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to [break] the ice [短语]

to make two or more strangers get comfortable with each other and engage in a conversation

Ex: Starting a conversation about common interests can help break the ice at a social event .

cold fish [名词]

冷鱼

Ex: Her colleagues found her difficult to approach , as she seemed like a cold fish , never showing much interest in their conversations .

她的同事发现她难以接近，因为她看起来像一条冷鱼，对他们的谈话从不表现出太多兴趣。

crazed [形容词]

疯狂的

to [cut] to the chase [短语]

to get straight to the point or the most important part of a matter without wasting time on irrelevant details or preamble

Ex: In business negotiations , it 's best to cut to the chase and focus on the key points to save time .

dirt [名词]

八卦

to [get] down to brass tacks [短语]

to begin talking about basic or important facts of a situation

Ex: Let 's get down to brass tacks and discuss how we 're going to solve this problem .

to [go] easy on {sb} [短语]

to treat a person in a more gentle and caring way and be less harsh or strict with them

Ex: I only lost by six points , but I think he was going easy on me since he 's so much better .

to [hate] {one's} guts [短语]

to hate someone to an extreme degree

Ex: After the betrayal , she could n't hide the fact that she hated his guts .

hunk [名词]

强壮有肌肉的性感男人

jock [名词]

运动员

knockout [名词]

炸弹

to land [动词]

获得

Ex: Despite fierce competition , the talented musician landed a record deal with a major music label .

尽管竞争激烈，这位才华横溢的音乐人还是与一家大型音乐公司签下了唱片合约。

off-the-wall [形容词]

古怪的

picnic [名词]

散步

to pull it together [短语]

to regain composure, control emotions, or focus, especially in a stressful or emotional situation

Ex: After the mistake , he had to pull it together and finish the presentation .

to put down [动词]

贬低

Ex: The mentor advised against putting down colleagues in professional settings .

导师建议不要在专业场合贬低同事。

to size up [动词]

评估

Ex: As a coach , it 's important to size up the strengths and weaknesses of each player on the team .

作为一名教练，重要的是要评估球队中每个球员的优势和劣势。

stacked [形容词]

丰满的，曲线迷人的

stick of furniture [短语]

a single piece of furniture, often used to emphasize an individual item rather than a set

Ex: They could n’t afford a new stick of furniture for their apartment .

take it from me [句子]

used to advise someone to trust one's judgment or experience concerning a particular matter

Ex: Take it from me , raising children is a challenging yet rewarding experience .

that will not quit [短语]

used to describe something impressive, intense, or persistent, often referring to physical traits, energy, or quality

Ex: This car has an engine that wo n’t quit , running smoothly even after years of use .

the lights are on, but nobody is (at|) home [短语]

used to refer to someone who is not paying attention or is not intelligent enough

Ex:

trip [名词]

an exciting or mind-expanding experience

Ex: The concert was such a trip , full of lights and music .

to turn out [动词]

结果

Ex: She was anxious about how her new business would turn out in the long run .

她担心她的新业务长期来看会如何发展。

Street Talk 2 书籍
第一课	更近距离的观察：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	第4课	更近距离的观察：第4课
更近距离观察2：第4课	更近距离观察3：第4课	第5课	更近距离的观察：第5课
第6课	更近距离的观察：第6课	第7课	更近距离的观察：第7课
第8课	更近距离的观察：第8课	更近距离观察2：第8课	第9课
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