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a large sum of money

Ex: The wedding ceremony at the exclusive venue was lovely , but it came with a price tag an arm and leg.
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dive
[名词]

a cheap disreputable nightclub or dance hall

廉价的夜总会, 声名狼藉的舞厅

廉价的夜总会, 声名狼藉的舞厅

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fat chance
[名词]

used to say that one doubts that something can ever happen or be true

没门儿, 做梦

没门儿, 做梦

Ex: Fat chance he 'll admit he was wrong ; he 's too stubborn .**没门儿**他会承认他错了;他太固执了。
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blimp
[名词]

a person who is significantly overweight, often used in a humorous or exaggerated manner

胖子, 肥仔

胖子, 肥仔

Ex: She said she would need to exercise more to avoid putting on more weight and becoming a blimp.她说她需要多运动以避免增加体重并成为一个**飞艇**。
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come off it
[感叹词]

used to tell someone that they should stop saying or doing a particular thing

别胡说了, 算了吧

别胡说了, 算了吧

Ex: He told us he could make us millionaires overnight ; we had to tell him to come off it .他告诉我们他能让我们一夜之间成为百万富翁;我们不得不告诉他**别胡扯了**。
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fries
[名词]

thin slices of potato that have been cooked in hot oil until they are crispy and golden brown

炸薯条, 薯条

炸薯条, 薯条

Ex: They shared a large portion of fries at the table .他们在桌子上分享了一大份**薯条**。
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to quickly make a meal for oneself, often due to a time constraint

Ex: I'm too tired to cook tonight; let's just grab a bite from the nearby takeout place.
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to be really stressed, angry, or upset about something that has happened or is going to happen

Ex: I can already imagine having a cow when he sees the dent on his car .
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to have a strong interest or attraction toward a particular person or thing

Ex: He’s into sports, especially basketball, and watches every game.
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john
[名词]

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

厕所, 洗手间

厕所, 洗手间

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to lose it
[短语]

to become overwhelmed by strong emotions

Ex: After holding it together for so long , lost it and let all his frustration out .
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to finish eating something completely, often quickly or with enthusiasm

吃完, 狼吞虎咽

吃完, 狼吞虎咽

Ex: She polished off the last of the cookies , leaving none for anyone else .她**吃光**了最后几块饼干,没给别人留。
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in an instant and with no delay

Ex: They agreed to the terms of the off the bat.
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ritzy
[形容词]

luxurious and stylish, often associated with wealth or a high social status

豪华的, 高雅的

豪华的, 高雅的

Ex: He always sought out ritzy places to dine , favoring exclusivity over simplicity .他总是寻找**豪华的**地方用餐,偏爱独特性而非简单。
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to behave in a crazy and uncontrollable manner

Ex: The professor's unconventional teaching methods and nonsensical lectures make me think he has a screw missing.
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slop
[名词]

unappetizing and poorly prepared food, often in a liquid or semi-liquid form

难吃的食物, 糊状食物

难吃的食物, 糊状食物

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to stink
[动词]

to be morally wrong or unpleasant

发臭, 有难闻的气味

发臭, 有难闻的气味

Ex: The teacher 's favoritism towards certain students really made the fairness of the grading system stink.老师对某些学生的偏爱真的让评分系统的公平性**发臭**了。
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to suddenly stop moving or doing something due to being extremely surprised, frightened, or impressed

Ex: The unexpected sight of a bear on the hiking trail made the stop in their tracks and slowly back away .
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to tip off
[动词]

to discreetly share important information or advice with someone to help them take action or avoid a problem

暗中通知, 透露消息

暗中通知, 透露消息

Ex: The spy needed to tip off headquarters about the enemy 's plans .间谍需要向总部**通风报信**敌人的计划。
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to wash down
[动词]

to drink a beverage after a meal to help swallow and digest the food

冲下, 用饮料帮助吞咽

冲下, 用饮料帮助吞咽

Ex: We always wash our meals down with a refreshing beverage at this restaurant.我们在这家餐厅总是用清爽的饮料**冲下**我们的饭菜。
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joint
[名词]

a casual and informal place, often a restaurant or eatery, where people can gather for simple and hearty food

小餐馆, 小吃店

小餐馆, 小吃店

Ex: Let 's meet at the Mexican joint for some tacos and nachos .我们在墨西哥**小店**见面吃些玉米卷和玉米片吧。
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to chow down
[动词]

to eat, often in a hearty or enthusiastic manner

大吃一顿, 狼吞虎咽

大吃一顿, 狼吞虎咽

Ex: We gathered around the table to chow down on Thanksgiving dinner .我们围坐在桌子旁**大快朵颐**感恩节晚餐。
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to hold
[动词]

to request the omission or exclusion of an ingredient or item from a dish

去掉, 不要

去掉, 不要

Ex: I 'll have a pizza , but hold the mushrooms .我要一个披萨,但**不要**蘑菇。
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living soul
[名词]

a human being or creature that possesses life and consciousness

活着的灵魂, 生物

活着的灵魂, 生物

Ex: Not a living soul noticed the subtle change in the atmosphere .没有一个**活着的灵魂**注意到气氛中的微妙变化。
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poker
[名词]

a person who is overweight or fat

胖子, 超重的人

胖子, 超重的人

Ex: Do n't let those comments about being a poker get to you .不要让那些关于你是**胖子**的评论影响到你。
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sneaking
[形容词]

used to describe something done in a secretive or furtive manner, typically to avoid detection or to hide intentions

偷偷的, 隐秘的

偷偷的, 隐秘的

Ex: I don't have any sneaking doubts about this decision.我对这个决定没有任何**偷偷摸摸**的怀疑。
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to enter or begin involvement in a particular place, situation, or context, often implying the start of an experience or journey

Ex: Have you set foot in this industry yet?
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to deliberately fail to give a proper tip or to withhold payment for services rendered by a waiter, usually implying an act of poor or unfair behavior

Ex: I never stiff waiters, as I believe in rewarding good service.
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used to describe something or someone that is extremely rare, unique, or extraordinary, often with a positive connotation

Ex: Not every job opportunity one in a million, so do n't miss this one .
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give me five
[感叹词]

used to ask for a high five, a gesture where two people slap the palms of their hands together as a form of celebration, greeting, or acknowledgment

击掌!, 给我五!

击掌!, 给我五!

Ex: Give me five ?**击掌** ? 你的演讲太棒了!
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in a state where one is experiencing outmost joy and happiness

Ex: Surrounded by loved ones and basking in the warm glow of birthday wishes , she in seventh heaven, overwhelmed with happiness and gratitude .
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nine to five
[短语]

a typical full-time job that operates during standard business hours, typically from 9 AM to 5 PM, Monday to Friday

Ex: I'm tired of the nine-to-five grind.
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to hang ten
[短语]

to surf toward the front of the surfboard so that the toes of both feet are hanging over the edge of the board

Ex: The surfer performed a hang ten before dropping into the wave .
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to get rid of, discard, or eliminate something, often used in reference to canceling, rejecting, or killing

取消, 废弃

取消, 废弃

Ex: After the fight, he was eighty-sixed from the group for good.打架之后,他被**eighty-sixed**出了这个群,永远。
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eighty-eight
[名词]

a standard full-sized piano

三角钢琴, 标准钢琴

三角钢琴, 标准钢琴

Ex: I 've always dreamed of owning a grand eighty-eight in my living room .我一直梦想在我的客厅里拥有一架**八十八**。
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used to emphasize that something has been repeated many times, often in frustration or to convey exasperation

Ex: If I have told you once, I have told you a thousand times make sure the door is locked before you leave!
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