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so attracted by someone or something that you are always thinking about them (estar enamorado de alguien o algo) Está absolutamente enamorado de Yulia: hará todo lo que ella quiera. 开始学习
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besotted with (someone/something) He's absolutely besotted with Yulia - he'll do anything she wants.
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very pleased about something (sentirse orgulloso) Nos sentimos muy orgullosos cuando Sam ganó el premio del curso. 开始学习
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We were chuffed to bits when Sam won the course prize.
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very unhappy because you do not believe that an unpleasant situation will improve (abatido) Cada vez me siento más desanimado acerca de si estoy en el trabajo adecuado. 开始学习
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I'm becoming increasingly despondent about whether I'm in the right job.
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idiom. unhappy or without hope (sentirse deprimida) Ella se siente un poco deprimida, así que estoy tratando de animarla. 开始学习
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She's feeling a bit down in the dumps, so I'm trying to cheer her up.
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so surprised that you do not know what to do or say (estupefacta) Les contamos la noticia de Eva y se quedaron completamente estupefactos. 开始学习
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We told them the news about Eva and they were completely dumbfounded.
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extremely happy and excited (emocionado) La capitana del equipo estaba visiblemente emocionada al recoger el trofeo. 开始学习
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The team captain was visibly elated as she collected the trophy.
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so interested or involved in something that you think about nothing else (absorto en algo) Pat no estaba escuchando en absoluto y pasó todo el tiempo totalmente absorto en su teléfono móvil. 开始学习
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Pat wasn't listening at all and spent the entire time totally engrossed in his mobile phone.
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very surprised or shocked (estupefacto) Nos quedamos absolutamente estupefactos cuando Marvin renunció. 开始学习
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We were absolutely flabbergasted when Marvin resigned.
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looking at something and not paying attention to anything else (pegado a algo) Max tenía los ojos pegados a la pantalla de la computadora. 开始学习
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Max had his eyes glued to the computer screen.
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(Idiom) to show a very, very strong feeling of anger (enfadado) Al oír la decisión del juez se puso furioso. 开始学习
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On hearing the judge's decision he went apoplectic with rage.
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to become extremely angry (ponerse furioso) Una clienta se puso furiosa cuando no le quise devolver el dinero. 开始学习
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A customer went ballistic when I wouldn't give her a refund.
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if something grosses you out, it is so unpleasant that it makes you feel ill (dar asco) La visión de sangre me da muchísimo asco. 开始学习
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The sight of blood totally grosses me out.
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(idiom) loving someone very much [Perdidamente enamorado (de alguien)] Nos conocimos en 2015 y desde entonces estamos perdidamente enamorados el uno del otro. 开始学习
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head over heels in love (with someone) We met in 2015, and have been head over heels in love with each other ever since.
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extremely frightened, especially so that you cannot move or decide what to do (estar petrificado) No podía ver a dónde iba y estaba absolutamente petrificado. 开始学习
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I couldn't see where I was going and I was absolutely petrified.
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if someone or something repulses you, they are so unpleasant that you feel slightly ill when you see them or think about them (estar repugnado)) Nos repugnaba el desagradable olor. 开始学习
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We were repulsed by the disgusting smell.
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(idiom) extremely frightened (asustado de tu ingenio) Fue una gran película de terror, pero me asusté muchísimo. 开始学习
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It was a great horror film but I was scared out of my wits.
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showing that you think you are not very good or important (ser modesto) Xavier intentaba ser modesto e hizo uno o dos comentarios autocríticos sobre su carrera. 开始学习
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Xavier was trying to be modest and made one or two self-deprecating remarks about his career.
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allowing yourself to have or to do something special that you like very much, often something that you should not have or do (autocomplaciente) No gastan mucho en lujos y nunca han tenido un estilo de vida particularmente autocomplaciente. 开始学习
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They don't spend much on luxuries and have never had a particularly self-indulgent lifestyle.
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a self-made man or woman has become successful without help from other people (salir adelante por sí mismo) Ella es una millonaria que se hizo a sí misma y construyó la empresa desde absolutamente nada. 开始学习
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She's a self-made millionaire and built up the company from absolutely nothing.
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someone who behaves in a calm and confident way in difficult situations (confianza en sí mismo) Aborda los problemas con una confianza tranquila y serena. 开始学习
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He tackles problems with a calm, self-possessed confidence.
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used for talking about people who have the qualities that a particular type of person should have (apreciarse a sí mismo) Ningún cocinero que se precie utilizaría jamás salsa de paquete. 开始学习
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No self-respecting cook would ever use gravy from a packet.
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choosing not to have or to do something that you want in order to help other people (abnegada devoción, autosacrificio) Pippa fue elogiada con razón por su abnegada devoción a las causas comunitarias. 开始学习
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Pippa was rightfully praised for her self-sacrificing devotion to community causes.
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showing how pleased you are about your own situation in a way that annoys other people (satisfacción de sí mismo) 'Somos los primeros', dijo Karl con una sonrisa de satisfacción. 开始学习
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We've just come first,' Karl said with a self-satisfied smile.
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when you make yourself believe something good that is not true, especially something about yourself (acto de autoengaño) Poner excusas para su comportamiento no era más que un acto de autoengaño. 开始学习
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Making excuses for her behaviour was nothing more than an act of self-deception.
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to help someone to become able to do things for themself and not depend on other people (Fomentar la autosuficiencia) Fue un intento de fomentar la autosuficiencia en sus hijos y alentarlos a ser independientes. 开始学习
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It was an attempt to foster self-reliance in their children and encourage them to be independent.
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to have doubts about whether you are as important as other people and deserve to be respected and treated well (cuestionar tu autoestima) Me había deprimido mucho y estaba empezando a cuestionar genuinamente mi propia autoestima. 开始学习
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I had become very depressed and was genuinely beginning to question my own self-worth.
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(idiom) to spend a lot of time feeling that your situation is worse than other people’s and that people should feel sad for you (revolcarse en la autocompasión) Las cosas no son tan malas como parecen, Blaise simplemente se está regodeando en la autocompasión. 开始学习
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Things aren't really as bad as they sound, Blaise is just wallowing in self-pity.
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to be always talking about yourself or your achievements in a way that annoys other people (Estar lleno de ti mismo) Christian siempre piensa que sus ideas son las mejores, pero está tan lleno de sí mismo. 开始学习
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Christian always thinks his ideas are the best, he's just so full of himself.
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(idiom) correctly, following all the rules or systems for doing something in a strict way (por el libro) Probablemente deberíamos seguir las instrucciones y hacer todo según el libro. 开始学习
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We probably ought to follow the instructions and do everything by the book.
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(idiom) to stop being shy and begin to confidently show your real character and feelings (salir del caparazón) Derek realmente ha salido de su caparazón desde que empezó a trabajar aquí. 开始学习
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Derek has really come out of his shell since he started working here.
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(idiom) someone who likes to do the same thing at the same time every day (criatura de costumbres)) Mi papá siempre quería cenar a las 7 de la tarde. Era un hombre de costumbres. 开始学习
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My Dad always wanted dinner at 7pm. He was a real creature of habit.
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someone who is determined to succeed and who works hard to achieve this (emprendedor) Patty es una verdadera emprendedora y está decidida a conseguir el puesto más alto. 开始学习
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Patty is a real go-getter, she's determined to land the top job.
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(idiom) to be likely to become angry or offended very easily, especially about something that other people think should not upset you (ser rencoroso) Lo siento, pero nadie lo ha tratado injustamente. Siempre ha sido rencoroso. 开始学习
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have a chip on your shoulder I'm sorry, but no one has treated him unfairly. He's always had a chip on his shoulder.
