1.design v. 設計,計劃
例句:
He designed us a beautiful house.
他為我們設計了一所很美的房子。
2.be supposed to v.應該, 被期望
例句:
They were supposed to be here an hour ago.
他們應該在一小時以前到達這里。
3.be scared 嚇得要命
例句:
The child was scared of the fierce looking dog.
這孩子害怕那條外表兇惡的狗。
4.relax v. 放松,松懈,松弛
例句:
The music will help to relax you.
音樂會使你感到輕松。
5.nervous breakdown n.[醫]神經失常
例句:
Don't carry on living this pace: You'll wind up with a nervous breakdown.
別繼續以這種節奏節生活:你會得神經衰弱癥的。
6.cuff link n. 男子襯衫袖的鏈扣
7.on the way 在途中, 接近
例句:
He was lost on the way.
他在半路走丟了。
8.run out of v.用完
例句:
We've run out of petrol. What a bore!
我們的汽油用完了. 真麻煩!
9.stalling 失速,停轉
例句:
Stop stalling and answer my question!
不要拖延,立刻回答我的問題!
10.Charmed 不勝榮幸(回答別人介紹的一種正式說法)
例句:
I shall be charmed to see you tomorrow.
我真希望明天能見到你。
11.Make yourself comfortable 別客氣
例句:
"Make yourself comfortable, I'll see if I can rustle up a few sandwiches."
"別客氣!我看看能不能弄幾份三明治。"
12.hors d'oeuvre (正餐前的)開胃食品
例句:
The hors d'oeuvre is seasonal vegetables.
餐前小吃是應時蔬菜。
13.feel proud of 為...感到自豪
例句:
My mother is great indeed. And I always feel proud of her.
我母親的確很偉大,我總是為有這樣的母親感到自豪。
14.review n. 檢討,復習,回顧,評審
例句:
quarterly review
季刊評論雜志
15.be about to 剛要,即將
例句:
She was about to dish up when some guests came.
她剛要上菜開飯,這時來了一些客人。