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美国俚语句句练

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故乡的云 : 2010-06-06#1
Dressed to kill

打扮得引人注目;穿着特别显眼

Definition定义:
Wearing fashionable clothing; dressed in one's most stylish and sophisticated apparel.

Example例子:
1) Holly is really dressed to kill -- everyone in the room is looking at her!

2) Tina was dressed to kill for her date on Saturday night.

Etymology词源:
The idea is that your appearance could be so strong and powerful that you would 'kill' (dominate, defeat, knock over) anyone who sees you.

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Dump邋遢场所;令人讨厌的地方

Definition定义:
An ugly or run-down place; a disgusting place to live

Example例子:
1) My apartment is such a dump. I really should move.

Etymology词源:
A 'dump' is where you bring your garbage and refuse. So if you live in a dump, it's so ugly that it could be a place to deposit garbage.

Synonyms近意词 : armpit

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Early bird早起者

Definition定义:
Someone who wakes up and starts working very early in the day; someone who arrives before an event begins.

Example例子:
1) Tom's a real early bird--he's always the first person at the office in the morning.

Etymology词源:
This phrase comes from the proverb, "The early bird catches the worm."

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eats - (尤指聚会上的)小吃

Definition:
Food, particularly simple, inexpensive food.

Example:
1) I'm hungry. Let's get some eats !

Etymology: You eat food. This slang term turns a verb into a noun.
Synonyms: grub

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英中一个含贬义的用语,一般指偏爱钻研书本知识,将大量闲暇用于读书,而不愿或不善于参加群体性体育活动或其他社会活动的人

Definition定义:
An overly intellectual person; someone who thinks too much.

Example例子:
1) Charles can't order lunch without using an algebraic formula -- what an egghead!

2) Those eggheads in the media are always giving advice, but they don't know anything about real life.

Etymology词源:
Presumably, someone who thinks a lot must have a big brain, and their head must be large enough to hold their brain. A large head might be shaped something like a giant egg.

Synonyms同意词:
nerd

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超重行李引申为累赘的意思

Definition定义:
A person or thing that gets in the way; a burden that you are stuck with.

Example例子:
1) Ed wants to leave his wife and kids - he feels like they are just excess baggage.

Etymology词源:
When you fly on a plane, there are limits on how much luggage (or how many suitcases or bags) you can bring with you. Anything over the limit is called 'excess baggage' (or extra bags) and cannot be put on the plane.

Synonyms近意词:
fifth wheel

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Fall for--1迷恋 2上...的当

Definition定义:
To become infatuated with somebody; to develop intense feelings for someone; to become romantically attached.

Example例子:
1) I think I fell for that cute guy I met last night.

Definition定义:
To be fooled; to believe a false story.

Example例子:
1) You didn't fall for that advertisement about making money on the Internet, did you?

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Fam-家庭

Definition定义: Family

Example例子: 1) I'm spending next weekend with the fam.

Etymology词源: 'Fam' is simply a short form of 'family'.

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Fast food--快餐

Definition:
Quickly prepared food, usually served by large chains such as McDonald's.

Example:
1) I'm sick of McDonald's - can't we have something besides fast food for a change ?

Etymology :
'Fast' means quick, and 'food' is anything you can eat. 'Fast food' is food you order and get in a minute or two, without having to sit and wait for it.
Synonyms : junk food

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Fat cat 大款 爆发户

Definition:
A person who has great wealth and power; a tycoon.

Example:
1) Many of the city's fat cats eat at that steak restaurant on First Avenue.

2) Those fat cats in Washington are going to keep pressuring Congress to pass the tax bill.

Etymology:
This term comes from the 1920s, when it was used to describe wealthy contributors to American political parties.

Synonyms:
big shot

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Feed the meter


Definition定义:
To put money in a parking meter; to pay for additional parking time.

Example例子:
1) I've got to run and feed the meter -- I don't want to get a parking ticket!

2) When you park on the street, you have to feed the meter all day long.

Etymology词源:
This phrase compares a parking meter to an animal which must be 'fed' with a steady diet of coins.

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Five o'clock shadow(早上刮脸后下午又长出的)胡须楂儿

Definition:
Facial stubble; a man's beard at the end of the day.

Example:
1) Peter has a very heavy beard -- even though he shaves every morning, he gets a five o'clock shadow by lunchtime!

Etymology:
The typical American workday ends at 'five o'clock' in the afternoon. A 'shadow' is a patch of darkness, or a hint of the presence of something. After spending a full day at work for eight or more hours, many men have a noticeable growth of facial hair, which is dark like a 'shadow' and hints at the beard that would grow if left unshaven.

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Fore让开

Definition:
A warning meaning 'look out!' or 'get out of the way!'

Example:
1) Peter's shot went far to the left, so we had to yell "Fore!" at the players on the next hole.

Etymology:
This is a term used in golf to warn players on the course that a golf ball is headed their way.

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Definition:
A social outcast or misfit; a strange person

Example:
1) Stephan has no friends and spends all his time in the basement. What a freak !

2) The protest rally was filled with hippies and freaks.