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to be very enthusiastic about a particular activity and spend all the time you can doing it or talking about it Nadia lives and breathes tennis - she spends every weekend either playing or watching it. 开始学习
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live and breathe (something)
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someone who is unkind or unpleasant Don't pay attention to anything Roger says, he's such a nasty piece of work. 开始学习
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someone who enjoys being with other people and easily becomes friends with them Karin is really enjoying making new friends, but then she's always been a people person. 开始学习
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someone who spoils other people’s fun by being negative and complaining What's the matter - why are you being such a wet blanket? 开始学习
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a difficult journey involving a lot of effort It was a long and arduous journey across the desert. 开始学习
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a different way of travelling to a place There's a lot of traffic so I'm looking for an alternative route. 开始学习
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a quiet village which is not near to places where most things happen Yarthorpe is a pretty backwater village about three miles from the coast. 开始学习
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A bumpy flight is uncomfortable because of bad weather. It might be a bit of a bumpy flight because of the strong winds. 开始学习
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large groups of people with lots of noise and activity Bustling crowds filled the market square. 开始学习
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a way of travelling to a place that is longer than it needs to be because it is not direct He took a circuitous route to the park, to avoid passing her house. 开始学习
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the nervous or confused feeling that people sometimes get when they arrive in a place that has a very different culture from their own Studying here is very different to my home country so it was a bit of a culture shock at first. 开始学习
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a person who shows good judgement and is able to tell whether something is good when they travel The discerning traveller will appreciate the attention to detail in this hotel. 开始学习
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a place you travel to that is far away from your home Viajar a destinos tan lejanos puede resultar muy caro. 开始学习
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Travelling to such far-flung destinations can prove very expensive.
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It was only a fleeting visit so we didn't see as much as we would have liked. 开始学习
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It's ok, I'm not stopping – it's just a flying visit. 开始学习
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the best place to travel to in order to do something Cyprus has always been my go-to destination when I want to relax. 开始学习
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a very famous and well-known building or object that you can recognise easily and is often believed to represent a particular idea (monumento emblemático) La Estatua de la Libertad es un monumento emblemático. 开始学习
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The Statue of Liberty is an iconic landmark.
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a visit that is not planned We had a couple of hours before the train left so we made an impromptu visit to the art gallery. 开始学习
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a slow and relaxed walk (paseo tranquilo) Después del almuerzo di un tranquilo paseo por la playa. 开始学习
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After lunch I took a leisurely stroll along the beach.
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a flight which travels a long distance (vuelos de larga distancia) A Tom a menudo le resulta difícil dormir en vuelos de larga distancia. 开始学习
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Tom often finds it difficult to sleep on long-haul flights.
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travel to a country across the sea from your country (viaje al extranjero) ¿Le gustaría un trabajo que implicara viajar al extranjero? 开始学习
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Would you enjoy a job involving overseas travel?
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a very dangerous journey (viaje peligroso) Tuvieron que soportar un peligroso viaje a través del tormentoso océano. 开始学习
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They had to endure a perilous journey across the stormy ocean.
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a way of travelling to a place which provides beautiful views of nature We decided to take the scenic route along the coast road. 开始学习
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work for a customer that is of a very low standard The food was delicious but I wouldn't recommend the place because of the incredibly shoddy service. 开始学习
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A smooth flight does not shake or frighten you. Condtions are good and we're expecting a smooth flight down to Pensacola today. 开始学习
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a bad situation in which a plane, train, etc. leaves or arrives late and this should not have been allowed I am writing to request a refund because of the unacceptable delay to my journey. 开始学习
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a situation in which a plane, train, etc. leaves or arrives late but it was impossible to stop this happening We want to apologise to customers for this unavoidable delay. 开始学习
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(idiom) a journey without any problems or anything unusual or exciting happening (viaje sin incidentes) They arrived in Liverpool after an uneventful journey. 开始学习
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Ellos llegaron a Liverpool después de un viaje sin incidentes.
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a situation in which a plane, train, etc. leaves or arrives late but no one expected this After an unforeseen delay of over five hours, the ferry eventually left. 开始学习
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one of the best places in the world to travel to Hawaii is often considered a world-class destination. 开始学习
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used for telling someone that you do not believe what they have just said He claims he can’t go because he has to catch up on work – a likely story. 开始学习
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used when you are telling someone something that you do not want anyone else to know about Between you and me, I think she’s got problems with her boyfriend. 开始学习
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used when you want to make sure that someone understands your comments correctly, especially when you are criticizing something Don’t get me wrong, it’s a good school, but sometimes their ideas are a bit old-fashioned. 开始学习
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for an extremely small amount of time For a split second I thought he had left. 开始学习
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Leslie is hands down the nicest person I know. 开始学习
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to make someone feel extremely frightened The film scared the wits out of us. 开始学习
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scare the wits out of (someone)
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something that happens by chance and that helps you to achieve something By a stroke of luck, Mia was travelling on the same train. 开始学习
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used for saying that there are many advantages in doing something There's a lot to be said for using public transport. 开始学习
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there's a lot to be said for (something)
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used for saying that you will know in the future whether something is true or right Time will tell whether he made the right choice. 开始学习
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used for saying that the words you have chosen are not as extreme as they could have been We were frustrated about the delay, to put it mildly. 开始学习
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to reduce the rate, level, or amount of something Our main responsibility is to bring down the rate of unemployment. 开始学习
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bring down (the cost/number/rate of ...)
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to change your opinion or decision because someone has persuaded you to agree with them We were sure she’d come round to our way of thinking in the end. 开始学习
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come round to (a way of thinking / the idea)
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to think of something such as an idea or a plan Is this the best solution you can come up with? 开始学习
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come up with (a solution/strategy)
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to use something that you have gradually gained or saved As an actor, you often draw on your own life experience. 开始学习
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draw on (your experience/observations)
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to turn the pages of a book, magazine, newspaper, etc. very quickly looking at some of the pages for a very short time Recently, I was flicking through the pages of a book on scientific discoveries. 开始学习
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flick through (something)
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to stop something from progressing or developing as it should Long-term water shortages can hold back economic progress. 开始学习
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to not have much hope that something will happen He held out little hope that his idea would ever be accepted. 开始学习
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to get a particular result or reaction The new proposal met with strong opposition from students. 开始学习
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meet with (criticism/opposition/resistance)
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to invest a lot of money in something in order to improve it or make it successful Last year the government ploughed more than £80 million into road repairs. 开始学习
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plough (money) into (something)
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to offer an idea, opinion, reason etc, especially so that people can discuss it and make a decision He rejected all the proposals put forward by the committee. 开始学习
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put forward (an explanation / an idea / a proposal)
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if you run up against problems, difficulties etc, you have to deal with them We ran up against a few problems at the start of the project. 开始学习
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run up against (a difficulty/problem)
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to find something by accident I stumbled across a really interesting article about wild swimming yesterday. 开始学习
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stumble across (something)
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if someone in authority throws out a plan, proposal etc, they refuse to accept it The judge threw out their claim. 开始学习
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throw out (charges / claims / a suggestion)
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confused and not knowing what to do I was at a loss to understand what had happened. 开始学习
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used for showing that something is not very good by emphasising that your description of it is the best thing you can say about it The government’s response seems to have been at best confused and at worst dishonest. 开始学习
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if things are at odds with each other, they are different or opposite when they should be the same What parts of our lifestyle are fundamentally at odds with achieving a sustainable future? 开始学习
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used about important issues that are involved in a situation or could be decided by it Few voters had any idea of the issues at stake. 开始学习
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if one thing exists or happens at the expense of another, the second thing suffers or is not done properly because of the first Patrick was doing great things in the job, but at the expense of his health. 开始学习
