Part 6 Flashcards
under someone’s wing
to be mentored by someone
to be looked after and helped
he’s already stepped forward to take you under his wing.
The CEO decided to take the newest employee under his wing and show him how the company works.
How’s your work/ studying ?
I hope I’ve applied their knowledge and guidance into my work.
How have you been lately?
Things have been really busy lately, but all in all, I’m doing great.
superlative adjectives
the most beautiful
the highest
guise
an external appearance that is hiding something else
You’re just thinking of all the foreign holidays you’ll get to
take under the guise of going there on business!
He entered the office under the guise of a workman but was really a thief and stole some computers.
jolly
a very colloquial term used to describe holidays that are supposed to be purposeful, but are in reality an excuse for fun or involve more fun than work.
You thought you were finally getting to go on a British jolly!
Every year they have a staff training session in Blackpool but I think it’s just an excuse for a jolly.
before the ink was dry
happens too quickly, right away
He crashed the car before the ink was dry on the lease agreement.
impoverished
to be reduced to poverty
Ever since the shopping center closed the area has become run down and impoverished.
world domination
the state of controlling everything on the planet
to rule the world
to be in charge of, to be the leader of something
It was his plan to win the art competition and rule the world of portrait painting
excrete
[ɪkˈskrit]
When a person or animal excretes waste matter from their body, they get rid of it in faces, urine, or sweat.
The function of the kidneys is to excrete wastes from the body.
call a spade a spade
Linguists have noticed that men show a preference for more directness in conversation - calling a spade a spade and get the job done.
She always tells the truth. She calls a spade a spade.
gain the upper hand
Have you ever seen one of those nature shows, where you see males fighting in order to gain the upper hand or more simply gain a mate?
He’s so competitive. He’s always trying to gain the upper hand in our conversations.
accusatory
An accusatory look, remark, or tone of voice suggests blame or criticism.
…the accusatory tone of the questions.
People would be less defensive if you could sound less accusatory when you question people.
vein
（行文的）风格;（说话的）语气，情绪 Something that is written or spoken in a particular vein is written or spoken in that style or mood.
The girl now replies in similar vein.
soften the remark
As a manager, she has a great ability to soften a remark so that it’s not so negative.
direct statement infer
With a direct statement it’s not necessary to infer the meaning.
She never speaks directly. I’m always trying to infer what she means.
tag question
Using a tag question is a good way to bring the other person into the conversation.
hedge
an intentionally noncommittal or ambiguous statement
Hedging is a way to suggest alternate meanings or make a point less intensely.
Words like ‘perhaps’ and ‘seem’ are called hedges.
When you say `maybe’ you are just hedging.
包括： I think (我認為)、It would seem (看來)、 maybe (也許)、kind of (類似)、somewhat (有點)、 sort of (那種)、 I suppose (我猜想) 和 could be (可能)
flag up
If you flag up something such as a problem, you bring it to someone’s attention.
Staff can use the noticeboard to flag up any concerns.
I think there are more important issues and I just wanted to flag that up.
I approve.
a statement that you agree to something or accept it as satisfactory
- Teenager: Mom, I’ve decided to sign up for the art program at school. Mom: I approve.
- Johnny: What did you think of my new girlfriend? Mom: I approve.
I have no idea.
a statement that you do not know the answer to something
- Matt: When is the project for history class due? Tim: I have no idea.
- Janet: Where will the next book club be held? Ned: I have no idea.
dinge
make a dent or impression in
‘I kind of dinged the front fender today’
obscenity
[ɑbˈsɛnɪti, əb-]
Obscenity is behavior, art, or language that is sexual and offends or shocks people.
ravenous
If you are ravenous, you are extremely hungry.
..a pack of ravenous animals.
conincidental
Something that is coincidental is the result of a coincidence and has not been deliberately arranged.
Any resemblance to actual persons, places or events is purely coincidental.
resemblance
If there is a resemblance between two people or things, they are similar to each other.
There was a remarkable resemblance between him and Pete…
devalue
To devalue something means to cause it to be thought less impressive or less deserving of respect.
They spread tales about her in an attempt to devalue her work…
She feels devalued because she knows her husband has had affairs.
antifreeze
Antifreeze is a liquid which is added to water to stop it freezing. It is used in car radiators in cold weather.
exude
If someone exudes a quality or feeling, or if it exudes, they show that they have it to a great extent.
She exudes an air of relaxed calm…
A dogged air of confidence exuded.
dogged
顽强的;坚持不懈的 If you describe someone’s actions as dogged, you mean that they are determined to continue with something even if it becomes difficult or dangerous.
They have gained respect through sheer dogged determination.
enliven
To enliven events, situations, or people means to make them more lively or cheerful.
I love the way a good flirtation can enliven the most mundane situation…
Even the most boring meeting was enlivened by Dan’s presence.
crunch
(用计算器或计算机大量地)处理(数字) To crunch numbers means to do a lot of calculations using a calculator or computer.
I pored over the books with great enthusiasm, often crunching the numbers until 1:00 a.m.
grimace
If you grimace, you twist your face in an ugly way because you are annoyed, disgusted, or in pain.
She started to sit up, grimaced, and sank back weakly against the pillow…
heads up
This phrase refers to the movement of lifting up your head in order to pay attention to something. We frequently use it in situations where something is coming from above. The classic example is a baseball game where the ball is hit high in the air, and the players have to look up in order to see and catch it.
give you a heads up.
the big time
to be famous
This phrase refers to the concept of fame and fortune, such as by performing at important events and being a respected artist. One way to remember this phrase is to remember that famous artists always have “bigger” time slots at concerts.
