You should cut down on your sugar intake, or you'll get diabetessooner or later.
(你應減少你的糖分攝取量,否則你遲早會得糖尿病。)
To lose weight, I've started cutting down onjunk food and soda.
(為了減肥,我開始減少垃圾食物和汽水的攝取。)
貼心小筆記 :
不只是糖,像 “cut down onsalt(減少鹽分)” 或 “cut down on smoking(減少抽菸)”都可以使用。
小補充 :
“cut back on” 與 “cut down on” 類似,但更側重於減少某種行為或花費。
We're trying tocut back onunnecessaryexpenses this month.
(我們這個月正在努力減少不必要的花費。)
be cut out for... 適合……(被剪裁出來為了...)
情境:當想強調自己很適合某工作或角色時,可以用這個片語。
I majored in computer science while in college, so I believe I'm cut out for the job / I’m competent for the job / I’m equal to the job.
(我唸大學時主修電腦科學,因此我相信我能勝任這份工作。)
After volunteering at the animal shelter, I realized I'm really cut out for taking care of pets.
(在動物收容所當志工後,我發現自己非常適合照顧寵物。)
After organizing the school event, I realized I'm not cut out forprojectmanagement.
(在籌備學校活動後,我發現自己並不適合做專案管理。)
小提醒 :
這個片語也可用於否定句,像是 I'm not cut out for teaching.(我不適合當老師)。
小補充 :
除了 “be cut out for” 之外,還有以下相關表達:
“be competent for” 強調具備某方面的知識或技能,有能力勝任。
With five years of experience in marketing, I'm confident that I'm competent for this position.
(因為我有五年的行銷經驗,我相信自己能勝任這個職位。)。
“be equal to” 則強調應對挑戰或責任的整體能力,語氣更正式且多用於特定場合。 Despite his young age, Ned proved himself equal to the task.
(儘管年輕,奈德證明了自己能勝任這項任務。)
“be made for” 也可以表達某人或某物很適合某事。
Gal Gadot is made for this role—it suits her perfectly.
(這個角色簡直就是為蓋兒·加朵量身打造的,非常適合她。)
cut to the chase 直接切入主題(反義詞 beat around the bush 兜圈子)
情境:在會議、簡報或需要快速解決問題的場合,幫助減少廢話,讓重點更明確。別再繞圈子,直接來這句。
We're running out of time, so let's cut to the chase/get to the point.
(我們快沒時間了,因此咱們就切入主題吧。)
We've been discussing this for hours; let's cut to the chase and decide on a solution.
(我們已經討論好幾個小時了,還是直接切入主題,決定一個解決方案吧。)
小典故:在默片時期,觀眾常常期待電影中最激動人心的追逐場面(chase scenes),例如警察追捕罪犯或汽車追逐。然而,電影通常會先有一些鋪墊情節,可能是浪漫或對話場景,然後才進入追逐。電影製作人和編劇經常被導演或製片人提醒要「cut to the chase」,意即省略冗長的鋪墊,直接進入觀眾期待的精彩部分,以免他們失去興趣。
小補充 :
“get to the point” 與 “get straight to the point” 是另一種類似用法,語氣稍微正式些,一樣表達快速進入重點的意思。
I'll get straight to the point: we need toimprove our sales strategy.
(我直接說重點:我們需要改進銷售策略。)
cut the cheese 放屁
情境:用於非正式的幽默場合,例如朋友聚會或家庭相處時,用來化解放屁帶來的尷尬氣氛。用 “cut the cheese” 幽默表達再合適不過!
It's smelly in this room. Did somebody just cut the cheese / break wind / fart?
(房間有股異味。是剛剛有人放屁嗎?)
Who cut the cheese? I can't concentrate on the movie with that smell! (誰放屁?這股味道讓我看電影無法專心!)
During the quiet moment, someone cut the cheese, and we all burst out laughing.
(在安靜的時刻,有人放屁了,我們全都笑了出來。)
小補充 :
“break wind”是相對較正式的委婉用法,較常見於正式場合或醫療情境。
Excuse me, I need to step out for a moment as I'm afraid I might break wind.
(不好意思,我需要暫時離開一下,我怕我會放屁。) 。
The doctor asked if the patient had been breaking wind more frequentlythan usual.
(醫生詢問病人最近放屁的頻率是否比平常還高。)
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Words in Use
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expression
[ɪkˋsprɛʃən]
n. 表達;表情;(詞)語,措詞
Laughter is an expression of happiness.
笑是一種快樂的表現。
Taylor had an expression of anger on his face.
泰勒神情很憤怒。
My grandmother knew many funny old expressions in French.
我祖母知道許多古怪的法文古老用語。
高中 Level 2
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fair
[fɛr]
adj. 公平的;相當多的、美麗的
adv. 遵守規定地
n. 露天遊樂場(= carnival [ `karnJvL ]);(某類商品的)展銷會
It's not fair for you to speak ill of Jill, especially when she's your best friend.
你說吉兒壞話很不公平,尤其她還是你最好的朋友。
A: I'll do the dishes, and you'll mop the floor.
B: Fair enough.