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at the expense of (something)
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in a leading or important position in something These environmental issues are cuurrently at the forefront of public debate. 开始学习
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at the forefront of (something)
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to be watching carefully in order to find, obtain, or avoid something or someone Police in Brighton are on the lookout for a gang of car thieves. 开始学习
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be on the lookout for (something/someone)
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if someone does something in a big way, they do it a lot, or they think it is important Sports coaches have come to depend on video analysis in a big way. 开始学习
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In all likelihood the vase was made in the seventeenth century. 开始学习
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feeling great respect and admiration for someone or something Jeff has always been totally in awe of his father. 开始学习
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in awe of (someone/something)
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if a law or rule is in force, it is being applied and people must obey it The ban on oil exports remains in force. 开始学习
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likely to be damaged or destroyed The crisis put thousands of jobs in jeopardy. 开始学习
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rude and not at all appropriate His joke about her divorce was in very poor taste. 开始学习
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considering something that happened in the past, using knowledge or information that you did not have at that time In retrospect, we should never have allowed that to happen. 开始学习
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of the same quality as or at the same level as Profits should be on a par with last year. 开始学习
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on a par with (something/someone)
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in a place that is able to be seen by many people Her work is on display at the gallery. 开始学习
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nervous and unable to relax because you are worried The events of the past few days had left her feeling tense and on edge. 开始学习
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Machines as powerful as this are not yet on the market. 开始学习
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at that exact moment or place Any workers found breaking these rules will be sacked on the spot. 开始学习
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strongly criticized or damaged Both candidates have come under attack for their health-care proposals. 开始学习
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having formally promised to tell the truth in a court of law Lying under oath is an extremely serious offence. 开始学习
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The diet industry comes under scrutiny in tonight’s programme. 开始学习
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if a place is under siege, it is surrounded by soldiers in order to attack those defending it The town had been under siege for weeks and food was in short supply. 开始学习
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likely to be harmed or damaged An ancient religious custom is under threat. 开始学习
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Lee decided to keep her plans under wraps for a while. 开始学习
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an attempt or guess that is not likely to be successful but that is worth trying It’s a long shot, but I’ll ask her. 开始学习
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at the most modern and advanced point in the development of something These models are at the leading edge of computer design. 开始学习
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a situation in which no further progress is possible Have the trade negotiations really come to a dead end? 开始学习
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from the beginning again, not using all the work that you have done before We’ll have to do the whole thing again from scratch. 开始学习
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to do something for a long time without achieving any results because you always return to the same problem that you cannot solve We talked for hours, but we were just going round in circles. 开始学习
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being planned or prepared in order to happen or be available soon Have you got any new projects in the pipeline? 开始学习
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doing or thinking the right things The figures show we are on the right track. 开始学习
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a difficulty that causes mistakes or prevents progress A problem with a supplier has become a major stumbling block. 开始学习
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minor problems that a new company, project, product etc may have in the beginning We've been having a few teething problems, but generally things are going well. 开始学习
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to find new ways of doing things, especially of solving problems Employees are encouraged to think outside the box and develop creative solutions. 开始学习
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someone or something that is new, interesting, and exciting It's great having Flavia with us - she's a real breath of fresh air. 开始学习
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There was more than a grain of truth in what he’d said. 开始学习
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short periods when you feel very anxious I occasionally suffer from bouts of anxiety at work. 开始学习
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a sudden strong feeling of anger that you cannot control Just leave!' he shouted, in a fit of anger. 开始学习
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a sudden strong reaction of laughing Everyone collapsed in fits of laughter. 开始学习
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a very small sign that something might improve or succeed The transplant offers Lucy and her parents a new glimmer of hope. 开始学习
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a soft weak light that is not steady Ahead of us we suddenly saw a faint glimmer of light. 开始学习
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a slight feeling of anger and unhappiness about something Yes, he has.', she nodded, with a hint of bitterness in her voice. 开始学习
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a small amount of irony (= a form of humour in which you use words to express the opposite of what the words really mean) His writing contains a cheerful hint of irony. 开始学习
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a very strong, sudden feeling of regret I felt a pang of regret that I hadn't made time to visit her. 开始学习
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a very strong, sudden feeling of guilt You can eat these without a pang of guilt as they're very healthy. 开始学习
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a period of time when an audience reacts by clapping their hands I want you all to give her a big round of applause. 开始学习
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a way of thinking about a particular subject or idea that is shared by a group of people There are at least three schools of thought on that subject. 开始学习
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a small amount of information that helps to prove something Every scrap of evidence has to be investigated. 开始学习
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a very intelligent act or idea At the time, giving Juan the job seemed like a stroke of genius. 开始学习
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something that happens by chance and that helps you to achieve something By a stroke of luck, Felix was going there on the same day. 开始学习
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to be blamed for something that is not your fault, especially because someone else wants to avoid being blamed You don't want to become a scapegoat for everything that has gone wrong. 开始学习
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to understand the way that another person thinks because you often have the same ideas and opinions as they do I feel like you and I are really on the same wavelength. 开始学习
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be on the same wavelength
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to stop or end a situation in which progress is impossible because the people or groups involved cannot agree Management and unions need to talk in order to break the stalemate. 开始学习
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a small object that you like very much and keep in order to remind you of someone or something That silver bracelet was a cherished keepsake from her grandmother. 开始学习
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the rate at which employees leave an organization and new employees arrive High employee turnover is not surprising when the hours are so long. 开始学习
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faults and problems in something or someone that make them useless or less effective It’s better to look past these flaws and shortcomings rather than dwell on them. 开始学习
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to carefully read something written or printed and mark any mistakes so that they can be corrected Proofread all professional correspondence carefully before it goes out. 开始学习
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when you only use the ability to control your thoughts and behaviour in order to achieve something I've no idea how Katja managed to finish the race - it must have been sheer willpower. 开始学习
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to cause a strong, negative, and often angry reaction to something that has happened, especially a political or social change An insensitive comment by the lead singer sparked an angry backlash from fans. 开始学习
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a time when an event causes an important change to take place It was a watershed moment in the history of our country. 开始学习
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to accept that someone else does not have the same opinion as you and agree not to argue about it any more On that point, we’ll have to agree to differ. 开始学习
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to discuss a problem or difficult situation with someone in order to make it better I think it’s time we cleared the air, don’t you? 开始学习
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to say that you will definitely not allow or accept something You certainly deserve an increase, but I have to draw the line at 4%. 开始学习
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draw the line at (something)
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to find something that people can agree about, especially when they disagree about other things Despite their differences, they found common ground when it came to this issue. 开始学习
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to immediately establish a bad relationship with someone when you first meet them or first start working with them Unfortunately I got off on the wrong foot with the project manager. 开始学习
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get off on the wrong foot
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a situation in which the rules are not clear, or in which you are not sure what is right or wrong Exactly what this means in practice is still a bit of a grey area. 开始学习
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to agree to do something that someone wants, if they do something that you want The deal depends heavily on you agreeing to meet them halfway. 开始学习
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to definitely decide the details of something Does that give us enough time to nail down the finer points in the contract? 开始学习
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nail down the finer points
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something that people cannot agree on and that stops them from continuing with a discussion It's now a major sticking point in the negotiations. 开始学习
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the most basic fact or issue in a situation The bottom line is that we need to come up with another ten thousand pounds of funding. 开始学习
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to close a business, stop providing a service, or get rid of workers that you do not need Almost 1,000 jobs were axed. 开始学习
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to argue very angrily with someone Angry students clashed with riot police in Miami yesterday. 开始学习