Etymology: In the 1700s, 'freaked' meant 'covered with spots or colors'. By 1900, 'freak' meant 'irregular' or 'not normal', perhaps in reference to spots of color as imperfections in a manufacturing process. Today, 'freak' has a surprising number of meanings, all coming from the sense of 'irregular', including: an hippie, a drug addict, crazy behavior ( as in 'He freaked when I told him I wrecked his car'), a sexually promiscuous person, an unusually beautiful woman.

Synonyms: weirdo


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fuzz--警察

Definition:
The police

Example:
1) Peter was afraid the fuzz would catch him after he robbed the little old lady.

Etymology:
No one is sure where this word comes from. It's usually used in a negative way, and implies that the police are an annoyance.

Synonyms:
cops

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ghetto blaster发出很大声响的大型手提收录音机

Definition:
A large, extremely loud, portable stereo

Example:
1) My street is never quiet at night -- too many kids with ghetto blasters.

Etymology :
A 'ghetto' is a poor neighborhood, and 'blast' means explosion. In the 1980s, lots of people in poor neighborhoods in the US started carrying portable stereos around on their shoulders while 'blasting' loud music. ( This term might be a little bit offensive to some people, so be careful about telling someone on the street to 'turn down their ghetto blaster'. )
Synonyms : ghetto box

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Gibberish胡言乱语;无意义的声音
Definition:
Speech that doesn't make sense; nonsensical words and phrases.

Example:
1) The stranger sat on the bench speaking gibberish to himself.

2) Sometimes it sounds like the computer programmers are speaking in gibberish. I'm sure the code stands for something though.

Etymology:
This comes from the Scandanavian words gibe/gipa/gape, which refer to joking or nonsensical talk. The '-ish' ending means 'from the place where they speak gibber (or nonsense)'.

Synonyms:
gobbledegook, mumbo jumbo

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gig - (流行音乐或爵士乐的)演奏会,演唱会


Definition:
A musical performance; a party with a band.

Example:
1) Are you going to the Neil Young gig at the Knitting Factory on Friday night?

Etymology :
Although its origins are unknown, 'gig' is an old term for a party, and was used by early jazz musicians to refer to a musical show.

Definition: A job, employment, work.

Example: 1) I'm starting a new gig working for ABC News on Monday.

Etymology : This use of 'gig' is borrowed from musicians, who used the term to describe a paid performance. Eventually, 'gig' came to refer to any kind of job.

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Glam特别富有魅力的

Definition:
Glamorous; wearing fashionable clothes and make-up, particularly when done to excess.

Example:
1) She's so glam that people think she's a model.

2) I love David Bowie and all of those glam rockers.

Etymology:
'Glam' is short for 'glamorous'. Glam and glamorous refer to the magical attraction and excitement produced by celebrities.

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Glued to your seat

Definition:
To be extremely interested in something; to be so involved with something that you cannot move.

Example:
1) As soon as the movie started, Holly was glued to her seat.

Etymology:
'Glue' is a sticky substance that holds things together, so if you are 'glued to your seat' you are stuck in your chair due to your great interest in what you are seeing or hearing.

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Go bananas 情绪失控



Definition:
To be irrational and wild; to lose control.

Example:
1) I knew Joe would go bananas when he found out he's not getting a raise this year.

Etymology:
When apes are given a bunch of bananas, they eat them with tremendous enthusiasm, as though they've lost their minds.

Synonyms:
go crazy, bonkers

Definition:
To be wildly enthusiastic.

Example:
1) Alaine went bananas over the new shoes from Manolo Blahnik. I think she bought five pairs!

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Go off the deep end突然发脾气, 暴跳如雷

Definition:
To go too far with something; to do something crazy.

Example:
1) My mom has always collected dolls, but I'm afraid she's gone off the deep end -- she buys 10 dolls a day on eBay!

Etymology:
The deep water, which is at the 'deep end' of a pool, is dangerous. You can get lost in the deep end. This phrase refers to that danger, but in an emotional rather than physical sense.

Synonyms:
lose one's mind

Definition:
To be extremely angry.

Example:
1) When the bank told me that they lost my paycheck, I went off the deep end.

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Goat替罪羔羊,牺牲品

Definition:
Someone who is blamed when things go wrong.

Example:
1) Sarah made Michael the goat for the broken lamp.

2) The goalie was the goat in the 1-0 soccer match.

Etymology:
'Goat' is short for 'scapegoat', which is a person or thing that is given all blame or responsibility for a negative event. A 'goat' is the opposite of a hero.

Synonyms:
fall guy, patsy

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Definition:
To lose control and act violently; to be filled with rage and fury; to break under pressure and harm others.

Example:
1) Tom looks awfully upset. I hope he doesn't go postal and kill us all!

Etymology:
In the last few years, a number of mail carriers in the United States have gone crazy and shot some of their fellow employees. (In the U.S., a mail carrier is called a 'mailman' or 'postman', and the mail service is called the 'post office'. The word 'post' has a number of meanings, and can be used as a noun referring to a delivery of mail, and as a verb referring to mailing a letter.)

Synonyms: go nuts

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Goody Two Shoes: 伪君子Goody Two Shoes是一个很古老的俚语,表示一个有美德的好人。今天,它多用来形容那些伪善的“好人”,这种人往往会通过炫耀自己的善举来达到某种目的

Definition:
Someone who is so good and so obedient that it is annoying.

