1. Catch forty winks 小睡片刻
2. bell the cat 表示做危險的事情, 來源是老鼠想要系鈴鐺在貓身上
3. Jump the gun 偷跑, 還沒有聽到槍聲就開跑
4. Poke nose into something or stick your nose in something 事不關己的雞婆
5. put your foot down
to use your authority to stop something happening:When she started borrowing my clothes without asking, I had to put my foot down.
› UK to increase your speed when you are driving:The road ahead was clear, so I put my foot down.
6.by hook or by crook
by any method possible:I decided I was going to get that job by hook or by crook.
7. face the music
to accept criticism or punishment for something you have done
8. just in time= in the nick of time
9.knuckle under 臣服
10. tall tale 難相信的故事
11. The rebels who were armed to the teeth stormed the garrison to free their captured comrads. garrison 駐軍
12. a queer fish 不合群的
13. a wet blanket= embarassing
14. a white elephant = of no use
15. see eye to eye= agree
2016年5月28日 星期六
Occupation 職業
1. The (warden) will be inspecting all the prison cell today.
2. The (blacksmith) will be making the horseshoes tomorrow.
3. The staff nurse was promoted to the rank of (matron).
4. The (invigilator) handed out the examination papers to the candidates.
5. The (lieutenant) drew his sword and led his men into a combat.
2. The (blacksmith) will be making the horseshoes tomorrow.
3. The staff nurse was promoted to the rank of (matron).
4. The (invigilator) handed out the examination papers to the candidates.
5. The (lieutenant) drew his sword and led his men into a combat.
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1.Metals can be (liquefied) under high temperatures.
2.The hunters went in (pursuit) of the panther.
3. They were (banished) from their country for years. (exiled)
4.The island became a flourishing (thriving) city within a short span of time.
5.He stepped on the brakes and the car (screeched) to a halt.
6. The manager streesed the importance of (punctuality) to his staff.
7. The monitor will be in charge of the class during the teacher's (absence).
8. The soldier drew his dagger from its (sheath) and crept towards his enemy.
匕首 鞘
9. A bow and a quiver. (箭囊)
10. The ship was blown off (course) by the terrible storm.
11. His dishonesty and laziness soon resulted in his dismissal.
resulted in = brought about
12. The cleaners removed the rubbish from the void deck early this morning.
removed=cleared away deck甲板
2.The hunters went in (pursuit) of the panther.
3. They were (banished) from their country for years. (exiled)
4.The island became a flourishing (thriving) city within a short span of time.
5.He stepped on the brakes and the car (screeched) to a halt.
6. The manager streesed the importance of (punctuality) to his staff.
7. The monitor will be in charge of the class during the teacher's (absence).
8. The soldier drew his dagger from its (sheath) and crept towards his enemy.
匕首 鞘
9. A bow and a quiver. (箭囊)
10. The ship was blown off (course) by the terrible storm.
11. His dishonesty and laziness soon resulted in his dismissal.
resulted in = brought about
12. The cleaners removed the rubbish from the void deck early this morning.
removed=cleared away deck甲板
2016年5月2日 星期一
Vocab-3
1. Metal can be (liquefied) under high temperatures.
2. The hunters went in (pursuit) of the panther.
3. They were banished= exiled from their country for 5 years.
4. bray
5.
2. The hunters went in (pursuit) of the panther.
3. They were banished= exiled from their country for 5 years.
4. bray
1. 驢叫聲
2. （喇叭的）嘟嘟聲
5.
向……衝去，襲擊；進攻
They charged the enemy three times. The bull charged at the red car.Noun-1
1. The (saboteurs) 破壞者 who blew up the ammunition dump have been caught.
2. The (vagabond) wandered aimlessly from town to town.
流浪者；（通常指）無業遊民They live a vagabond life/existence, travelling around in a caravan.他們開著大篷車四處漂泊過活。
3. The (bandit) set upon the peddler and took his goods away.
set upon= attacked 土匪bandit peddler兜售者 drug peddler~
4. A cop out, is a weak excuse for not doing something.
What? I didn't even tell you when we're going! Sounds like a cop-out to me!
