英语访谈节目:追溯赦免火鸡的传统

1.destined for 注定

Everyone knew that Muriel was destined for great things.
所有人都知道缪里尔命中注定要成就一番伟业。

2.take a liking to 喜欢

I never liked watching horror films, but I've recently taken a liking to them.
我原来一直不喜欢看恐怖片，但是我最近开始喜欢它们了。

3.from now on 从现在开始

Perhaps it would be best not to see much of you from now on
也许从现在起我们最好少见面。

4.spare from 免去

She was spared from the ordeal of appearing in court.
她无须出庭受折磨了。

5.hand out 发放

Planning permission is handed out sparingly.
建筑许可证的发放是很谨慎的。