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used to refer to something that is very soothing and comforting

Ex: Wrapped in a warm scarf and a cozy sweater , she ventured out into the winter chill , snug as a bug in a rug.
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boo hoo
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used to express mock or exaggerated sadness, often in a playful or sarcastic manner

呜呜, 哎哟

呜呜, 哎哟

Ex: "Boo hoo, I have to do my homework," he groaned, rolling his eyes.**呜呜**,我得做作业了,他翻着白眼呻吟道。
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something disappointing or unfortunate, often related to summer activities or plans

Ex: "The air conditioning broke on the hottest day of the year.
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by any means that is necessary

Ex: We're going to get this done by hook or by crook, whether it's easy or not.
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to knowingly do what can get one into trouble

Ex: Starting a fight with the biggest guy in the bar is like saying 're cruising for a bruising; it wo n't end well .
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used to emphasize that people have different tastes, preferences, and needs, and that it is important to recognize and respect these differences

Ex: The human resources manager understood that her employees had varying needs and preferences, and created a flexible work environment to accommodate them - different strokes for different folks.
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*** a situation in which there is twice the number of problems that usually exist

双重麻烦, 双倍问题

双重麻烦, 双倍问题

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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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done honestly, justly, or without disobeying any rules

Ex: The company promises to distribute bonuses fair and square based on performance metrics.
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a minor car accident that usually involves small damage to the vehicles

小擦撞, 轻微车祸

小擦撞, 轻微车祸

Ex: The police officer took a quick report for the fender-bender.警察快速记录下了这起**小碰撞**的报告。
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fuddy-duddy
[名词]

a conservative who is old-fashioned or dull in attitude or appearance

老古板, 守旧者

老古板, 守旧者

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geez louise
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used to convey surprise, frustration, or disbelief, often in a mild or humorous way

天哪, 哎呀

天哪, 哎呀

Ex: "Geez Louise, that was one crazy roller coaster ride!"**天哪**, 那是一次疯狂的过山车之旅!
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to accept things as they happen, without trying to control or resist them

Ex: Even though the schedule changed, I’m fine with it.
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holy moly
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used to express one's surprise or bewilderment

天啊, 哇

天啊, 哇

Ex: Holy moley, that roller coaster was way more thrilling than I expected!**天哪**, 那个过山车比我预期的要刺激多了!
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hot to trot
[短语]

eager or ready for sexual activity

Ex: Jake couldn't keep his eyes off Lisa at the party.
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hotshot
[名词]

someone who is extraordinarily successful and talented at what they do

高手, 天才

高手, 天才

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humdrum
[形容词]

lacking excitement or variety

单调的, 乏味的

单调的, 乏味的

Ex: The novel's humdrum plot failed to capture the reader's interest, resulting in a lackluster reception.小说的**单调**情节未能抓住读者的兴趣,导致反响平平。
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a busy, noisy, and active environment or situation

Ex: After living in the suburbs , hustle and bustle of downtown was a big adjustment for him .
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used to emphasize the importance of staying cautious and alert, so as not to miss any opportunities

Ex: I always tell my students that you snooze, you lose, and that they should always be ready to take advantage of opportunities when they arise.
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used to respond to a farewell, typically in a fun or lighthearted way

Ex: I’ll be off now.
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itsy-bitsy
[形容词]

extremely small, often in a cute or endearing way

微小的, 小小的

微小的, 小小的

Ex: They decorated the room with itsy-bitsy paper lanterns for the party .他们用**小小的**纸灯笼装饰房间来开派对。
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jeepers creepers
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used to express astonishment or sometimes mild frustration, often in a playful or exaggerated way

天啊, 哇

天啊, 哇

Ex: Jeepers creepers , look at the size of that storm cloud !**Jeepers creepers**,看看那片风暴云的大小!
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jet set
[名词]

a group of wealthy, stylish individuals who travel frequently and luxuriously, often to exclusive destinations for leisure and social activities

喷气机一族, 频繁豪华旅行的富有时尚人群

喷气机一族, 频繁豪华旅行的富有时尚人群

Ex: The island attracts the jet set with its luxury villas and private beaches .这个岛屿以其豪华别墅和私人海滩吸引了**富豪阶层**。
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Joe Schmoe
[名词]

a term used to refer to an average or ordinary person, often in a dismissive or humorous way