5. The (invigilator) handed out the examination papers to the candidates.
6. Production has come to a halt owing to the lack of raw materials. 由於缺少原料，生產已陷入停頓。
2. The (vagabond) wandered aimlessly from town to town.
流浪者；（通常指）無業遊民They live a vagabond life/existence, travelling around in a caravan.他們開著大篷車四處漂泊過活。
3. The (bandit) set upon the peddler and took his goods away.
set upon= attacked 土匪bandit peddler兜售者 drug peddler~
4. A cop out, is a weak excuse for not doing something.
What? I didn't even tell you when we're going! Sounds like a cop-out to me!
5. The (invigilator) handed out the examination papers to the candidates.
6. Production has come to a halt owing to the lack of raw materials. 由於缺少原料，生產已陷入停頓。
Idioms
1. pay through the nose
to pay too much money for something:
3. close shave 倖免
5. a bolt from/out of the blue
出人意料的事情；睛天霹靂The news of his marriage was a bolt from the blue.
to pay too much money for something:
We paid through the nose to get the car fixed.
2. kick the bucket = to die
I had a close shave this morning, - some idiot almost knocked me off my bike.
4. red letter day 喜慶日
The day I first set foot in America was a red-letter day for me.
4. red letter day 喜慶日
The day I first set foot in America was a red-letter day for me.
5. a bolt from/out of the blue
出人意料的事情；睛天霹靂The news of his marriage was a bolt from the blue.
6. foot the bill 付帳
7. knuckle under 服膺
8. They (passed the hat) to raise funds for the new youth centre.
9.(verb) to end a fight and try and become friends again
8. They (passed the hat) to raise funds for the new youth centre.
9.(verb) to end a fight and try and become friends again
Example Sentences:
My mother was happy when my father and I agreed tobury the hatched after years of arguing.
A: Are you and your wife still fighting?
B: No. We buried the hatched last night after I apologized for kissing her sister.
B: No. We buried the hatched last night after I apologized for kissing her sister.
Animal
1. A cat (purrs) when it is contented. 貓科動物的喉聲
croaks 嘶啞
quacks 嘎嘎
2. As I was watching tv, a beetle (droned) near my ear. 低調單聲
whine （狗等）發哀鳴聲 （機器等）嘎嘎響；嗖嗖響
3. Have you heard a turkey (gobble) before?（火雞）咯咯地叫
cluck （母雞）咯咯的叫聲
6. The fisherman cast his net over a (shoal) of herring.
7. The entire crop was attacked by a (plague) of locusts. 蝗蟲
8. The hunter was caught in a shower of leaves when a (troop) of monkeys shook the branches violently.
9. A (pasture) is a grassland for cattle to feed on.
croaks 嘶啞
quacks 嘎嘎
2. As I was watching tv, a beetle (droned) near my ear. 低調單聲
whine （狗等）發哀鳴聲 （機器等）嘎嘎響；嗖嗖響
3. Have you heard a turkey (gobble) before?（火雞）咯咯地叫
cluck （母雞）咯咯的叫聲
4. The mouse (scampered) into its hole as soon as it saw the cat approaching.（動物等）驚惶奔跑
glided 悄悄地走；（事情）漸變
5. Judging by the footprints, an elephant must have (ambled) along the track.（馬）緩行 從容輕鬆的步伐，漫步
waddle （鴨、鵝般地）搖搖擺擺地走
prowled 小心而悄悄的移動; 徘徊
6. The fisherman cast his net over a (shoal) of herring.
7. The entire crop was attacked by a (plague) of locusts. 蝗蟲
8. The hunter was caught in a shower of leaves when a (troop) of monkeys shook the branches violently.
9. A (pasture) is a grassland for cattle to feed on.
Place
1. Please collect your medicine from the (dispensary).
2.During the mutiny, the captain barricaded himself in his (cabin).
mutiny=rebellion
3. The pigs were brought to the (abattoir) to be slaughtered.
4. The boat left the (quay) after its cargo had been loaded.
5. A (synagogue) is a place of worship for the Jews.
6. The accused was deemed insane by the court and was sent to the (asylum).
7. Weapons and ammunition are kept in a/an (arsenal).武器庫；軍械庫
ammunition 彈藥
8. We were warned to stay clear of the granite (quarry) when blasting was in progress. 採石場
2.During the mutiny, the captain barricaded himself in his (cabin).