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to say publicly that you think someone or something is bad or wrong Politicians have condemned the attacks. 开始学习
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to say that something such as a fact is not true or correct He disputed claims that the drug had not been adequately tested. 开始学习
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to give information about something, especially something that should be kept secret The newspaper refused to divulge its sources. 开始学习
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to praise someone or something The headteacher was lauded for her bravery in such a dangerous situation. 开始学习
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to tell private or secret information to journalists or to the public Staff were interviewed to find out who leaked the story. 开始学习
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to remove someone from a position of power, especially in order to take that position The chairman was ousted from the committee last month. 开始学习
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to promise seriously and publicly to do something Recently the minister had pledged his support to the organisation. 开始学习
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to express strong approval or admiration for someone or something, especially in public Mayor Dixon praised the efforts of those involved in the rescue. 开始学习
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to cause a reaction, especially an angry one Her speech provoked a furious response from protestors. 开始学习
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to stop something from continuing They acted quickly to quash the rumours. 开始学习
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to decide not to continue with something such as a plan or an event Plans had to be scrapped because of a lack of funding. 开始学习
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to criticise someone or something severely The film has been slammed by critics. 开始学习
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to make something happen, especially something involving violence or angry feelings His visit to the city sparked mass demonstrations. 开始学习
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to praise someone or something because you want other people to think they are good or important She’s being touted as a possible challenger for the title. 开始学习
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to promise that you will do something They have vowed to provide compensation for those affected. 开始学习
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from one place to another and back again many times A good journalist goes back and forth between different sources to check their facts. 开始学习
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involving one idea that is clearly right and another that is clearly wrong, so that it is not difficult for you to make a moral decision Sadly it’s not a simple black and white issue. 开始学习
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used for saying that something is generally true, but not completely By and large the book was well received, although it was criticised for its accuracy. 开始学习
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used for saying that two people or things are completely different from each other Even though they’re twins, their personalities are chalk and cheese. 开始学习
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already clearly decided or settled The final decision is unlikely to be cut and dried. 开始学习
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instructions and warnings about what you should and should not do in a particular situation Here is a list of do’s and don’ts for anyone planning to start a business. 开始学习
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used for emphasising the main point or the most important reason for something First and foremost, it's your communication skills that will help you succeed. 开始学习
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if there is give and take between people, each person allows the other to get something that they want They said the secret of a happy marriage was a little bit of give and take. 开始学习
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stopping and starting again many times, rather than progressing steadily I've been so busy that I've only been able to work on it in fits and starts. 开始学习
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all the details or facts that you need to know in order to deal with a complicated situation, process, etc. Understanding all the ins and outs of the story is very important. 开始学习
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not certain and with a risk of death or serious failure It had been touch and go for him in the hospital, but he had eventually recovered. 开始学习
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a way of finding a good method that involves trying several possibilities and learning from your mistakes I've figured out how to use it through trial and error. 开始学习
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known to be good and effective It's a tried and tested method of getting food stains out of clothing. 开始学习
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to not belong to a group that has information and makes decisions about something Sorry but I've no idea what's happening, I'm out of the loop. 开始学习
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to spend a long time getting to the main point of what you are saying, especially because it is embarrassing Stop beating around the bush and tell me the truth. 开始学习
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to understand the basic meaning that someone is trying to express So that's the main diffculty. Do you catch my drift? 开始学习
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to talk to someone about something that has been worrying you, so that you feel better about it He came to see me because he wanted to get a few things off his chest. 开始学习
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get (something) off your chest
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to understand something completely wrongly I tried explaining it to my parents, but they got the wrong end of the stick. 开始学习
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get the wrong end of the stick
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if two people get their wires crossed, they become confused because they each think that the other one is talking about something else We got our wires crossed about what time we were supposed to meet. 开始学习
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used for saying that you did not know about something, especially when you are annoyed about this ‘Ria says she’s going to borrow your car.’ ‘It’s news to me!’ 开始学习
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Paola is incredibly nervous, she wouldn't say boo to a goose. 开始学习
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to tell someone something, often something that should be kept secret Come on, spill the beans - what did he say? 开始学习
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to communicate with someone that you have not seen for some time in order to find out how they are, what is happening etc It'll be great to touch base with Sara and Karl again. 开始学习
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touch base with (someone)
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to say something nice about someone or to someone Paying someone a compliment about their work can be really motivating for them. 开始学习
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pay (someone) a compliment
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to bring you a lot of benefit Thorough lesson planning always pays dividends. 开始学习
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to do something kind for someone because another person has done something kind for you Thanks for your generosity and I promise to pay it forward by helping when I can. 开始学习
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to say that you support something although you do not really, especially when you do nothing to prove your support Most people only paid lip service to the rules. 开始学习
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pay lip service to (something)
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to accept responsibility for your actions and deal with what happens because of them Either we do something about this now or we pay the consequences later. 开始学习
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to have to deal with the bad effects of something that you have done One day you'll pay the price for your selfish behaviour. 开始学习
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to pay much too much for something You pay through the nose for drinks in city centre restaurants. 开始学习
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to praise someone or something publicly The town paid tribute to the firefighters who died. 开始学习
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pay tribute to (someone/something)
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to pay for everything that you need or use yourself, rather than allowing or expecting other people to pay for you He's an adult now, he should be able to pay his own way. 开始学习
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to show respect for someone by visiting them, sending them a message, or attending their funeral Thousands turned up to pay their respects to a great leader. 开始学习
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to happen or make something happen at a faster rate The increased capital could greatly accelerate economic development. 开始学习
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to become less or make something become less Rain forest habitats are slowly diminishing. 开始学习
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to become gradually less or smaller over a period of time until almost nothing remains Water supplies have dwindled to their lowest level in ten years. 开始学习
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to increase, especially at a fast rate that causes problems The company is in debt and its costs are rapidly escalating. 开始学习
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to suddenly increase the amount or level of something When they hiked up the tax rates, I was forced to close down my business. 开始学习
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to get larger or stronger over a period of time Discontent continues to mount among the younger population. 开始学习
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if something such as an amount, rate, or value plummets, it suddenly becomes much lower Following a massive reduction in customer spending, profits plummeted dramatically. 开始学习
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if an amount or level plunges, it suddenly becomes much lower The temperature is expected to plunge below zero degrees overnight. 开始学习
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to become less strong or likely His pain had receded a little. 开始学习
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if an amount, value, or cost skyrockets, it rises quickly to a very high level It's a reflection of the skyrocketing cost of healthcare. 开始学习
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to be suddenly reduced to a much lower level Profits slumped to under $250 million. 开始学习
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to quickly increase to a high level Unemployment has soared in the past few months. 开始学习
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to continuously become worse, more, or less As oil prices rise, consumers have been hit by spiralling energy costs. 开始学习
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to increase a lot very quickly The value of exports surged last year, recording an all-time high. 开始学习
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to increase in amount or number Attendance figures have swollen to 37,000 this season. 开始学习
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to become weaker or less important By the end of the year their popularity was beginning to wane. 开始学习
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Her family must be made of money judging by her lavish lifestyle. 开始学习
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to be having a lot of success or good luck Sales figures were climbing and they were sure they were on a roll. 开始学习
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Don’t worry about Ed buying the food, he’s rolling in it. 开始学习
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to be something that provides your main income Tourism is the island’s bread and butter. 开始学习
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to have less money than you need With rising interest rates, many homeowners are beginning to feel the pinch. 开始学习
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Tavia is so hard up that she can't afford to put the heating on. 开始学习
