who start later or procrastinate

Ex: The early bird catches the worm, so I made sure to submit my application first.
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to make someone reveal information by questioning them repeatedly or cleverly

Ex: The lawyer attempted to worm information out of the witness, hoping to uncover a crucial detail for the case.
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