Example:
1) Anne is such a goody two-shoes - she told our teacher that we forgot to hand in our homework!

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Goner垂死的人;快完蛋的人;无法挽救的人

Definition:
Someone who has died or is going to die soon; something that has failed or is ruined.

Example:
1) Yoyodyne.com is a goner -- it hasn't made any money in over three years.

2) Paul is going to try to swim across the Pacific Ocean. Man, he's a goner.
Etymology :
'Gone' (the past participle of 'go') refers to someone who has left or is dead. When someone has died, you might say that they are 'gone.'

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Grass大麻

Definition:
Marijuana; a plant that is smoked (illegally, in many countries).

Example:
1) A lot of hippies love to smoke grass.

Etymology:
pot

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Green thumb是指在种花、种菜方面很有才能的人

Definition:
A special talent for gardening; the ability to make anything grow.

Example:
1) Look at Tina's amazing garden -- she really has a green thumb.

Etymology:
Plants are usually 'green' in color, and you put seeds in the soil with your 'thumb' (or finger). So someone with a 'green thumb' is someone who gives life to plants even as she puts them in the ground.

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Grub【口】食物,主要用语口语

Definition:
Food, with the implication that the food is basic and simple.

Example:
1) The grub they serve in the cafeteria is pretty good!

Etymology :
'Grub' is simple, 'earthy' food, like carrots and potatoes.

Synonyms :
eats, chow

Definition:
To borrow or find.

Example:
1) I grubbed a cigarette from the girl at the bar.

Etymology :
The Indo-European root of 'grub' means 'to dig'. When you look for something (like a cigarette) you 'dig around' for it, scratching through the dirt and debris to find the thing you need.

Synonyms :
bum

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Gumshoe【口】刑警

Definition:
A detective or private investigator.

Example:
1) Captain Harris assigned two gumshoes to the case.

2) Gunshoes come in all kinds, ranging from the experienced sleuth to the novice bungler.

Etymology:
Refers to the rubber sole on the shoes of many police officers. The phrase is frequentlly heard in the movies, especially in older film noir detective films from the 1940s.

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Hang out常去某处;泡在某处

Definition:
To pass time idly; to loaf with pleasure, at ease.

Example:
1) We spent the weekend just hanging out at my pad.

2) We'll leave soon. Just hang out for a minute.

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Hard as nails难以相处

Definition:
Very tough; unfriendly, cold.

Example:
1) You have to be hard as nails to play professional football.

2) Rumsfeld likes to think he's hard as nails -- I've never even him smile!
Etymology:
A 'nail' is a small piece of metal used in construction, and 'hard' is the opposite of 'soft'. So a person who is 'hard as nails' is very strong and very tough, like a piece of metal.

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Has-been一度有名(或成功、重要)的人物;曾红极一时的人物;过气名人

Definition:
One who is no longer successful or popular.

Example:
1) Craig used to sing with the Back Street Boys, but now he's a has-been serving fries at the mall.

2) The club was filled with has-beens and losers.

Etymology: This phrase dates back to the 1700's. 'Has been' is a verb phrase that refers to the past. Someone who is a 'has-been' exists only in the past, and is no longer vibrant in the present.

Synonyms : washed-up

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Have a prayer--祈祷

Definition:
To have a realistic chance of something happening; to be able to do something. (Frequently used in the negative -- 'not have a prayer'.)

Example:
1) Eric doesn't have a prayer of passing the math exam today.

2) Do the Red Sox have a prayer of winning the World Series?

Etymology:
When something is very difficult, you might 'pray' for assistance. If something 'has a prayer', it might succeed if it gets a little bit of assistance from above. But if it 'doesn't have a prayer', not even divine intervention will help.

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Have a screw loose点疯颠,古怪的意思
Definition:
To be a little bit crazy, or not acting normally.

Example:
1) Paul has had a screw loose ever since his girlfriend left him.

Etymology:
A 'screw' keeps things together; when a screw is loose, things fall apart. So a person who has a screw loose is falling apart mentally.

Synonyms:
off the wall

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Have eyes for

Definition:
To desire; to find someone physically attractive.

Example:
1)I think my boyfriend has eyes for another woman.

Etymology:
You see with your 'eyes', and when you 'have eyes for' somebody, you really like what you see.

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Haywire混乱的;疯狂的
Definition: Broken; in a state of chaos; not working.

Example:
1) Jack lost all of his work when his computer went haywire.

2) The plane's engine was haywire so we had to drive to Chicago.

Etymology:
Literally, 'haywire' is what holds a bale of hay (cut grass) together. It frequently breaks, however, and when it does it tends to move very quickly in several directions, like a whip. Now the term is used to describe anything that breaks in a crazy way.

Synonyms: bonkers

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Head doctor--心理医生

Definition:
A psychiatrist; a doctor who helps people with mental problems.

Example:
1) I've been seeing a head doctor for several years.

2) You seem emotionally disturbed. Maybe you ought to see a head doctor?

Etymology:
Psychiatrists are medical doctors who treat the mind, which is related to the brain, which is in the head.

Synonyms:
shrink

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High five相互高举胳膊击掌(以示庆祝或高兴)

Definition:
A way to say 'Bravo!' or 'Good job!' by slapping someone's hand in the air; to congratulate someone.

