词汇学习:“drink like a fish”可不是“爱喝水的鱼”~
2019-01-14 10:58
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drink like a fish
drink like a fish, 乍一听,就是一条爱喝水的鱼嘛。然而....
Meaning: Drink excessive amounts of alcohol 饮酒过量
Example: He drinks like a fish, and yet never seems intoxicated. 他酒量很大,但似乎从不喝醉。
好酒不可贪杯哦!
Don't drink like a fish!
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Big Fish In A Small Pond
一条大鱼待在一个小池塘里?
Meaning: A situation in which one person has more power, influence, knowledge, or experience than others within a small group 在一个小团体中,一个人比另一个人有更大的权力、影响力、知识或经验
Example: As the manager of a local company, he enjoys being a big fish in a small pond. 作为一家当地公司的经理,他喜欢做小地方的大人物。
Are you a big fish?
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Like Shooting Fish In A Barrel
先解决生词:shoot 射击。 barrel 水桶。明白啦!在水桶里打鱼?
Meaning: Very easy 非常容易
Example: Picking out this item or that for criticism seems unsportsmanlike, like shooting fish in a barrel. 挑出这件事或那件事来批评似乎不像体育运动,就像瓮中捉鳖。
好像和大家的猜测出入不大嘛!
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A Fish Story
A fish story, 一条鱼的故事... 美人鱼?大白鲨?
Meaning: A big lie 一个大谎言
Example: That’s just a fish story. Don’t try to fool me. 这只是一个大谎言。 不要试图欺骗我。
说谎的孩子没糖吃!No fish stories!