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to manage to live or keep a business working even though you are not earning much money It's been a difficult year for the business but we're just about managing to keep our head above water. 开始学习
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keep your head above water
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money that you earn very easily without much work or effort They're charging £6.50 for this? It's money for old rope. 开始学习
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used for emphasising that something is not available or possible, or that you will not do it They're more expensive than other firms but I wouldn't change them for love nor money. 开始学习
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used for saying that someone should do something, especially spend money, to show that they mean what they say instead of just talking about it The company claims to care about the environment, but it should put its money where its mouth is. 开始学习
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put your money where your mouth is
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to begin to have an effect on someone His mistakes in the past are finally beginning to catch up with him. 开始学习
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An officer hit upon the idea of analysing the garage's CCTV footage. 开始学习
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hit upon (an idea / a solution)
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to not tell someone something, or to not show how you feel He said everything was OK, but I knew he was keeping something back. 开始学习
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to think carefully about something over a period of time They’ll need time to mull over the proposals. 开始学习
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to try to find out information about someone or something I found two men nosing around the boat. 开始学习
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to find something bad or illegal and get rid of it The mayor said his first commitment was to root out corruption in the city. 开始学习
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root out (corruption / discrimination / a problem)
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to think carefully and form an opinion about a person or a situation It was hard to size up whether people were really telling the truth. 开始学习
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size up (someone/something)
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to try to find out someone’s opinions, ideas, feelings etc. by talking to them He decided to go back to the station and sound out the other detectives there. 开始学习
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to explain your opinion clearly and defend it in a determined way Political leaders are busy staking out their positions on this issue. 开始学习
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stake out (a claim / position)
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to wait outside a building and watch it, especially because something exciting or illegal is happening The police are staking out her home in case she returns. 开始学习
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stake out (a house / building)
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to mark an area with fences or posts to show that it belongs to someone The settlers would arrive in a place and immediately stake out their territory. 开始学习
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to find something by accident I've recently stumbled across one of her old journals, which is fascinating. 开始学习
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stumble across (something)
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to find someone or something after a long search We finally managed to track him down in Barcelona. 开始学习
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track down (someone/something)
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if a problem, someone’s behaviour etc. baffles you, you cannot understand it or solve it Detectives remain baffled by these crimes. 开始学习
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to make someone give you money or do what you want by threatening to give information about them Someone was trying to blackmail him with pictures showing them together. 开始学习
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to deliberately give a false idea to someone about what you intend to do, or about the facts of a situation, especially in order to gain an advantage She managed to bluff her way through the interview, and was given the job. 开始学习
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bluff your way through (something)
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to make someone believe something that is not true in order to persuade them to do something Thieves dressed as security staff conned the guard into unlocking the building. 开始学习
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con (someone) into (doing something)
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to make someone feel confused or surprised, especially by not behaving in the way they expect She confounded her critics by winning the race. 开始学习
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to choose to believe something that is not true You're deluding yourself if you think we'll win this easily. 开始学习
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to cheat someone, usually when you and this person are doing something illegal together or planning to cheat someone else together The getaway driver double-crossed them by hiding some of the money and talking to the police. 开始学习
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to trick someone into believing something that is not true or into doing something that is stupid or illegal Henson duped the couple into letting him into their home. 开始学习
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dupe (someone) into (doing something)
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to make someone believe something that is not true If he told you this painting is genuine, then you've been hoodwinked. 开始学习
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to make someone do what you want them to do, especially buy something, before they are sure or ready She’d been hustled into selling the house too quickly. 开始学习
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to make someone feel confused Doctors were perplexed by her condition. 开始学习
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to trick someone in order to get money or something from them I was scammed by a young woman who said she was fundraising. 开始学习
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if you are stumped by something, you cannot explain or answer it Even the experts are stumped by this strange weather. 开始学习
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to cheat someone in order to get their money The landlord tried to swindle us out of our deposit. 开始学习
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swindle (someone/something) out of (something/someone)
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to be doing something that will not get the result that you want They’re barking up the wrong tree by questioning her, she clearly doesn't know anything. 开始学习
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be barking up the wrong tree
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to be caught doing something wrong He was caught red-handed with the money in his bag. 开始学习
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I've got an idea but I'm going to keep it under wraps for a few weeks. 开始学习
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keep (something) under wraps
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to tell someone something that was intended to be secret Kim let the cat out of the bag about her true intentions. 开始学习
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let the cat out of the bag
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to discover or understand exactly why a situation is the way it is, especially when something is wrong There's something strange about this but I can't quite put my finger on it. 开始学习
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put your finger on (something)
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something that is not relevant that makes you confused or takes your attention away from what you should be concentrating on I don't think that information is useful at all – it's just a red herring. 开始学习
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something that rings a bell sounds familiar to you, although you cannot remember the exact details The name rings a bell. Isn’t he an architect? 开始学习
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an embarrassing secret about your past that you do not want anyone to know The press were desperately trying to find a few skeletons in her cupboard. 开始学习
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to believe that something dishonest, illegal, or wrong has happened When I saw the look they gave each other I smelled a rat. 开始学习
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used for saying that someone or something is more interesting, impressive, complicated etc. than they seem to be From the outside it's just an ordinary cupboard, but there's more to it than meets the eye. 开始学习
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there's more to (someone/something) than meets the eye
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an extreme event caused by weather, for example a flood, that causes a lot of damage and serious problems for the people who live where it happens The devastating wildfires last year were the worst climate catastrophe in our country's history. 开始学习
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the process by which the surface of land or rock near the sea is gradually damaged by the sea and begins to disappear Coastal erosion has led to some roads on the island being rebuilt. 开始学习
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an event which causes a lot of damage to the natural world and serious problems for people or animals living there The removal of such large areas of rainforest is nothing short of an ecological catastrophe. 开始学习
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an event which causes a lot of damage to the natural world and serious problems for people or animals living there The collapse of the dam has been described as an environmental catastrophe. 开始学习
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the process of the natural word changing into a worse condition We cannot ignore the impact of environmental degradation on human health. 开始学习
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the process by which the surface of land or rock is gradually damaged by water, wind etc. and slowly begins to disappear A number of communities have been affected by the gradual erosion of the country's coastline. 开始学习
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the process of working to protect the places that particular animals or plants usually live or grow in so that these places are not damaged or destroyed Habitat preservation, especially forests and jungles, has been described as the most important issue facing humanity today. 开始学习
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waste that is dangerous to people's health or safety The dust produced has to be disposed of as hazardous waste. 开始学习
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used food, packaging or other things that people throw away from their homes The strikes will have an impact on the collection of household waste. 开始学习
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an event that causes a very large amount of people to die, suffer or live in very bad conditions Unless more countries offer support, these droughts will result in a humanitarian catastrophe. 开始学习
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useless materials, substances, or parts that are left after the production of goods in factories This process is able to recycle certain kinds of industrial waste. 开始学习
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the type of place that particular sea creatures or plants usually live or grow in Sunlit coral reefs are one of the most famous marine habitats. 开始学习
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the type of place that a particular animal or plant usually lives or grows in, for example a desert, forest or lake It's a rare bird that is in danger of losing its natural habitat. 开始学习
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a place in the sea where wind turbines are used for producing electricity from the power of the wind (parque eólico marino) Un nuevo parque eólico marino es una propuesta para el futuro suministro de energía. 开始学习
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A new offshore windfarm is one proposal for a future energy supply.