Example:
1) Nice shot! High five, dude!

2) High fives all around on the excellent presentation at the meeting!

Etymology:
There are five fingers on your hand, and you lift your hand high into the air to give a 'high five'. This is a common gesture first used by African-American basketball players and now used by many people in a variety of contexts. You can also give a 'low five' or go 'down low' after giving someone a high five.

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high roller - 挥霍的人;(尤指)豪赌者
Definition:
Someone who earns and spends a lot of money; a person who makes very large bets while gambling.

Example:
1) I like hanging out with the high rollers in Vegas.

2) The $500 blackjack table in Monte Carlo is for high rollers only.

Etymology:
Many gambling games involve rolling dice, and 'high roller' refers to winning numbers and large sums of money.

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【美】【口】山里人,乡下人,(美国南方)山区居民;

Definition:
A person from the country, typically with crude manners, speech and dress.

Example:
1) When I stepped onto his property, the hillbilly came out of his shack, grabbed his shotgun, and yelled "Yeehaw!"

2) Man, I love that hillbilly music !

Etymology:
This somewhat offensive term is used to describe poor people living in the hills of rural America - a 'hill' is a small mountain, and 'billy' is a man's name.

Synonyms:
hick

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Hit the road-出发

Definition:
To leave; to go home. Also used as a command meaning 'go away' or 'leave me alone'.

Example:
1) It's getting kind of late, so I think I'm going to hit the road.

2) Hit the road, bub. I'm not looking for a boyfriend.

Etymology :
In this phrase, 'hit' refers to the physical contact between your feet and the road ( the pavement you walk or drive on ).

Synonyms :
skedaddle

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Hit the spot发挥正当作用;适得其用;恰到好处

Definition:
A phrase that means 'that was really good' or 'that was just what I needed'.

Example:
1) Mmmm - that cup of coffee really hit the spot !

2) I needed a good laugh, and that slang cartoon really hit the spot.

Etymology:
'The spot' refers to a need you might have, like hunger. When you get some food, you have addressed or taken care of that need - or 'hit the spot'. The term is usually used for food and drink, but also for other kinds of pleasures, such as entertainment.

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Hog(尤指喂肥供食用的)猪, (供食用的)阉公猪

Definition:
To selfishly claim all of something; to eat or take everything.

Example:
1) Peter was hogging the food like he hadn’t eaten in days.

2) Nicolas, don’t hog the computer ! Other people want to use it too.

Etymology:
A ‘ hog ‘ is literally a pig, and pigs are famous for selfishly consuming their food. As slang, the term can be used to describe any kind of selfish behavior

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Hole in the wall狭小的的地方

Definition:
A small, simple place, particularly a shop or restaurant.

Example:
1) Let's go to the Italian restaurant on Smith Street. It's just a hole in the wall, but the food is excellent.

Etymology:
This phrase has been used since the early 1800s. A 'hole' is an empty space, and a 'wall' is part of a building. So a 'hole in the wall' is a simple, undecorated space in a building.

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好朋友

Definition:
A good friend.

Example: 1) Eric is my homey - I've known him for over twenty years.
Etymology: From African-American slang. Pronounced 'hoe-mee'.

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Hoodie类似于帽衫的衣服

Definition:
A sweatshirt with a hood.

Example:
1) Everybody's wearing hoodies these days.

2) Can I borrow your hoodie? It's cold out and I need to go get some things at the store.

Etymology:
This is African-American slang for a hooded sweatshirt.

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---Hoodlum暴徒,恶棍(尤指属于某团伙者), 小阿飞;小流氓

Definition:
A criminal or gangster.

Example:
1) The streets are a lot safer now that the police have cracked down on those hoodlums.

Etymology:
The origins of this word are unknown - any ideas ?.

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Hooked有毒瘾, (对某事)着迷,

Definition:
Addicted; to like something so much that you need it every day.

Example:
1) I'm really hooked on the hamburgers at Junior's.

2) I really like Holly, my new girlfriend. After just two dates, I'm hooked!

Etymology:
A 'hook' is a curved piece of metal used to catch something, like a fish hook. If you are 'hooked' on something, it has caught you and won't let go. This term was originally used by drug addicts to describe the feeling of needing drugs, and now it used to describe anything that is so good that you want it every day.

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Hottie性感女郎

Definition:
A beautiful, attractive woman

Example:
1) My girlfriend is a real hottie.

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Hung up on对某人着迷

Definition:
To be obsessed about something or someone.

Example:
1) I'm really hung up on Anna -- I can't get her out of my mind !

Etymology:
If you are 'hung up' on something, you are caught and cannot move freely. 'Hung' is from 'hang', which means 'to attach from above' or 'to suspend'. So whatever you are hung up on, it has you on its hook, and you're swinging helplessly like a fish pulled from the ocean.

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Hush hush--保密!!!!!

Definition:
Very secret

Example:
1) The operation was so hush-hush that even the commanding officer didn't know all of the details.

2) Let's keep that information hush-hush, OK ?

Etymology 'Hush' means 'quiet'. So something that is 'hush-hush' should not be discussed or exposed in public. This phrase dates back to World War I, when it referred to military secrets.

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Hype促销广告

Definition:
Loud advertising and promotion.