mutiny=rebellion
3. The pigs were brought to the (abattoir) to be slaughtered.
4. The boat left the (quay) after its cargo had been loaded.
5. A (synagogue) is a place of worship for the Jews.
6. The accused was deemed insane by the court and was sent to the (asylum).
7. Weapons and ammunition are kept in a/an (arsenal).武器庫；軍械庫
ammunition 彈藥
8. We were warned to stay clear of the granite (quarry) when blasting was in progress. 採石場
vocab-2
1. You must not (divulge) this secret to anyone.
2. The unruly mob (dissolved) upon the arrival of the police.
3. The fabric of this coat is very coarse= rough.
4. The emperor soon began to (repent) of this cruelty. 宗教道德方面
◎regret、remorse和 repent雖然都有‘悔’的意思，但意思不全相同。
5.It was (insolent) of them to demand special treatment.
6.Although he has been punished many times, the obtinate= stubborn boy refuses to obey his parents.
7.The gate (creaked) loudly when Peter pushed it.
8. A (fleet) of battleships was approaching the harbour.
9. zeal
12. I heard the rope (swish) through the air.
13. twang
to make a noise like that of a tight string being sharplypulled and released
2. The unruly mob (dissolved) upon the arrival of the police.
3. The fabric of this coat is very coarse= rough.
4. The emperor soon began to (repent) of this cruelty. 宗教道德方面
◎regret、remorse和 repent雖然都有‘悔’的意思，但意思不全相同。
5.It was (insolent) of them to demand special treatment.
6.Although he has been punished many times, the obtinate= stubborn boy refuses to obey his parents.
7.The gate (creaked) loudly when Peter pushed it.
8. A (fleet) of battleships was approaching the harbour.
9. zeal
熱心；熱誠[U][（+for）]
His boss highly appreciates his zeal for his work . 他的上司十分欣賞他的工作熱情。
10. trot 小跑步 We were trotting along the lane when a car suddenly appeared fromnowhere and almost made me fall off my pony
11. The engine of my car (spluttered) before the car stalled.
12. I heard the rope (swish) through the air.
13. twang
to make a noise like that of a tight string being sharplypulled and released
（使）發出彈撥聲；（使）發出砰的一聲
He twanged the guitar string/his braces. 他彈撥吉他弦／撥弄他的背帶。
The springs twanged. 彈簧發出砰的一聲。William's bow (twanged) and the arrow split the apple on his son's head.
14. Once the kettle starts (singing) , you know that the water is boiling.
15. She is so rude that none of us can put up with her. tolerate
14. Once the kettle starts (singing) , you know that the water is boiling.
15. She is so rude that none of us can put up with her. tolerate
Vocab-1
1. The raging fire soon (spread) to the other buildings.
2. A high tax is (imposed) on all brands of cigarettes.
3. He invested a quite a (substantial) amount of money in the business venture.
4.We could not see a thing as the room was as dark as a (dungeon).
5. A (stud) o f wild horses was grazing in the field.
6. Our neighbors (had green eyes) when they saw our brand-new car.
7. I cannot read your handwriting, it is (illegible).
8. The steak I ordered was as tough as (leather).
This cloth feels as smooth as (velvet).
9.The red color on our flag (represents) brotherhood.
10. My father is usually bad tempered/like a bear with a sore head when he does not have enough sleep.
11. You should not interfere/ poke your nose in his personal affais.
2. A high tax is (imposed) on all brands of cigarettes.
3. He invested a quite a (substantial) amount of money in the business venture.
4.We could not see a thing as the room was as dark as a (dungeon).
5. A (stud) o f wild horses was grazing in the field.
6. Our neighbors (had green eyes) when they saw our brand-new car.
7. I cannot read your handwriting, it is (illegible).
8. The steak I ordered was as tough as (leather).
This cloth feels as smooth as (velvet).
9.The red color on our flag (represents) brotherhood.
10. My father is usually bad tempered/like a bear with a sore head when he does not have enough sleep.
11. You should not interfere/ poke your nose in his personal affais.
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