普通人, 张三

普通人, 张三

Ex: I ca n’t believe Joe Schmoe was able to solve that problem , it ’s usually such a challenge .我不敢相信**普通人**能解决那个问题,这通常是个很大的挑战。
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local yokel
[名词]

a person from a rural or small town, often used in a slightly mocking or humorous way

乡巴佬, 土包子

乡巴佬, 土包子

Ex: He may be a local yokel, but he ’s got a heart of gold .他可能是个**乡巴佬**,但他有一颗金子般的心。
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used to warn against the dangers of careless talk or gossip, particularly in situations where secrecy or confidentiality is important, as it can have serious consequences

Ex: She knew that loose lips sink ships, so she kept the details of her new project to herself until it was ready to be launched.
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lovey-dovey
[形容词]

***very affectionate or romantic, especially excessively so

过分浪漫的, 黏人的

过分浪漫的, 黏人的

Ex: All my friends were either lovey-dovey couples or wild, single girls.我所有的朋友要么是**恩爱**的情侣,要么是狂野的单身女孩。
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to be in a very good position and be living a luxurious life

Ex: With the successful launch of the product, the company now has it made in the shade, dominating the market.
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to bring about either success or failure for someone or something

Ex: Leadership decisions make or break an organization .
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hanky panky
[名词]

verbal misrepresentation intended to take advantage of you in some way

欺骗, 欺诈

欺骗, 欺诈

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extreme nervousness

极度紧张, 神经紧张

极度紧张, 神经紧张

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hell's bells
[名词]

used to show one's frustration, surprise, or anger

该死的, 天啊

该死的, 天啊

Ex: You lost your wallet again?你又把钱包弄丢了?**该死的**,你需要更小心一点。
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haphazardly

杂乱无章地, 胡乱地

杂乱无章地, 胡乱地

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hocus-pocus
[感叹词]

used as part of the magician's patter to create excitement and anticipation for the magical effect about to occur

阿布拉卡达布拉, 魔术咒语

阿布拉卡达布拉, 魔术咒语

Ex: And now, for my final act of the evening, hocus-pocus!现在,作为我今晚的最后一个表演,**变戏法**!空盒子现在充满了蝴蝶的飞舞!
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hodgepodge
[名词]

a theory or argument made up of miscellaneous or incongruous ideas

大杂烩, 拼凑

大杂烩, 拼凑

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hoity-toity
[形容词]

affectedly genteel

装模作样的, 故作高雅的

装模作样的, 故作高雅的

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okey-dokey
[感叹词]

used to show agreement, approval, etc.

好的, 没问题

好的, 没问题

Ex: "Okey-dokey, see you tomorrow!""**好的**,明天见!"他离开办公室时喊道。
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(of a person) tough, efficient, and in peak physical or functional condition

Ex: She runs mean and lean kitchen , with every tool and ingredient serving a purpose .
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mumbo jumbo
[名词]

complicated activities, rituals, or words that lack any real purpose

胡言乱语, 无意义的废话

胡言乱语, 无意义的废话

Ex: The conspiracy theory was nothing more than a collection of baseless claims and mumbo jumbo, lacking any credible evidence .阴谋论不过是一堆毫无根据的说法和**胡言乱语**,缺乏任何可信的证据。
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namby-pamby
[形容词]

weak in willpower, courage or vitality

意志薄弱的, 懦弱的

意志薄弱的, 懦弱的

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the most important aspects or principles of something such as an experience or idea

Ex: Before signing the contract , make sure you the nitty-gritty of the terms and conditions .
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nitwit
[名词]

a foolish or clueless person

傻瓜, 笨蛋

傻瓜, 笨蛋

Ex: That nitwit tried microwaving a metal spoon — guess how that ended .那个**白痴**试图用微波炉加热金属勺子——猜猜结果如何。
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said to mean that something can be easily done or achieved

Ex: The project went smoothly, and there was no muss, no fuss in meeting the deadline.
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used for saying that without working hard and experiencing difficulties, one cannot achieve anything