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waste that decays naturally and does not harm the environment The restaurant composts all organic waste and uses recycled takeaway packaging. 开始学习
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when the type of place that a particular animal or plant usually lives or grows in is becoming smaller This species is threatened by shrinking habitat, hunting, and other human activity. 开始学习
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the process by which soil is gradually removed by the rain, wind, or sea Planting trees and shrubs can help prevent soil erosion and reduce the risk of flooding. 开始学习
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the development of a country or region that does not use more natural resources than can be replaced and so does not harm the environment Agriculture should be more focused on sustainable devlopment irrespective of the costs involved. 开始学习
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tourism that does not harm the environment As well as supporting local economies, these farms serve as models for sustainable tourism. 开始学习
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when used food, packaging or other things that people have thrown away is removed from homes or public buildings Check our website for details of waste collection times over the holiday period. 开始学习
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the process of getting rid of waste It's an opportunity to tackle pollution and adopt responsible waste disposal practices. 开始学习
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the process by which the surface of land or rock is gradually damaged by wind and begins to disappear Trees store nutrients and water in the ground and protect soil against wind erosion. 开始学习
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an area of land filled with trees that particular animals or plants usually live or grow in Their short wings enable them to twist and turn as they hunt in their woodland habitat. 开始学习
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to be in a position in which you have to choose between two things that are not good Either someone loses their job or everyone takes a pay cut. We’re stuck between a rock and a hard place on this. 开始学习
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be stuck between a rock and a hard place
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Louis helped me when I was in a tight spot financially. 开始学习
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no longer believed to be guilty of something bad or illegal They’ve arrested someone else so it looks like Dylan’s in the clear. 开始学习
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to make someone feel suddenly very frightened or worried Just hearing his name made Alice's blood run cold. 开始学习
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make (someone's) blood run cold
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to cause problems by making suggestions or criticisms Laura’s been making waves with her comments about the lack of resources and budget. 开始学习
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to make you feel very angry Knowing that they could have avoided this makes my blood boil. 开始学习
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used for saying that a situation is still difficult although it has improved With several other charges pending, the company is not out of the woods yet. 开始学习
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not be out of the woods yet
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We decided to leave before things got out of hand. 开始学习
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behaving in a way that other people do not approve of That comment was totally out of line. 开始学习
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to cause problems by changing a situation that is considered satisfactory It’s important that no one says anything to rock the boat at this stage in the negotiations. 开始学习
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using any method that is needed to do or achieve something We’re going to need to meet the deadline by any means necessary. 开始学习
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compared to any level of quality or achievement used for judging someone or something What the programmers have created is simply incredible by any standard. 开始学习
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available only to people who have been formally invited Membership of the club was by invitation only. 开始学习
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appropriate and not at all rude Only jokes that are in good taste should be incorporated into your speech. 开始学习
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something that is in its infancy has only just started to develop Tourism on the island is still very much in its infancy. 开始学习
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if you can see someone or something in your mind’s eye, you can imagine or remember what they look like Did you have a clear vision of the painting in your mind’s eye before you started? 开始学习
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if something looks out of place, it is in a position where it does not belong or look good It’s a lovely table but it would look out of place with all our antique furniture. 开始学习
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It was just another uneventful day at work; nothing out of the ordinary happened. 开始学习
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used for saying that something is definitely not a possibility Taking a holiday then is out of the question. 开始学习
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designed to attract a lot of attention, often by being brightly coloured or decorated Her room had been decorated with flamboyant patterned wallpaper. 开始学习
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very bright and colourful in an ugly way Bright, garish colours were the height of fashion in the 1980s. 开始学习
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We pulled up outside an imposing building with steps up to the main entrance. 开始学习
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using a style of design in architecture or interior decorating that is extremely simple and avoids using decoration or crowding an area with unnecessary objects The offices are stark and minimalistic, with white walls and very little furniture. 开始学习
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intended to impress people or attract their admiration, in a way that you think is extreme and unnecessary It's just a timeless piece of furniture – not something ostentatious intended to impress. 开始学习
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famous and admired for a special skill or achievement The fabric was designed by a renowned artist. 开始学习
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fashionable and expensive Pedro has just moved into a swanky new apartment next to the river. 开始学习
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not wanting to attract attention or appear better or more important than others The cottage's décor matched her personality - gentle and unassuming. 开始学习
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not trying to impress people or to attract their attention, and therefore attractive or effective She dressed with understated elegance. 开始学习
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designed to be useful rather than attractive The dining chairs had a utilitarian feel and weren't particularly comfortable. 开始学习
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showing a lack of ability to judge what is attractive, suitable, etc. Professional designers often proclaim this as vulgar and inappropriate for a contemporary home. 开始学习
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made or done for fun, not seriously Her whimsical designs appeal to all ages. 开始学习
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something that can be developed or changed in many different ways There’s no fixed job specification so you can do what you feel is best. It’s a blank canvas. 开始学习
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someone or something that is new, interesting, and exciting Having Chloe on the team was like a breath of fresh air. 开始学习
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a thing that slowly develops into something interesting or powerful The film's a bit of a slow burner, not much happens in the first half hour. 开始学习
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to look completely different to someone or something Portraits are not my strong point; this last one of my mother bears no resemblance to her. 开始学习
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bear no resemblance to (someone/something)
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to change a situation completely, or to do something in a completely new way Mo broke the mould by becoming an artist rather than a doctor like everyone else in the family. 开始学习
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if something catches your eye, you suddenly notice it As I came round the corner, an unusual building caught my eye. 开始学习
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a rare or valuable object that collectors want to own Don't sell that old video game console - it could be a collector's item. 开始学习
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to become very good at doing something, especially something difficult He’s managed to get his cake decorating skills down to a fine art. 开始学习
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get (something) down to a fine art
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to try to think of a completely new idea because the one that you tried before was not successful My plan didn’t work, so we went back to the drawing board. 开始学习
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go back to the drawing board
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That new vegan café is going down a storm with students. 开始学习
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to have a very strong and noticeable effect on someone or something, usually a bad one that lasts for a long time A steady influx of tourists has left its mark on this pretty island. 开始学习
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to waste time and effort trying to do something that someone else has already done well What's the point in doing that? You're just reinventing the wheel. 开始学习
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a film that is very successful and earns a lot of money because of the number of tickets that are sold The film was a box office hit and launched the actor's career. 开始学习
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admired by people whose job is to give their opinion of things such as new books, plays, or films Her critically acclaimed novel set in Shetland was a bestseller last year. 开始学习
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a book, film, television programme etc. that is very good and has been popular and had a lot of influence for a long time There can't be many people who haven't seen this cult classic. 开始学习
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difficult to believe because it is very unlikely (inverosimil) Los efectos especiales son geniales, pero la trama es increíblemente inverosímil. 开始学习
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The special effects are great but the plot is incredibly far-fetched.
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making criticisms in a very strong, honest, and direct way. This word usually shows that you approve of this type of criticism. This is a hard-hitting drama about the realities of the pandemic. 开始学习
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making you feel very sad or emotional It's difficult to watch this heart-wrenching story about human tragedy. 开始学习
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a long-awaited event has been expected for a long time She's now making her long-awaited return as the fearless explorer. 开始学习
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a book that is very interesting or exciting I couldn't put that book down - it's a real page-turner. 开始学习
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so interesting that it holds your attention completely Murphy’s portrayal of the character is utterly spellbinding. 开始学习
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very exciting or frightening in a way that you enjoy This spine-tingling thriller is bound to keep you on the edge of your seat. 开始学习
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including a lot of famous people Featuring a star-studded cast, director Christopher Nolan's latest film is nothing short of a masterpiece. 开始学习
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a sad film or story that makes you cry Take some tissues with you – I'm afraid it's a bit of a tearjerker. 开始学习
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very difficult to understand. Sorry but your explanation is as clear as mud. 开始学习
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Her last book was as dull as ditchwater – I didn't finish it. 开始学习
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if someone is as mad as a box of frogs, they are extremely silly or strange There’s a fine line between being called eccentric or as mad as a box of frogs! 开始学习
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if someone is as sly as a fox, they are very clever and sometimes dishonest She's as sly as a fox and I'm not sure I entirely trust her in these negotiations. 开始学习
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very strong and able to deal with difficult situations or pain easily Oh don't worry about Marvin, he's as tough as old boots. 开始学习
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to fight or argue often or with a lot of anger My twin daughters fought like cat and dog when they were kids. 开始学习
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to become good friends very quickly and have a lot to talk to each other about It was a bit awkward at first but now we get on like a house on fire. 开始学习
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get on like a house on fire
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The bed was really comfortable – I slept like a log last night. 开始学习
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to be very noticeable because of being different If you wear those you're going to stick out like a sore thumb. 开始学习
