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to close a business, stop providing a service, or get rid of workers that you do not need 开始学习
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to argue very angrily with someone 开始学习
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to say publicly that you think someone or something is bad or wrong 开始学习
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to say that something such as a fact is not true or correct 开始学习
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to give information about something, especially something that should be kept secret 开始学习
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to praise someone or something 开始学习
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to tell private or secret information to journalists or to the public 开始学习
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to remove someone from a position of power, especially in order to take that position 开始学习
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He drove me out after what I've done.
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to promise seriously and publicly to do something 开始学习
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to express strong approval or admiration for someone or something, especially in public 开始学习
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to cause a reaction, especially an angry one 开始学习
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to stop something from continuing 开始学习
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to decide not to continue with something such as a plan or an event 开始学习
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to criticise someone or something severely 开始学习
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to make something happen, especially something involving violence or angry feelings 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 开始学习
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to promise that you will do something 开始学习
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De un lado a otro, ida y vuelta from one place to another and back again many times 开始学习
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Blanco y negro (claro, simple) 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 开始学习
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En general, en su mayor parte used for saying that something is generally true, but not completely 开始学习
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used for saying that two people or things are completely different from each other 开始学习
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Ya hecho, simple, sin sorpresas already clearly decided or settled 开始学习
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Pros y contras, lo que se debe y no se debe hacer instructions and warnings about what you should and should not do in a particular situation 开始学习
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Lo primero y más importante used for emphasising the main point or the most important reason for something 开始学习
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Intercambio, dar y recibir if there is give and take between people, each person allows the other to get something that they want 开始学习
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De forma intermitente, a trompicones stopping and starting again many times, rather than progressing steadily 开始学习
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Los pormenores, el meollo del asunto all the details or facts that you need to know in order to deal with a complicated situation, process, etc. 开始学习
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not certain and with a risk of death or serious failure 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 开始学习
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known to be good and effective 开始学习
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IDIOM Estar fuera del circuito, no estar al tanto. to not belong to a group that has information and makes decisions about something 开始学习
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IDIOM Andarse con rodeos. to spend a long time getting to the main point of what you are saying, especially because it is embarrassing 开始学习
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IDIOM Captar la indirecta, entender lo que alguien quiere decir. to understand the basic meaning that someone is trying to express 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 开始学习
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get (something) off your chest
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to understand something completely wrongly 开始学习
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get the wrong end of the stick
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IDIOM Confundirse, no entenderse. if two people get their wires crossed, they become confused because they each think that the other one is talking about something else 开始学习
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IDIOM Ser algo nuevo para mí, no tener ni idea. used for saying that you did not know about something, especially when you are annoyed about this 开始学习
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IDIOM Ser muy tímido, no ser capaz de decir ni pío. 开始学习
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IDIOM Contar un secreto, soltar la sopa. to tell someone something, often something that should be kept secret 开始学习
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IDIOM Ponerse en contacto con alguien. to communicate with someone that you have not seen for some time in order to find out how they are, what is happening etc 开始学习
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touch base with (someone)
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Casi 1,000 empleos fueron eliminados. 开始学习
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Almost 1,000 jobs were axed.
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Estudiantes furiosos se enfrentaron con la policía antidisturbios en Miami ayer. 开始学习
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Angry students clashed with riot police in Miami yesterday.
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Los políticos han condenado los ataques. 开始学习
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Politicians have condemned the attacks.
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Él cuestionó las afirmaciones de que el medicamento no había sido probado adecuadamente. 开始学习
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He disputed claims that the drug had not been adequately tested.
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El periódico se negó a revelar sus fuentes. 开始学习
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The newspaper refused to divulge its sources.
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La directora fue elogiada por su valentía en una situación tan peligrosa. 开始学习
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The headteacher was lauded for her bravery in such a dangerous situation.
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Se entrevistó al personal para averiguar quién filtró la historia. 开始学习
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Staff were interviewed to find out who leaked the story.
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El presidente fue expulsado del comité el mes pasado. 开始学习
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The chairman was ousted from the committee last month.
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Recientemente, el ministro había prometido su apoyo a la organización. 开始学习
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Recently the minister had pledged his support to the organisation.