A:我洗碗,你拖地。
B:這說得過去。
Linda has fair knowledge of Chinese kung fu.
琳達懂得不少中國功夫。
The coach wants the team to win by fair means or foul.
教練想要隊伍不擇手段贏得勝利。
The children enjoyed all the rides at the fair very much.
這些小朋友很喜歡露天遊樂園的所有遊樂裝置。
Sally bought a handmade vase at thecraft fair.
莎莉在手工藝展銷會買了一個手工花瓶。
Ricky didn't play fair inthe game.
瑞奇沒有按規則比賽。
Linda is a fair woman whom many men fall in love with.
琳達是一位美麗的女人,許多男人都愛上她。
高中 Level 2
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conversation
[͵kɑnvɚˋseʃən]
n. 對話
Matt was eager to have a conversation with the pretty girl.
麥特非常想和那漂亮的女孩聊天。
You can strike up a conversation with people by talking about the weather.
你可以從談論天氣與人開始攀談起來。
高中 Level 2
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point
[pɔɪnt]
vi. 指向
n. 點;觀點;重點;分數
vt. 用……對準
三態
point / pointed [ˋpɔɪntɪd] / pointed [ˋpɔɪntɪd]
Harry drew a line between the two points.
哈利在 2 個點之間畫一條線。
I’m just trying to explain my point of view.
我正試著解釋我的看法。
Eileen talked for ten minutes before she got to the point.
艾琳講了 10 分鐘才講到重點。
The team lost the game by only a few points.
那個隊伍只以幾分之差輸了這場比賽。
The little boy pointed at the toy he wanted.
小男孩指著他想要的玩具。
I pointed my camera at the movie star.
我把照相機對準這個電影明星。
The teacher pointed out two grammar mistakes in my essay.
老師指出我文章中的 2 個文法錯誤。
高中 Level 1
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intake
[ˋɪn͵tek]
n. . 攝取量;吸氣
Herman's doctor told him that he should reduce his intake of alcohol and take better care of his health.
赫曼的醫生告訴他他應少喝酒,並更要好好地照顧自己的健康。
There were several sharp intakes of breath in the crowd when the prime minister announced his resignation.
當總理宣布辭職時,人群中聽見了有些人倒抽一口氣。
英檢中高
高中 Level 6
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diabetes
[͵daɪəˋbitiz]
n. . 糖尿病
Susan has had to take regular insulin injections
since she was diagnosed with diabetes three months
ago.
自從 3 個月前被診斷出糖尿病之後,蘇珊必須定期注射胰島
素。
高中 Level 6
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soda
[ˋsodə]
n. 汽水
Brenda ordered an apple pie and an orange soda.
布蘭達點了一個蘋果派和一杯柳橙汽水。
高中 Level 2
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unnecessary
[ʌnˋnɛsə͵sɛrɪ]
a. 不必要的
高中 Level 2
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expense
[ɪkˋspɛns]
n. 花錢;代價
Nick thinks buying a bigger caris worth the expense.
尼克認為值得花錢買臺大一點的車。
We took a trip to Spain at my mom’s expense.
我們花我媽媽的錢去西班牙旅行。
Some taxi drivers often drive fast at the expense of safety.
一些計程車司機經常不顧安全在開快車。
多益藍色
英檢中級
高中 Level 2
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science
[ˋsaɪəns]
n. 科學;自然科學
Science is my least favorite subject in school. 自然科學是我在學校裡最不喜歡的科目。
高中 Level 1
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college
[ˋkɑlɪdʒ]
n. 大學;(大學的)學 / 分院
Peter started going to college at age 15.
彼得 15 歲就開始念大學了。
Do you know Harry attended the College of Arts and Sciences at this university?
你知道哈利曾在這所大學的文理學院念書嗎?
高中 Level 2
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volunteer
[͵vɑlənˋtɪr]
vi. 自告奮勇
n. 自願者,義工
The city government is looking for volunteers to clean up the park.
市政府在徵求打掃公園的志工。
The taxi driver volunteered to help.
這位計程車司機自告奮勇要幫忙。
多益藍色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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shelter
[ˋʃɛltɚ]
n. 庇護所(可數);遮蔽物(可數);遮蔽,庇護(不可數)
vt. 遮蔽;保護
I’d like to know how to donate clothing to a homeless shelter.
我想知道該如何捐助衣物到遊民庇護所。
It’s raining now. Let’s take shelter in that temple over there.
現在要下雨了,我們到那裡的廟裡躲一下吧。
It is against the law to shelter a criminal from the police. 包庇罪犯逃避警方追緝是犯法的。
A big umbrella sheltered us from the sun.
一把大傘保護我們免於日曬。
多益藍色
英檢中級
高中 Level 4
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realize
[ˋrɪə͵laɪz]
vt. 瞭解;實現
The boss realized the importance of listening to his employees.
老闆瞭解聆聽員工心聲的重要性。
Roy worked hard to realize his dream.
羅伊努力工作以實現他的夢想。
多益綠色
英檢初級
高中 Level 2
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organize
[ˋɔrgə͵naɪz]
vt. 組織
Ted organized these workers into a union.