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stick out like a sore thumb
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to watch someone very carefully, especially in order to make sure that they do not do something bad You need to watch Sam like a hawk or he'll eat all the biscuits. 开始学习
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watch (someone) like a hawk
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someone or something that you are very pleased to see The cabin was a sight for sore eyes for the exhausted climbers. 开始学习
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a weak feature of someone or something that is otherwise strong, which makes them open to attack or failure She's a great writer but accurate research has always been her Achilles heel. 开始学习
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completely dead or not working They didn't water the plants and now they're as dead as a doornail. 开始学习
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a set of problems that is impossible to escape from because each problem must be solved first before you can solve any of the others The company wants to hire new people to expand, but it can’t afford to pay them – it’s a Catch 22 situation. 开始学习
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an exciting end to part of a book or television programme that makes you want to read or watch the next part Season 1 ended on such a cliff-hanger, I can't wait for season 2! 开始学习
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used for referrring to a situation in which you become so interested in something that you cannot stop trying to find out about it or doing it I only meant to have a quick look online, but before I knew it I’d gone down the rabbit hole and had more than twenty tabs open. 开始学习
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freelance work is done by a person who is not permanently employed by a particular company but who sells their services to more than one company Lizzie is an excellent freelance editor, I can highly recommend her. 开始学习
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to make someone feel nervous or frightened That big old house at the end of the lane really gives me the creeps. 开始学习
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give (someone) the creeps
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used for saying that when you love someone, it is difficult to see their faults Max stood by Isabel even though she'd treated him so badly, but then love is blind. 开始学习
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used for saying that someone is criticizing another person for a fault that they also have You're saying I'm lazy when you don't even have a job? Talk about the pot calling the kettle black. 开始学习
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the pot calling the kettle black
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used for emphasising that you can go anywhere or do anything that you want to Now that you've finished university the world is your oyster. 开始学习
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an attempt to find something that does not exist or that you are very unlikely to discover By planting false evidence, Harrison had managed to lead the detectives on a wild goose chase. 开始学习
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an area in a city or town where people have a lot of money and there are very nice houses This affluent neighbourhood largely consists of luxurious beachfront homes. 开始学习
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homes for which people on low incomes can afford the rent or mortgage costs Definitions of what constitutes affordable housing vary in different places. 开始学习
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behaving in a way which shows a lack of care for other people or for society in general I feel really safe in this rural community, where we don’t have to worry about crime or antisocial behaviour. 开始学习
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an area surrounding a large city where many people who work in that city live Some staff prefer to live in the commuter belt and just travel in for work. 开始学习
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an unpleasant part of a city where there are a lot of ugly buildings close together People are very unlikely to want to live in this crowded, hot and polluted concrete jungle. 开始学习
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a system of making payments each day for the right to drive into a city centre, introduced as a way of reducing traffic Congestion charging for vehicles has now been introduced in many cities to try to reduce carbon emissions. 开始学习
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a building that is empty, not used and in bad condition This wasn't a nice part of town, all derelict buildings and empty streets. 开始学习
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an area of a city that vehicles producing more than a low level of waste gases must pay to drive into The area is now a low-emissions zone but not everyone is convinced this has genuinely reduced the health risks. 开始学习
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the quality of being pleasant, attractive and typical of the simple style of the countryside Even though the place was very small, we loved the rustic charm of living in an old cottage. 开始学习
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a group of people living in an area who know each other very well and support each other It's a coastal town with a tight-knit community linked to the fishing industry. 开始学习
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a street which has a row of trees on each side Their house is in a very pretty tree-lined street in the suburbs. 开始学习
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care provided by the state or another organization for people in need A large proportion of elderly people is putting an enormous strain on the welfare system there. 开始学习
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to be sent something in large numbers The TV station was flooded with complaints about the programme. 开始学习
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be flooded with (something)
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to say publicly that something must happen Protestors are calling for a ban on the production of these kinds of foods. 开始学习
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to reduce the number of possibilities or choices We've narrowed down the list to just five options. 开始学习
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to accept that something unpleasant must happen and that you cannot change it He has resigned himself to the fact that his marriage is over. 开始学习
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resign yourself to (something)
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to do something extreme or unpleasant in order to solve a problem I think we can solve this problem without resorting to legal action. 开始学习
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to return to a previous state or way of behaving, often one that is not good If you just revert back to your old eating habits, you’ll gain weight really quickly. 开始学习
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revert (back) to (something)
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to stop considering something as a possibility We haven't completely ruled out the use of a more expensive material. 开始学习
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if you run up against problems, difficulties etc, you have to deal with them Unfortunately we ran up against a major difficulty right at the beginning. 开始学习
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run up against (something)
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to give someone something that is difficult to deal with Buying that expensive car has saddled him with a huge debt. 开始学习
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saddle (someone) with (something)
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to speak in support of a person or an idea, belief, or plan, especially when no one else will I admire Kirsten for sticking up for what she believes is right. 开始学习
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stick up for (someone/something)
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to persuade someone not to do something We're so glad we talked her out of buying a flat in the city centre. 开始学习
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talk (someone) out of (something)
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used for saying what you think is true when you think that there may be facts that you or others do not know Share prices plummeted last week, but as far as anyone can tell, there is no danger of the company folding. 开始学习
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as far as anyone can tell
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used for saying that someone does not listen or react to you when you talk to them I've tried to explain it to him, but it's like talking to a brick wall. 开始学习
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like talking to a brick wall
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informal conversation about things that are not important I hate those kind of events because I've never been particularly good at making small talk. 开始学习
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to talk to someone for a long time, often in a loud or boring way He talked my ear off during the entire meal. 开始学习
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to talk about your work, especially in a way that is boring for other people Stop talking shop, you two, and let’s eat and relax. 开始学习
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to talk confidently about something in a way that makes people think you are good at it, know a lot about it, etc. I had no idea what they were looking for when I applied, but I just talked the talk and got offered the job. 开始学习
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used for saying in a slightly angry way that you do not want to listen to what someone is saying That dress looks terrible on you!' 'Talk to the hand! You’ve got no idea about fashion.' 开始学习
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to tell someone some useful or interesting information about someone or something Rafi can tell you a thing or two about canal boats, he used to live on one. 开始学习
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tell (someone) a thing or two
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used for saying in a slightly angry way that you already know about something that a person is talking to you about, often because it is obvious This project is pretty difficult.' 'Yeah, tell me something I don't know – I’ve been working on it for weeks!' 开始学习
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tell me something I don't know
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to tell someone very rudely that you are not interested in them or in what they are saying I'd had enough of his constant criticism so I told him where to get off. 开始学习
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tell (someone) where to get off
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to give the real facts about something, even if they are unpleasant You can always rely on Mum to tell it like it is. 开始学习
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used for saying that you already know about something unpleasant that someone has just described because you have experienced it yourself ‘I’ve got so much work to do.’ ‘Tell me about it!’ 开始学习
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This condition leads to acute pain in the lower back. 开始学习
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the continuous movement of air inside a system or area The disease is much more likely to spread in areas with poor air circulation. 开始学习
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a different way of thinking about something Professor Simkins sees the issue from an alternative perspective. 开始学习
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a form of treatment for an illness or medical condition that is used instead of or together with treatments based on science Nothing the doctor gave her was working, so she's trying some alternative therapies. 开始学习
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when the continuous movement of blood around your body is not efficient and sometimes causes problems My feet often feel cold. It's probably bad circulation. 开始学习
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the correct types and amounts of different foods which help a person or animal to stay healthy A balanced diet contains lots of fruit and green vegetables. 开始学习
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a way of thinking about something which considers all arguments, opinions, or aspects fairly and equally Pat's always been a sensible person with a balanced perspective on life. 开始学习
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the continuous movement of blood around your body Cycling enhances blood circulation to all the vital parts of the body. 开始学习
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It's a a sporting competition that relies on fine skills and not just brute strength. 开始学习
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pain in the upper front part of your body between your neck and your stomach If you've had chest pains then you should get yourself checked over. 开始学习
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serious pain that lasts for a long time Surgery had finally freed her from chronic pain in her right hip. 开始学习
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a form of treatment for an illness or medical condition that is used together with treatments based on science Complementary therapies include acupuncture and yoga. 开始学习
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continuous or regular pain over a long period of time If I don't take the medication, I'm in constant pain. 开始学习
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the strength of the muscles in the upper part of your body, not including your head, arms or legs These daily exercises are designed to improve core strength. 开始学习
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the system of organs and processes in the body of humans and animals that deals with the digestion of food Exercise plays an important role in maintaining a healthy digestive system. 开始学习