Example:
1) The new movie by Steven Spielberg is getting a lot of hype.

2) Don't believe the hype!

Etymology:
In the early 1800s, a 'hype' was a scam or swindle. A scam is a false story or trick through which someone tries to get money from other people. Modern advertising has the same objective as old-time scams: to separate people from their money, while using as much 'hype' as possible.

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Icky黏糊糊的;令人厌恶的

Definition:
Displeasing, disgusting, unappealing.

Example:
1) Your kitchen is so icky ! Why don't you bother to clean it up ?

Etymology The word may be derived from 'sticky', which describes something that attaches itself to you in an unwanted and unpleasant way.
Synonyms gross

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Idiot box【俚】电视机

Definition:
A television

Example:
1) I wasted my whole night in front of the idiot box.

Etymology:
An 'idiot' is a stupid person, and most televisions look like square 'boxes' ( containers ). This phrase suggests that if you spend too much time looking at the 'box' ( television ), you'll become an 'idiot'.
Synonyms:
boob tube

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iffy无疑

Definition :
Uncertain or doubtful.

Example:
1) It's real iffy whether Catherine's going to show up tonight.

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In a bind---身处困境,麻烦缠身

Definition:
In a bad situation; in trouble

Example:
1) Professor Freiburger was really in a bind after he was captured by the hostile natives.

2) Ted was in a bind after Jane decided to move out of their apartment.

Etymology
'Bind' means 'to tie' or 'to secure'. The phrase 'in a bind' comes from lumberjacks ( men who cut down trees ). When a saw gets stuck or caught in a tree, it is 'in a bind', or trapped in the wood.
Synonyms in a jam

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In a funk忧虑,心情不好

finition:
Depressed or upset.

Example:
1) This winter weather really has me in a funk.
2) Holly is in a funk about her new haircut. She thinks it's much too short.

Etymology: Derived from the Flemish word 'fonck', meaning 'disturbed' or 'agitated'.
Synonyms: got the blues

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In someone's hair--不停的麻烦别人

Definition:
Constantly annoying; bothering someone again and again.

Example:
1) My little brother is always getting in my hair!

2) Be careful how you fill out your tax forms -- you don't want the government in your hair.

Etymology:
It can be difficult to remove something that is caught in your hair. For example, if you get chewing gum in your hair it can take hours to get it out -- and it's very annoying to do. So if a person is 'in your hair', they are annoying and hard to get rid of.

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In the doghouse麻烦缠身,身处危险境地

Definition:
In trouble; the object of anger or scorn.

Example:
1) Tom was in the doghouse after he was late for dinner with his wife's parents.

2) My report at work was late and now I'm in the doghouse with my boss

Etymology:
A 'doghouse' is a small hut or house for a pet dog to sleep in. When you are 'in the doghouse,' you are not literally outside in the doghouse. Rather, the phrase means that someone is angry with you, and thinks you should be punished (by being treated like a bad dog).

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In the slammer坐牢
Definition:
In jail; behind the locked doors of a prison

Example:
1) Tomas spent a few years in the slammer for robbing a grocery store.

Etymology:
The phrase refers to the closing of a door. When a door is 'slammed' it means that it was closed with great force.
Synonyms:
behind bars, up the river, under glass

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无名女士,某女(不知姓名或在法庭等上隐匿真名的女当事人), 普通女子

Definition:
An unidentified woman. OR The average American woman.

Example:
1) The police found Jane Doe number 1 buried under the blanket in the back yard.

2) Jane Doe spends most of her time shopping for the latest fashions.

Etymology :
This is the female version of 'John Doe', which has been used for hundreds of years to refer to a typical, average man, particularly in legal cases or in reference to unidentified dead bodies. Both 'Jane' and 'John' are very common names.

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Jerk---蠢人;傻瓜;笨蛋 这个词美语里特常见

Definition:
A mean or unlikeable person

Example:
1) Tony is such a jerk -- he stole my lunch money !

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Jock--体育特好学习特烂的男生

Definition:
An athlete, particularly a male athlete; usually used to describe someone who is good at sports but not so good at school.

Example:
1) Kenny is a real jock -- he plays football, baseball, basketball and hockey!

Etymology:
The term comes from 'jockstrap', which is an athletic supporter (tight underwear) worn by many men when they are involved in sports.

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Jump ship擅自离队;擅离职守

Definition:
To leave your job; to move from one situation to another.

Example:
1) When the company announced that it was losing money, many of its employees jumped ship.

Synonyms:
A 'ship' is a boat - so when you 'jump ship' you flee (or leave) the boat by leaping over the side.

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Jumpy胆战心惊的;提心吊胆的;紧张不安的

Definition:
Nervous or apprehensive; afraid that something bad will happen.

Example:
1) I'm always a little bit jumpy when I walk by the graveyard at night.

2) Rachel sure is jumpy today. I said 'hello' and she nearly hit the ceiling !

Etymology:
To 'jump' means to move into the air by springing or leaping up, so someone who is 'jumpy' is on the edge of leaping into the air in surprise or fear.
Synonyms:
jittery

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Junk food(制作、食用方便却有害健康的)垃圾食品

Definition:
Food that has little or no nutritional value, usually high in fat and calories; sweet or fried snacks like candy and potato chips.