泰德將這些工人組織成一個工會。
多益綠色
英檢初級
高中 Level 3
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project
[ˋprɑdʒɛkt]
n. 計畫
I believe this new project will make a profit by the end of the year.
我相信這新計畫年底以前會獲利。
多益棕色
英檢初級
高中 Level 2
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management
[ˋmænɪdʒmənt]
n. 經營,管理;資方,管理階層
The management of the factory was a tough job. 管理這家工廠是個艱難的工作。
The union decided to go on strike after management refused to give way. 資方拒絕讓步後,工會決定罷工。
多益藍色
英檢中級
高中 Level 2
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marketing
[ˋmɑrkɪtiŋ]
n. 行銷
英檢中高
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confident
[ˋkɑnfədənt]
adj. 有信心的
The ruling party was confident of winning the upcoming election.
執政黨有信心贏得即將到來的選舉。
多益綠色
英檢初級
高中 Level 2
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position
[pəˋzɪʃən]
n. 位置;姿勢; 地位;立場;職務
vt. 放置;定位(某產品)
You’re in no position to criticize others. You are at fault, too.
你沒有資格批評他人。你也有錯。
You’re not entitled to criticize others. You are at fault, too.
你沒有資格批評他人。你也有錯。
This position pays a lot of money, but the work is hard.
這個職務待遇不錯,不過工作挺辛苦的。
Position these tomato plants on the right-hand side of the balcony.
將這些番茄植物放在陽臺的右側。
Our hotel is in a superb position overlooking the sea.
本飯店地處絕佳位置,可俯瞰海景。
Just relax and sit in a comfortable position.
只需放鬆並舒服地坐著。
My cousin holds a high position in the government.
我表哥在政府位居要職。
What would you do if you were in my position?
假如你處在我的情況下會怎麼做?
多益綠色
英檢初級
高中 Level 2
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prove
[pruv]
vt. 證明;(結果)是
I will proveto you that what I said was true.
我會向你證明我所說的話是真的。
Wesley proved to be an ideal husband. 結果證明衛斯理是一位理想的老公。
多益綠色
英檢初級
高中 Level 2
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task
[tæsk]
n. 任務,工作
vt. 給……分配任務,派給……(工作)
Our first task is to gather all the information we need.
我們的首要工作就是蒐集一切所需的資料。
My boss took me to task for being late again.
我又遲到了,老闆為此而責備了我。
Brian was tasked with checking the whole book for errors.
布萊恩被指派去檢查整本書是否有錯誤。
多益藍色
英檢初級
高中 Level 2
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suit
[sut]
vt. 適合
n. 西裝,套裝; 訴訟
=
suite
You look very handsome in that black businesssuit.
你穿上那套黑色西裝看起來很帥。
The writer filed a suit against the company because it violated his intellectual rights.
那作家對該公司提起訴訟,因為該公司侵犯了他的智慧財產權。
Brenda is quite active, so the job as a secretary doesn’t suit her.
布蘭達很好動,因此祕書這工作並不適合她。
多益棕色
英檢初級
高中 Level 2
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perfectly
[ˋpɝfɪktlɪ]
adv. 完美地
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discuss
[dɪˋskʌs]
vt. 討論
The professor discussed the case with us.
教授和我們討論這個案例。
多益棕色
英檢初級
高中 Level 2
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solution
[səˋluʃən]
n. 解決辦法;答案;溶液
The solution to the conflict between the two nations has yet to be found.
該兩國間衝突的解決之道仍有待探求。
The solutions to the puzzles are at the back of the
book.
這些謎語的答案在書的最後面。
The answers to the puzzles are at the back of the book.
這些謎語的答案在書的最後面。
Whenever I have a sore throat, my mom asks me to clean my throat with a salt solution.
每當我喉嚨痛時,我媽都要我用鹽水清潔我的喉嚨。
多益綠色
英檢初級
高中 Level 2
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improve
[ɪmˋpruv]
vt. & vi. 改善
=
better
Tom would like to improve his English speaking ability.
湯姆想要增進自己英語口說的能力。
As you can see, your father’s health has improved a lot.
正如你所見,你父親的健康已改善了很多。
多益棕色
英檢初級
高中 Level 2
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strategy
[ˋstrætədʒɪ]
n. 策略,謀略
We’re working on new marketing strategies for the product.
我們正在為這項產品研擬新的行銷策略。
Hi there, this is Peter Lai. Glad to see you out there again. For quite a long time I have disappeared, because I've been very busy writing and singing. You know, I'm a huge music fan. 我是音樂迷,喜歡英文又喜歡音樂。 But today, I'm going to do something new. 今天我要做一些新的東西。 From now on, we are going to introduce to you some of the useful expressions that I've heard or read somewhere. 我也就要把大家常用的一些,我自己所聽到的,或所看到的一些很實用語給大家介紹。 所以跟著我來學習。 And this program is going to last for a long time to come 這個節目會持續很長一段時間。 If you are eager to learn english 如果你渴望學英文的話,that's it 這就是這麼一個我們講的很棒的一個東西。