過了專八都不一定會知道的地道美語(2)
Get out of hand 失去控制
To be out of control
Example: The problem of suicide bombings is getting out of hand; there seems to be no way to stop them.
Give a hand 提供幫助
To help somebody with something
Example: Please give me a hand and hold this board while I paint it.
Learn by heart 牢記
To memorize something; to have learned something word for word or very precisely.
Example: At school we often learned Shakespeare's sonnets by heart and recited them in front of the class.
On hold 尚未辦理的事情
Something set aside and waiting to be dealt with
Example: Our vacation plans are on hold right now; because my Dad's just been admitted to hospital with a stomach ulcer.
A dark horse 出乎意料的嬴家
An unexpected winner.
Example: A dark horse in this year's basketball cup was Japan!
The bottom line 本質內容
The most essential part of something
Example: We've talked a lot about taxation and immigration, but the bottom line is that we have to create more jobs.
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Live it up 狂歡一場
To enjoy a high standard of living and lead a carefree life
Example: The neighbors having been living it up ever since they won the sweepstakes.
Look forward to 期待着
To relish some future prospect; to eagerly await meeting somebody.
Example: You can tell Jake is looking forward to his vacation – he keeps telling us how many days there are left until he finishes college.
Bear in mind 記住
To remember something which can be of help in the future.
Example: Before you start your perspective drawing, bear in mind you should first establish a vanishing point.
Have a mind to 想做某事, 計劃做某事
To be decided on ; to intend to
Example: The service in our hotel was terrible. I have a mind to write a letter of complaint.