Example:
1) If you want to lose weight, you should stop eating so much junk food.

Etymology:
'Junk' refers to old, broken things, or worthless objects. So 'junk food' is food that has no value for your body.

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Kick your ass~踢你的pp

Definition:
To beat decisively; to give a severe beating; to rough someone up.

Example:
1) Don't mess with the bouncer unless you want him to kick your ass.

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Klutz笨手笨脚的人,木头人,不善交际的人,傻瓜

Definition:
A clumsy person; an awkward or physically incompetent individual.

Example:
1) I should never have let you hold my favorite vase - you are such a klutz !

Etymology From the Yiddish word 'klots', meaning 'blockhead' -- a stupid person.


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Knocked-up-怀孕(一般指意外的) 有电影名字叫"一夜大肚"不知道大家看过没有

Definition:
To become pregnant; generally used in a negative sense.

Example:
1) She got knocked up by her boyfriend.

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Know it all假装或自称无所不知的人
Definition:
A person who thinks they know everything; someone who annoys other people by always having the answer to every question.

Example:
1) Hey Chris, stop being such a know-it-all and let someone else give their opinion.

Etymology:
'Know' refers to what is in your brain, and 'all' is everything, so a know-it-all has everything in his brain -- or at least thinks he does.

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Knuckle sandwich饱以老拳
Definition: A punch in the face.

Example: 1) If you don't stop bothering me, you're going to get a knuckle sandwich.
2) Sabah gave Peter a knuckle sandwich when she caught him looking at other girls.

Etymology: A 'sandwich' is an assortment of food between two pieces of bread, and 'knuckles' are the bones in your hand. So a 'knuckle sandwich' is a fist that goes straight toward your mouth.

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Kooky怪人的,乖僻的的

Definition: Crazy; mentally unbalanced.

Example: 1) I realized Peter was a little bit kooky when I saw him running naked down the street.

Etymology: Derived from the word 'cuckoo', an old English word for 'crazy', possibly referring to the strange cry of the cuckoo bird.

Synonyms: zany, nutty

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La la land--想象中的地方(可以理解为世外桃源),有一首歌就叫La la land.

Definition:
An unreal place; a fantastic dreamworld.

Example:
1) Most celebrities live in a la la land of luxury hotels, expensive cars and exotic travel.

2) Going to school is fun, but eventually you have to leave the la la land of the university and start working for a living.

Etymology:
'La la' sounds childlike and dreamy, so 'la la land' is a dream world without adult problems and concerns.

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Love handles人们变胖后腰上的那个"游泳圈 ~尤其指男性

Definition:
Unsightly fat that shows from the sides at the waist, usually on men.

Example: 1) I need to exercise more -- my love handles are growing!

Etymology: Fat at the waist sometimes forms 'handles' or grips that a lover could grab and hold onto.

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【美】【口】社会底层人物;卑鄙之人,恶棍,罪犯

Definition:
A person with bad habits or a questionable lifestyle; someone who doesn't amount to much in society.

Example:
1) Don't lend Billy any money. He's a low-life and he'll never repay you.

2) I don't understand how they could let such a low-life out of prison.

Synonyms bum, loser

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Luck of the draw抽签运

Definition:
According to fate or chance.

Example:
1) everyone else's computer works just fine, but mine is broken. I guess that's the luck of the draw.

Etymology:
When playing cards, you 'draw a hand', which means that you get a random set of cards. The cards that are dealt are called 'the draw'. So the 'luck of the draw' refers to the good or bad results produced by a random process.

Synonyms that's the way the ball bounces

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Lush--喝多了

Definition:
Someone who drinks too much alcohol; an alcoholic.

Example:
1) If you're a lush, New Years must be one of your favorite holidays - because everyone wants to drink on New Years !

2) Tom is the biggest lush I've ever seen - he always has a drink in his hand.

Synonyms : boozehound, drunk

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Mosey along说话滔滔不绝的人

Definition:
To walk slowly and casually

Example:
1) Let's mosey along over to campus and get something to eat

2) Are you crazy ? You can't just mosey on in here 2 hours late for work ! Who do you think you are ?

Etymology:
This word is cowboy slang that is still used to day. It is derived from an old British expression 'mose about', which meant 'to walk with a slouch'.
Synonyms:
saunter

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Mp3---指能播放MP3音乐文件的播放器.

Definition: A type of computer file that is used for music; a technology that compresses music files and makes them easy to use on the Internet.

Example: 1) I love to surf the web looking for MP3 files to download.
2) Susan was listening to a Back Street Boys MP3 on her computer.

Etymology: MP3 is a short form of MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3, which is the specific type of compression that is used in the file. MPEG stands for Motion Picture Experts Group, a research group with the International Standards Organization.

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Mug〈俚〉脸 , 〈口〉容易受骗的人, 傻瓜

Definition: The face

Example: 1) He's got a mug that only a mother could love.

Etymology: In the old days, beer glasses would sometimes have human faces on them, and 'mug' can refer to a face or a drinking cup. A related term is 'mug shot', which is a photo of the face made when one is arrested by the police.

Definition: To rob.