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El alcalde Dixon elogió los esfuerzos de los involucrados en el rescate. 开始学习
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Mayor Dixon praised the efforts of those involved in the rescue.
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Su discurso provocó una furiosa respuesta de los manifestantes. 开始学习
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Her speech provoked a furious response from protestors.
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Actuaron rápidamente para anular los rumores. 开始学习
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They acted quickly to quash the rumours.
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Los planes tuvieron que ser desechados debido a la falta de financiación. 开始学习
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Plans had to be scrapped because of a lack of funding.
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La película ha sido duramente criticada por la crítica. 开始学习
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The film has been slammed by critics.
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Su visita a la ciudad desencadenó manifestaciones masivas. 开始学习
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His visit to the city sparked mass demonstrations.
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Se la está promocionando como una posible contendiente por el título. 开始学习
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She’s being touted as a possible challenger for the title.
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Han prometido proporcionar una compensación para los afectados. 开始学习
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They have vowed to provide compensation for those affected.
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Un buen periodista va y viene entre diferentes fuentes para verificar sus hechos. 开始学习
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A good journalist goes back and forth between different sources to check their facts.
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Lamentablemente, no es un tema tan simple. 开始学习
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Sadly it’s not a simple black and white issue.
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En general, el libro fue bien recibido, aunque fue criticado por su precisión. 开始学习
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By and large the book was well received, although it was criticised for its accuracy.
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Aunque son gemelos, sus personalidades son completamente opuestas. 开始学习
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Even though they’re twins, their personalities are chalk and cheese.
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Es poco probable que la decisión final sea simple y fácil. 开始学习
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The final decision is unlikely to be cut and dried.
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Aquí hay una lista de cosas que se deben y no se deben hacer para cualquiera que planee iniciar un negocio. 开始学习
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Here is a list of do’s and don’ts for anyone planning to start a business.
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En primer lugar, son tus habilidades de comunicación las que te ayudarán a tener éxito. 开始学习
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First and foremost, it's your communication skills that will help you succeed.
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Dijeron que el secreto de un matrimonio feliz era un poco de dar y recibir. 开始学习
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They said the secret of a happy marriage was a little bit of give and take.
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He estado tan ocupado que solo he podido trabajar en ello de forma intermitente. 开始学习
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I've been so busy that I've only been able to work on it in fits and starts.
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Entender todos los pormenores de la historia es muy importante. 开始学习
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Understanding all the ins and outs of the story is very important.
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Había estado en una situación incierta en el hospital, pero finalmente se había recuperado. 开始学习
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It had been touch and go for him in the hospital, but he had eventually recovered.
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He descubierto cómo usarlo a través de prueba y error. 开始学习
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I've figured out how to use it through trial and error.
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Es un método probado y comprobado para quitar manchas de comida de la ropa. 开始学习
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It's a tried and tested method of getting food stains out of clothing.
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Lo siento, pero no tengo ni idea de lo que está pasando, estoy fuera del circuito. 开始学习
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Sorry but I've no idea what's happening, I'm out of the loop.
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Deja de andarte con rodeos y dime la verdad. 开始学习
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Stop beating around the bush and tell me the truth.
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Así que esa es la principal dificultad. ¿Captas la idea? 开始学习
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So that's the main diffculty. Do you catch my drift?
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Vino a verme porque quería desahogarse. 开始学习
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He came to see me because he wanted to get a few things off his chest.
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Traté de explicárselo a mis padres, pero lo entendieron mal. 开始学习
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I tried explaining it to my parents, but they got the wrong end of the stick.
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Nos confundimos sobre a qué hora se suponía que debíamos encontrarnos. 开始学习
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We got our wires crossed about what time we were supposed to meet.
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Ria dice que va a pedir prestado tu coche'. '¡Es la primera vez que lo oigo!' 开始学习
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‘Ria says she’s going to borrow your car.’ ‘It’s news to me!’
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Paola es increíblemente nerviosa, no sería capaz de decir ni pío. 开始学习
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Paola is incredibly nervous, she wouldn't say boo to a goose.
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¡Vamos, suelta la sopa! ¿Qué dijo? 开始学习
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Come on, spill the beans - what did he say?
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Será genial ponerme en contacto con Sara y Karl de nuevo. 开始学习
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It'll be great to touch base with Sara and Karl again.
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