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really easy to understand or notice

Ex: The truth of her feelings plain as the nose on her face; her smile and sparkling eyes gave it away .
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a sudden but brief success that is not sustained

Ex: The politician 's campaign was flash in the pan that taught them the importance of building a strong base of support over time .
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to be in a romantic relationship

在一起, 交往

在一起, 交往

Ex: Do you think they ’ll go together officially or just keep it casual ?你认为他们会正式**在一起**还是只是保持随意?
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to say or do the exact right thing in a particular situation

Ex: The movie's depiction of office politics hit the nail on the head from my own experience.
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an immediate and intense romantic attraction that one feels upon seeing someone for the first time

Ex: She never believed in love at first sight until she met him and felt an instant connection.
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to propose someone to join one in marriage

Ex: She never expected him pop the question so soon , but when he did , she happily said yes .
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to joke with someone in a friendly manner by trying to make them believe something that is not true

Ex: Don't take everything he says seriously; he enjoys pulling people's legs.
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to get married with or date someone who is much younger than one

Ex: She's in her 40s, but she's been robbing the cradle by dating a guy in his early 20s.
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to become someone's husband or wife in marriage

Ex: The two tied the knot after meeting in college and falling in love.
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to become someone's husband or wife during a special ceremony

Ex: Despite their families ' objections , they followed their hearts got hitched in a small , intimate ceremony at a local courthouse .
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to walk closely with one's arm linked through another's

Ex: The two best friends walk arm in arm when they go shopping .
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man
[感叹词]

used to express surprise, excitement, disappointment, or other strong emotions

老兄, 哇

老兄, 哇

Ex: Man, that concert was amazing!**天啊**,那场音乐会太棒了!
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to walk or move confidently in a way that deliberately attracts attention, often to show off one’s physical appearance, style, or attractiveness

Ex: If you’ve got confidence, why not strut your stuff and own the moment?
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to turn on
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to cause someone to feel sexual attraction or excitement

激起性欲, 点燃

激起性欲, 点燃

Ex: That outfit she wore last night?她昨晚穿的那套衣服?完全**让他兴奋**了。
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Big Apple
[名词]

a nickname for the city of New York, often used to refer to its cultural, economic, and social prominence

大苹果, 纽约

大苹果, 纽约

Ex: We’re planning a trip to the Big Apple next summer to catch a Broadway show.我们计划明年夏天去**大苹果**看一场百老汇演出。
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to attempt to compare two things that are very different and therefore cannot be meaningfully evaluated against each other

Ex: It ’s unfair compare apples and oranges when evaluating their effectiveness in this situation .
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used to express surprise, defiance, or triumph after an unexpected event or outcome

Ex: She thought I was joking, but I showed up with tickets to the concert.
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pea brain
[名词]

someone that is very unintelligent or foolish

豌豆脑, 笨蛋

豌豆脑, 笨蛋

Ex: He keeps making the same mistake over and over — what a total pea brain!他一遍又一遍地犯同样的错误——真是个十足的**豌豆脑子**!
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beet red
[形容词]

extremely red in the face, usually due to embarrassment, anger, or exertion

脸红得像甜菜, 绯红

脸红得像甜菜, 绯红

Ex: She went beet red when she tripped and spilled her drink at the party.她在派对上绊倒并洒了饮料时,脸变得**像甜菜一样红**。
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a situation that is pleasant, easy, or enjoyable. Often used in the negative to indicate that life is not always simple or trouble-free

Ex: Retirement has a bowl of cherries for my grandparents — they travel all the time !
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for corn's sake
[感叹词]

used to show frustration, annoyance, or emphasis

看在玉米的份上, 以玉米粒的名义

看在玉米的份上, 以玉米粒的名义

Ex: For corn’s sake, hurry up!**看在玉米的份上**,快点!我们要迟到了!
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corn
[名词]

exaggerated sentimentality or overly dramatic behavior, often in entertainment or speech, that comes across as clichéd or insincere

感伤, 夸张的行为

感伤, 夸张的行为

Ex: The play had some great moments , but the ending was pure corn.这部剧有一些精彩的时刻,但结局纯粹是**夸张的情节**。
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cornball
[名词]

a person who is excessively sentimental, clichéd, or cheesy, often in a way that is considered outdated or awkward

多愁善感的人, 老套的人

多愁善感的人, 老套的人

Ex: Stop being such a cornball and say something real for once !别这么**老土**了,说点实在的吧!
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fruit
[名词]

a homosexual person, often with negative connotations.

娘炮, 同性恋

娘炮, 同性恋

Ex: He overheard someone referring to him as a "fruit, " but he chose to ignore it and walk away .他听到有人称他为**"水果"**,但他选择无视并走开。
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used to describe someone or something that is very wrinkled, typically due to old age or long exposure to the sun

Ex: The old leather jacket wrinkled as a prune, but it had character .
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pumpkin
[感叹词]

used to affectionately refer to a loved one, such as a partner, child, or close friend

宝贝, 亲爱的

宝贝, 亲爱的

Ex: She gave her pumpkin a kiss before leaving for work.她在去工作之前亲了她的**南瓜**一口。
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sprout
[名词]

a short, young person, typically a child or teenager

嫩芽, 小家伙

嫩芽, 小家伙

Ex: Do n’t tease the sprout too much — he 's still learning !不要太多取笑**嫩芽**—他还在学习!
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tomato
[名词]

an attractive woman, often focusing on her physical appeal

番茄, 炸弹

番茄, 炸弹

Ex: They were all impressed by her looks — she ’s a real tomato.他们都对她的外貌印象深刻——她是个真正的**番茄**。
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