Example: The city is so safe these days you don’t hear about anybody getting mugged

Etymology: From a 19th centry British term, ‘ mug-hunter ‘ which refers to a thief who seeks out victims with innocent looking faces.


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Mystery meat

Definition: Animal flesh that has been cooked so long and so badly that it cannot be identified; an unappealing food item of unknown origin, typically served to defenseless students in dining halls.

Example: Oh, no… it looks like mystery meat is on the menu again.


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Nailed--找茬,挑错

Definition: To find or catch someone doing something wrong.

Example: 1) Jimmy's father nailed him smoking cigarettes.
2) After three years of counterfeiting treasury bonds, the FBI nailed the crime ring.

Etymology: A 'nail' is a small piece of metal that holds two pieces of wood together. When you get nailed, you and the thing you did wrong are attached together, for everyone to see.

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讨厌的人;笨蛋;

Definition: An overly intellectual person with poor social skills; an unfashionable and unpopular person.

Example: 1) I like Stephan, even though he is a bit of a nerd.

Etymology: The word comes from a children's book written by Dr. Seuss.

Synonyms: dork, dweeb, loser

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No-brainer 无需用脑的事; 容易的事

Definition:
Something that is perfectly obvious; easy to do, requiring very little effort.

Example:
1) Closing out store in Dallas was a no-brainer -- it was losing a lot of money.

2) What's one plus two? That's a no-brainer!

Etymology:
Your 'brain' is what you use to think, and some questions are so easy that you don't even have to think to get the right answer - 'no brain' is required.

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Not my cup of tea 我不喜欢这个东西或者它不适合我

Definition: Something not to your liking; something you don't like to do.

Example: 1) Some people love football, but it's not my cup of tea. I prefer bowling.

2) Do I like Brittany Spears? No, that kind of music isn't my cup of tea.

Etymology: This is a 19th century British phrase.

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Nuke 用微波炉加热/用核子武器攻击

Definition:
To cook or re-heat food in a microwave oven.

Example:
1) Frozen food is so easy - just nuke it for two minutes and you're ready to eat!

Etymology:
Refers to the powerful and possibly deadly effects of 'nuclear' devices, such as reactors and bombs.

Definition:
A nuclear warhead or missile, or the act of using a nuclear warhead or missile.

Example:
1) The United States and Russia control most of the nukes in the world.

2) Although the Cold War is over, there is still a threat that terrorists might nuke us all back to the Stone Age.

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On cloud nine狂喜

Definition:
To be extremely happy, elated

Example:
1) I was on cloud nine after I got the promotion.

Etymology:
Derived from the idea that clouds are part of heavenly paradise, and that the higher you go, the closer you are to ultimate bliss.

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On the same wavelength 志趣相同

Definition:
Sharing a common understanding; thinking the same thing as another person.

Example:
1) Peter and Sabah have really been on the same wavelength lately -- they agree about almost everything.

Etymology:
'Wavelength' refers to an electronic signal, like an audio or television signal. If two people are sharing a single wavelength, they are sending and receiving the same messages.

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Outta here远离此地

Definition:
A phrase indicating that someone is leaving.

Example:
1) I'm outta here! See you next week!

2) It looks like Stephan is finally outta here -- we will miss him as the chicken misses flight.

Etymology:
This slang comes from the phrase 'out of here', which is also used used to indicate that you are leaving (or going out of) this place (or here).

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pack beat--带枪

Definition:
To carry a gun

Example:
1) Be careful when you're out late at night -- you never know who might be packing heat.

2) You never had to tell Dirty Harry to pack heat -- he was always carring a .44 Magnum.

Etymology: "Heater" is slang for gun, and "pack" means 'a container' or 'to fold up' or 'to put away'. So when you "pack heat" you become a container for a gun - or put a gun on your body, in your clothes.

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Phat --非常酷

Definition:
Excellent, cool, the greatest.

Example:
1) That skateboard is so phat. It's the best I've ever seen!

Etymology:
'Phat' is an African-American slang version of 'fat' which has become very popular in the last few years. The use of 'fat' to describe something that is good goes back to the 1500s, and derives from the idea that the fat in a cow's milk is the best part of it.

Synonyms:
bomb, cool

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pig out狼吞虎咽地大吃

Definition: To eat large amounts of food quickly and without good manners; to overeat

Example: 1) The pizza is here ! Let's pig out !

2) At the game, we pigged out on hamburgers and french fries.

Etymology: Pigs are famous for enthusiastically eating enormous quantities of food. So when a human 'pigs out', he or she is eating much like a pig.

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Pipe down 安静!闭嘴!;

Definition:
To stop talking; to lower the volume. Frequently used as a command meaning "Be quiet!"

Example:
1) Pipe down! Mom's talking on the phone.

2) Hey, pipe down in there -- I'm trying to think!

Etymology:
In the old days in the British navy, musical pipes were used to send messages to the crew. The last pipe message of the day was called 'pipe down', and it signalled the time to be quiet and go to bed.

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Pitch in 帮助,支持;捐助

Definition: To contribute to a group effort or common undertaking; to participate in a team activity; to help out.

Example: 1) Everyone ought to do their part and pitch in to keep this park clean for all.


Synonyms: lend a hand

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Pot --大麻

Definition:
Marijuana; weed

Example:
1) Let's buy some pot and smoke it in my room.

