“TAKE”之12短语

The verb take is extremely useful. It can be used in a number of expressions. Here are 12.Learning Expressions The best way to learn any words or expressions is by seeing or hearing them in context when you＇ re reading or listening to English. Make a note of any words or expressions that you like （or want to learn） and write these down in sentences. Remember, always record language in phrases or sentences--never as individual words. You should also practise using the words or expressions as often as you can： in conversation, on the phone, in e-mails, etc.     

“罪”与“罚”

上一期我们已经了解了一些有关“罪”与“罚”的表达,本期继续补充学习一下。     

表达“灾难”和“失败”

This month, we are looking at some expressions to do with ＂disaster＇＂ and ＂failure＂     

“绘”心情

今天,你的心情如何？是高兴还是沮丧？是兴奋还是低落？下面小编与大家分享一些描绘心情的词汇,你知道的还有哪些？不妨自己列一下。     

话“昆虫”

A fly in the ointmentSomeone or something that ruins a situation which could have been nice or successful.＂We had a great Christmas. The only fly in the ointment was my aunt, who was in a really bad mood all the time.＂     

话“鸟”

本期我们继续来学习英语中与“鸟”相关的习语。     

“愚蠢”法规

Persons may not sleep on a road. （California）It is prohibited to take a dog in an elevator. （California）It is illegal to jump into a passing car. （California）It is illegal to pour salt on a highway. （California）     

“愚蠢”法规

It is against the law to tie a giraffe to a telephone pole or street lamp. （Georgia） One man may not be on another man＇s back. （Georgia） It is prohibited to cut offa chicken＇s head on Sunday It is also illegal to carry a chicken by its feet down broadway on this day. （Georgia） One may not place a deadbird on a neighbor＇ s lawn （Georgia） Rocks may not be thrown at birds. （Georgia） Persons may not wear hoods in public. （Georgia） Cars may not be driven through playgrounds or on sidewalks. （Georgia） Chicken must be eaten with the hands. （Georgia） Though it is illegal to spit from a car ora bus, citizens may spit from a truck. （Georgia） It is illegal for a chicken to cross the road.     

表达“失败”

Put/Throw a spanner in the worksTo do something that causes another thing to fail or to go badly. ＂We seemed to be doing quite well until we received a tax bill for 20,000 euros. It really put a spanner in the works.＂     

话“手机”

从2000年手机开始普及,到了今天几乎人手一部手机。但是你知道怎么用英语谈论手机吗？这是一个重要的日常话题．我们一起来说一说。     

话“说话”

欢迎来到习语板块,本期为大家介绍跟“说话”有关的习语。下面的图片能帮助你理解习语的正确含义。     

话“租房”

租房是和我们的生活息息相关的一件事。租房时应该注意哪些事项,又有哪些相关表达呢？不妨来了解一下。     

话“昆虫”

A stomach bug 胃病 An illness which is caused by small organisms such as bacteria. ＂I ＇ve got a bit of a stomach bug.＂A bug （informal） 窃听器A tiny hidden microphone which transmits what people are saying. ＂Look, there＇ s a bug on the phone. They bugged the phone.＂Nit-picking 吹毛求疵的;挑刺的 If someone is nit-picking, they are irritating you by concentrating on small, minor and irrelevant details. ＂1 know there are lots of mistakes in the report, but stop nit-picking for a while and focus on the overall effect.＂     

动词“get”

Dear Mr Tower, Thank you very much for your e-mail. Of course, I would be delighted to help you with this complex, but very useful verb. OK, let＇ s get started. Here are some of the main uses. Acquire/Buy——＂get＂ can mean ＂acquire＂ or ＂buy＂ a） They got a new house. b） He got a bonus last month. Receive——To be given something： a） I got sixteen presents for my birthday b） The film got very good reviews. Arrive——To reach a destination a） She got home early. b） He got into Paris at 9pm. Bring/Fetch——To bring something to a place, or to take something back： a） Could you get me a newspaper from the shops？ b） Could you get me that pen that＇s on the table？ Winning/Scoring （goals）——To achieve something a） He got first place in the competition. b） They got ten goals.     

话说“音乐会”

很多人都喜欢听音乐会,震撼的音效、热闹的氛围、耀眼的明星……都是现场音乐会的魅力所在。说到音乐会,与其相关的英语表达都有哪些呢？下面我们就一起来看看。     

话说“出差”

在工作中,出差总是难免的。有人喜欢出差,因为可以顺便旅行;有人不喜欢,因为会很累。不管怎么样,出差之前一定要做好万全准备,需要的东西一定要带全,以最大限度地减少不必要的麻烦。下面我们就来说说“出差”。     

话“理发”

说话是一门艺术、一项功课,需要好好研究学习。说话得当,事半功倍;反之,则可能引起不必要的麻烦。别笑,这可不是危言耸听。本期主题：理发。     

话“天气”

Whatever happens or whatever the weather. ＂I＇ II be at the theatre tomorrow, come rain or shine-I wouldn＇t miss your debut performance for the world.＂To save money for a time that you might need it （during an emergency, for example）. ＂I try to save about 10% of my salary for a rainy day. You never know when you might need it.＂     

话“鱼”

汉语中有很多与鱼相关的成语,比如“沉鱼落雁”“如鱼得水”。在英语中也有不少相关习语,下面我们就来话“鱼”。     

火光在前——“God”与“神”、“主”的秘密

英文词“God”想必所有学过英语的人都认识,是“神”的意思,汉语中也把它对译成“上帝”或者“上主”、“主”。细说起来,英文的“God”和中文的“主”还真是有着一定的联系!为什么呢？请看文章。