Ex: He could hardly lift the weights, but the coach shouted, "no pain, no gain" to keep him motivated.
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no way, Jose
[感叹词]

used to indicate that something is absolutely not going to happen or is completely unacceptable, often in a playful or exaggerated manner

没门,何塞, 绝对不行,何塞

没门,何塞, 绝对不行,何塞

Ex: He'll never take such a shortcut, no way, Jose!他绝不会走这样的捷径,**没门,何塞** !
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out of the house or office, and actively engaged in various activities, especially outdoors

外出活动, 四处走走

外出活动, 四处走走

Ex: The doctor advised him to rest , but he was already out and about by the afternoon .医生建议他休息,但到了下午他已经**外出活动**了。
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palsy-walsy
[形容词]

used to describe a relationship or behavior that is overly familiar or insincerely friendly, often to the point of being exaggerated or forced

过分亲密的, 假惺惺友好的

过分亲密的, 假惺惺友好的

Ex: They acted all palsy-walsy during the meeting, but I could tell there was some tension behind it.他们在会议期间表现得**过于友好**,但我能感觉到背后有些紧张。
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party-hearty
[形容词]

used to describe someone who is energetic, enthusiastic, and excessive in their approach to partying or celebrating

派对狂, 热情洋溢的

派对狂, 热情洋溢的

Ex: After a long week , he likes to kick back and go party-hearty with his friends经过漫长的一周后,他喜欢放松一下,和朋友们**尽情狂欢**。
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payday
[名词]

the day on which you receive pay for your work

发薪日, 工资日

发薪日, 工资日

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plain Jane
[短语]

a woman who is perceived as ordinary or unremarkable in appearance or style

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a tool or device used for picking up animal waste, particularly from dogs, in outdoor areas

粪便铲, 拾便器

粪便铲, 拾便器

Ex: The pooper scooper is very convenient for keeping the yard clean .**铲屎器**对于保持院子清洁非常方便。
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roly-poly
[形容词]

short and fat

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used to tell someone to not spit when they are talking

Ex: During the presentation, the speaker became animated and forgot to say it, not spray it.
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the action of eating something rapidly or in large quantities, leading to feeling so full or sick that vomiting occurs afterward

Ex: After scarfed and barfed that ice cream , I swore I 'd never do it again !
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used to informally say goodbye, often in a playful or lighthearted manner

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to shop for an extended period of time, often to the point of exhaustion

Ex: shopped until they dropped at the outlet mall during the holiday sales .
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silly Billy
[名词]

used to playfully call someone who is acting foolish or silly, often in an affectionate or teasing manner

傻比利, 小糊涂

傻比利, 小糊涂

Ex: Do n't be a silly Billy, you know that 's not how it works !别当**silly Billy**了,你知道那不是它的工作方式!
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super duper
[形容词]

used to describe something that is exceptionally good, impressive, or intense

超级棒, 非常有趣

超级棒, 非常有趣

Ex: You did a super duper job on the presentation !你在演讲中做得**超级棒**!
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tee-hee
[感叹词]

used to represent a light, giggly, or mischievous laugh, often in a playful or teasing manner

嘻嘻, 嘿嘿

嘻嘻, 嘿嘿

Ex: Tee-hee!**嘻嘻**! 我不敢相信我们成功了!
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used to playfully or mockingly dismiss someone, often as a lighthearted insult or comeback

Ex: I do n't care what you sayup your nose with a rubber hose!
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the gradual damage or deterioration that occurs to an object or property as a result of normal use or aging

Ex: The printer was still working fine , despite some wear and tear.
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used to describe a quick, casual sexual encounter, where there is little to no emotional involvement, often followed by a swift departure or goodbye

Ex: They both knew it was just a casual encounter, a wham-bam, thank you ma’am kind of thing.
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used to ask someone for their intended course of action or next steps, often in a casual or lighthearted manner

Ex: What's the plan, Sam?
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to use various dishonest or complicated methods in order to gain things, particularly in politics or business

Ex: The art of wheeling and dealing involves finding compromises that benefit all parties involved.
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