和谐英语

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2013-11-05来源:Economist

1.smash into 猛撞

The two cars ran smash into each other.
那两部车子迎面相撞。

They smash into the side of the hurdle one, fall backwards.
有些难关,没人一次就能克服掉。

2.intend to 打算,想要

As we both have families, we intend to be discreet.
由于我们两人都已成家,所以我们打算谨慎行事。

As president I intend to celebrate the rich diversity of human relationships.
作为总统,我打算庆祝人类关系上所具有的这种丰富多样性。

3.think of 考虑;想起;有…想法

Does the poem make you think of spring?
这首诗有没有让你想到春天?

No, he could not think of that day.
不,他不想想起那一天。

4.tug into 拖到

The tug stiffened when we got into the mud.
我们陷入泥里时,牵拉更费劲了。

One sometimes must diet and wiggle, tug and stretch to squeeze into a pair of tight jeans.
你得节食,还要前后摆、用力拉、绷紧身体,才能穿进一条紧身牛仔裤。