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A Closer Look: Lesson 14

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to blow away
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to freeze
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to hit the dirt
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to hold up
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hold-up
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to blow one's head off
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let somebody have it
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to shut up
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stay down
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stick-up
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to waste
to blow away
动词
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/blˈoʊ ɐwˈeɪ/
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(干掉)

(干掉)

打死

to kill someone with a gun or other weapons

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The security camera footage captured the chilling moment when the victim was blown away.
Faced with danger, the detective had to blow the assailant away in self-defense.

语法信息:

及物动词
短语状态
separable
短语的动词
blow
短语的助词
away
to carjack
动词
c
k
a
ɑ
r
r
j
ʤ
a
æ
ck
k
(抢车)

(抢车)

劫车

to forcibly steal a vehicle from its driver, often involving threats or violence

false [move]
false move
名词
uk flag
/fˈɑːls mˈuːv/
(失误)

(失误)

错误行动

a reckless action that may result in serious consequences or failure

What is the origin of the idiom "false move" and when to use it?

The idiom "false move" originated from the game of chess, where a "false move" refers to a move that puts a player's pieces in danger or fails to advance their position. It can be used to describe a wide range of situations, such as in business, sports, or personal life, where a single misstep or miscalculation can have negative consequences.

语法信息:

复合名词
to freeze
动词
f
f
r
r
ee
i
z
z
e
(僵硬)

(僵硬)

冻结

to suddenly stop moving or become immobilized due to fear, shock, or surprise

语法信息:

不及物
to hand over
to hand over
动词
uk flag
/hˈænd ˈoʊvɚ/
(移交)

(移交)

交出去

to transfer the possession or control of someone or something to another person or entity

语法信息:

及物动词
短语状态
separable
短语的动词
hand
短语的助词
over
to hit the dirt
短语
uk flag
/hˈɪt ðə dˈɜːt/
N/A

N/A

Idiom
Informal

to suddenly fall on the ground, often as a way of avoiding danger

What is the origin of the idiom "hit the dirt" and when to use it?

The idiom "hit the dirt" is rooted in military jargon and combat situations. It's commonly used as a command or an action in response to a threat, particularly in situations involving gunfire or explosions.

to hold up
动词
uk flag
/hˈoʊld ˈʌp/
(持枪抢劫)

(持枪抢劫)

抢劫

to rob a bank, shop, or similar place using a firearm, usually with a threat of violence

语法信息:

短语状态
inseparable
短语的动词
hold
短语的助词
up
hold-up
名词
uk flag
/hˈoʊldˈʌp/
(阻碍)

(阻碍)

延误

a delay or obstruction that prevents progress or causes a situation to be temporarily halted

What is a "hold-up"?

A hold-up is a delay or interruption that stops something from continuing or progressing as planned. It can happen in various situations, such as when a process is slowed down due to an obstacle or an unexpected issue. For example, a hold-up can occur in traffic when cars are stuck, or in a project when something causes work to stop temporarily. This type of delay can make things take longer to complete or cause a pause in the usual flow of events.

语法信息:

复合名词
to blow one's head off
短语
uk flag
/blˈoʊ wˈʌnz hˈɛd ˈɔf/
N/A

N/A

to shoot someone in the head

let somebody have it
句子
uk flag
/lˈɛt ˌɛsbˈiː hˈæv ɪt/
N/A

N/A

Idiom
Informal

to violently criticize or punish a person over what they did or said

What is the origin of the idiom "let someone have it" and when to use it?

The idiom "let someone have it" has its origins in a metaphorical extension of physical combat. Dating back to the early 20th century, it initially referred to delivering a forceful blow or attack. Over time, the expression evolved to include verbal confrontation or criticism, suggesting the delivery of a strong rebuke or scolding. The expression is used to convey a sense of confronting someone assertively or forcefully, either physically or verbally.

to shut up
to shut up
动词
uk flag
/ʃˈʌt ˈʌp/
(安静)

(安静)

闭嘴

to stop talking and be quiet

open up

语法信息:

短语状态
inseparable
短语的动词
shut
短语的助词
up
stay down
句子
uk flag
/stˈeɪ dˈaʊn/
N/A

N/A

a command to remain low, often used in dangerous situations like robberies or police operations

stick-up
stick-up
名词
uk flag
/stˈɪkˈʌp/
(持枪抢劫)

(持枪抢劫)

抢劫

a robbery, typically involving a threat or use of force

to waste
动词
w
w
a
s
s
t
t
e
(杀死)

(杀死)

消灭

to eliminate or kill someone

语法信息:

及物动词

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