Synonyms :
grass
Definition : Total amount bet on a poker hand; a gambling term
Example : 1) The pot is up to $100. Do you wan to call or drop ?

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Premed 医学院预科


Definition:
A student who plans to go to medical school; the courses you have to take before medical school, like biology and chemistry.

Example:
1) I never get to see my boyfriend -- he's premed, so he's always in the library studying.

Etymology:
'Pre' means 'before', and 'med' is short for 'medical'. This term is very common at American colleges and universities. (Pronounced pree-med.)

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Psyched 精神高昂,盼望某件事情

Definition:
Very excited and ready to go; in high spirits.

Example:
1) The World Series starts tonight and the fans are psyched!

2) I'm going on vacation to Italy for three weeks -- I am so psyched!

Etymology:
In ancient Greek myth, 'Psyche' was the symbol of the human soul or spirit. When you are 'psyched' your spirit is in an elevated state. In other words, you are very excited.

Synonyms:
pumped, stoked

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Pump iron举重
Definition:
To lift weights; exercising to build muscle mass.

Example:
1) On Saturday mornings, Tom is usually down at the YMCA pumping iron.

2) Let's go to the gym and pump some iron.

Etymology:
The weights that a bodybuilder lifts are made of iron or some other heavy material. A 'pump' is a device that moves water through repetitive motion. So the phrase 'pump iron' describes the act of lifting weights again and again.

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Good sport 有风度的人

Definition:
One who plays well, whether winning or losing; one who is fair and is able to accept setbacks; an easy-going individual.

Example:
1) Eric was a good sport about my beating him in the game.

2) Sarah is a good sport and gets along with everyone.
Synonyms : Sports are an important part of British and American culture, and a 'good sport' is a cultural ideal. He or she follows the rules and can accept winning or losing, no matter what the setting

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Raise the roof 大吵大闹

Definition:
To have fun and make a lot of noise.

Example:
1) We're going to raise the roof at Stephanie's party tonight!

2) The band raised the roof with one great song after another.

Etymology:
A 'roof' covers a house. Sometimes, usually at parties, you can make so much noise that it seems like the roof is going to blow right off.

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Ride shotgun 【俚】坐在汽前面的旅客座上

Definition:
To sit in the front passenger seat of a vehicle.

Example:
1) Whenever we take a trip in Billy's pickup, Sally always rides shotgun.

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Road rage (主要使用于英国)驾驶人因不耐前车或不满抢道而引起的愤怒;


Definition:
Anger toward other drivers experienced while driving a car in heavy traffic; arguments or violence between motorists.

Example:
1) That lady tried to run me off the road! She must have a bad case of road rage.

2) The police blamed road rage for the shooting.

Etymology:
'Road' means 'street', and 'rage' means extreme anger, so 'road rage' is extreme anger felt while driving a car. This term has become popular in the last few years as more and more people spend many hours each day just driving to work and home again.

故乡的云 : 2010-06-06#104
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Roll out the red carpet(迎接贵宾用的)红地毯, 隆重的接待

Definition:
To treat a visitor very well; to give someone a grand, elaborate welcome.

Example:
1) The city rolled out the red carpet for the visiting royalty.
Etymology:
In England, the Queen walks on a 'red carpet' (or rug) whenever she attends a formal event. The carpet is temporary, and is literally rolled out onto the ground just for the occasion.

故乡的云 : 2010-06-06#105
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Rookie新兵;生手;新入选选手;

Definition:
A beginner; one who is new to a profession or field.

Example:
1) The older players taught the rookie how to play the game.

2) It's not easy being a rookie police officer.

Etymology:
This word is derived from 'recruit', a new member of an army.
Synonyms:
newbie, greenhorn

故乡的云 : 2010-06-06#106
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Rug rat 学步的小孩;蹒跚行走者

Definition:
A young child; a toddler

Example:
1) I’ve got three rug rats at home, ages 2,3 and 5.

Etymology:
Small children spend a lot of time on the ‘rug’ or carpet, and sometimes they crawl around like rodents (‘rats&rsquo
.

故乡的云 : 2010-06-06#107
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发烧Run a fever

Definition:
To be sick, with an unusually high body temperature; to be very hot due to illness.

Example:
1) Jane can't go to school today. She's running a fever.

Etymology:
'Run' has many meanings. In this phrase, 'run' means 'to continue to have', so 'run a fever' refers to a person maintaining a 'fever' (a high body temperature).

故乡的云 : 2010-06-06#108
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Sad 质量巨差

Definition:
Of poor quality; inferior.

Example:
1) Your car is in sad shape -- you really need to take it to a mechanic.

2) Detroit is one sad town.

Etymology:
'Sad' is usually used to describe human emotions. When you are sad, you are unhappy. As slang, the word describes things rather than people.

Synonyms:
lame

故乡的云 : 2010-06-06#109
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Score--成功得到某个东西。。或发生性关系,性 交,做 爱。所以这个短语一定要记住哦,不然用错了会闹笑话的。
Definition:
To successfully obtain something, especially sex or drugs; to acquire something desirable.
Example:
1) I scored a bag of marijuana from my friend Peter.

2) I'm meeting a beautiful woman for drinks after work--hope I score afterwards!
Synonyms: get laid