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help from God to change a situation We've tried everything, so all we can do now is hope for divine intervention. 开始学习
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an effective way of doing something Medical staff must meet standards of safe and effective practice throughout their careers. 开始学习
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someone’s ability to feel happy again after an illness, disappointment, or other problem She showed astonishing emotional resilience after her partner's unexpected death. 开始学习
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a way of doing something that has existed for a long time, and is therefore recognised as good or successful This is now established practice when treating the disease. 开始学习
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a new and different way of thinking about something Her advice helped me to see things from a fresh perspective. 开始学习
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the combination of genes (= patterns of chemicals within a cell that carry information about the qualities passed to a living thing from its parents) belonging to a particular person Sadly it seems that Fi's genetic makeup makes her more susceptible to the illness. 开始学习
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the services that look after people's health Urgent investment is needed in the country's struggling healthcare system. 开始学习
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a way of thinking about something from the point of view of history or the past The book is not particularly accurate from an historical perspective. 开始学习
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the system in your body that protects you against diseases The virus can have a long-term effect on your immune system. 开始学习
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when the continuous movement of blood around your body becomes more efficient Eat green vegetables on a regular basis to ensure increased circulation and blood pressure regulation. 开始学习
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if a person has inner strength, they have the ability to achieve something despite what they feel, especially something difficult We need someone who has the inner strength to take on a difficult job. 开始学习
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when medicine is used to treat an illness or injury This condition is not going to go away without medical intervention. 开始学习
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someone’s ability to feel happy again after an illness, disappointment, or other problem She's going to need mental resilience in order to overcome this. 开始学习
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the system of nerves that sends and receives the signals that control your body and mind These drugs can have a significant effect on the nervous system. 开始学习
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damage done to a part of a person's body that lasts for a long time or that they do not recover from A persistent injury has seriously affected his ability to play. 开始学习
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a way of thinking about something based on your own opinions, feelings, or experiences in your life From a personal perspective, I think the hospital could have done more. 开始学习
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the qualities and features of a particular person's body Despite her physical make up, she'd had a successful career in professional sport. 开始学习
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the physical energy that someone has to lift or move things I didn't even have the physical strength to sit up in bed. 开始学习
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when the continuous movement of blood around your body is not efficient and sometimes causes problems She's always suffered from poor circulation. 开始学习
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a way of doing something that people have said should be used Surprisingly this has become recommended practice as part of the treatment plan. 开始学习
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when a person or animal only eats certain foods and not others, often for health reasons Pepe's allergies mean he has a very restricted diet. 开始学习
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serious damage done to a part of a person's body Not wearing a seatbelt runs the risk of severe injury, or even death. 开始学习
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As I stood up I felt a sharp pain in my chest. 开始学习
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a particular combination of foods that a person eats for a certain purpose or situation The players have a special diet rich in carbohydrates and fibre. 开始学习
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the most basic and important foods eaten in a particular place or by a particular group of people Potatoes and meat are their staple diet. 开始学习
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when a medical operation is used to treat an illness or injury It doesn't look like her condition will improve without surgical intervention. 开始学习
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when a person or animal eats a wide range of different foods You'd probably feel better and be healthier if you had a more varied diet. 开始学习
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to stop yourself from showing negative emotions like anger and disappointment, especially over a long period, so that these feelings develop in a harmful way Continually bottling up your emotions can lead to serious mental health issues. 开始学习
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to become popular or fashionable Dairy-free alternatives have caught on as consumers have become more health-conscious. 开始学习
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to begin to have an effect on someone All his days of sitting in front of the TV eating processed food had finally caught up with him. 开始学习
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to try very hard to keep something I'm clinging on to the hope that her resilience will help her survive. 开始学习
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to include someone in your plans If you're playing tennis next Saturday then count me in. 开始学习
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to manage to deal with a difficult situation or to stay alive until it is over You just have to get through the first five minutes of your speech, and then you’ll be fine. 开始学习
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to annoy or upset someone After a while his comments really started to get to me. 开始学习
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to do something that you have planned or agreed to do, especially after not being sure you want to do it I can't believe Jamie went through with the wedding. 开始学习
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go through with (something)
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to be completely obvious or true Of course we'll be there – that goes without saying. 开始学习
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to continue doing something even if you want to stop If you want to succeed then you just have to keep at it. 开始学习
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Costs are really beginning to mount up. 开始学习
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to encourage someone to put more effort into something or to not stop trying to do something Murray's fans were urging him on from the side of the court. 开始学习
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to surprise someone by being very beautiful, impressive, unexpected, etc. Bev was bowled over by the generosity of her colleagues. 开始学习
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to give someone control or an advantage over a person or situation Johan’s resolve and determination are what give him the upper hand when negotiating deals. 开始学习
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give (someone) the upper hand
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to have an advantage over other people in the same situation as you, especially in a competition Ensuring your child’s diet is healthy means they’ll have a head start in life. 开始学习
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not calculated exactly but within a similar general range We've received three estimates for the building costs and they're all in the same ballpark. 开始学习
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to do or say something too soon, before you know that it is suitable or correct Make sure you train gently at first – don’t jump the gun and sign up for a marathon! 开始学习
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to learn how to do something, especially a job Once you’ve learned the ropes and settled in, you’ll feel far less anxious about your new job. 开始学习
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to change the rules and make it difficult for people to achieve something or to know what to do Problems arise when people are shifting the goalposts and objectives aren't clear. 开始学习
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without any limit on what you are allowed to do Her autobiography was quite shocking and there were no holds barred when describing her teammates. 开始学习
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likely to get the result that you are trying to achieve We're on target to complete the work by the end of the month. 开始学习
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to accept something unpleasant in a brave way without complaining Zak knew he was partly to blame so he took the criticism on the chin. 开始学习
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take (something) on the chin
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to stop trying to do something because you lack determination or because you think you cannot win Sara threw in the towel halfway through the race because she pulled a muscle. 开始学习
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(adj) (of a person) enjoying spending time outdoors, especially doing activities like walking and cycling 开始学习
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(adj, adv) leading to a higher place on a slope 开始学习
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(idiom) mentally confused or unable to act in a reasonable way 开始学习
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(adverb) after the time mentioned 开始学习
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(adj) covered by a containing mud 开始学习
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(vb) to make continuous, small movements, especially if they do not have a particular purpose and you make them without meaning to, for example because you are nervous or bored 开始学习
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(adv) with only a small number or amount of people or things (escasamente) 开始学习
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a small amount of money that you have to pay to use a road, cross a bridge, etc. (peaje) En la actualidad, los peajes se cobran electrónicamente en la mayoría de las autopistas 开始学习
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Tolls are now collected electronically on most motorways.
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badly and carelessly made, using low quality materials (de pacotilla) productos de mala calidad 开始学习
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showing good judgment, especially about style and quality (de criterio, exigente) 开始学习
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never having happened or existed in the past (sin precedentes) Este siglo ha sido testigo de una destrucción ambiental a una escala sin precedentes. 开始学习
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This century has witnessed environmental destruction on an unprecedented scale.
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to avoid something, especially cleverly or illegally (elude) Los barcos fueron registrados en el extranjero para eludir las normas laborales y de seguridad. 开始学习
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Ships were registered abroad to circumvent employment and safety regulations.
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(especially of a place) attractive in appearance, especially in an old-fashioned way (pintoresco) Las pintorescas calles estrechas del casco antiguo 开始学习
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the picturesque narrow streets of the old city
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El tren llega invariablemente tarde 开始学习
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The train is invariably late.
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to collect information from different places and arrange it in a book, report, or list (compilar) Estamos recopilando algunos datos y cifras para un documental sobre el tema 开始学习
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We're compiling some facts and figures for a documentary on the subject.
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in a way that is repeated after a particular period of time (periódicamente) El equipo debe probarse periódicamente. 开始学习
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The equipment should be tested periodically.
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to stay with a series of different friends or relatives, sleeping somewhere temporary such as a sofa, because you do not have your own place to live (surf en el sofá) 开始学习
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Idiom. said when you think someone might not understand what you say, or be upset by it: (no me entiendas mal 开始学习
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something that happens or succeeds suddenly because of luck, intelligence, etc. (idiom. golpe de suerte) 开始学习
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Idiom. esto queda entre tu y yo 开始学习
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Idiom. said to mean that something has advantages (hay algo de pedir sobre eso) 开始学习
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There's a lot to be said for it
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Idiom. said when you do not believe something 开始学习
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Idiom. a very short moment of time (por un segundo) 开始学习
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