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VOA慢速英语:Expressions From the World of Bugs
短语讲解:
1. In fact, you might say your house was a beehive of activity if your whole family was helping you clean. You also might say you made a beeline for something if you went there right away.
In fact 事实上
例句:I think so; in fact, I am quite sure.
我想如此,事实上我十分相信如此。
right away 马上
例句:I want it typed right away, please.
请立刻把它打印出来.
2. Here is an expression about bees that is not used much any more, but we like it anyway.
any more 较多些,再
例句:He paid up without any more ado.
他不再啰嗦就付了钱。
3. If your friend cannot stop talking about something because she thinks it is important, you might say she has a bee in her bonnet.
talk about 谈论
例句:He went on to talk about his accident.
他接着谈到了他的意外事故。
4. That means to be nervous about having to do something, like speaking in front of a crowd.
in front of 在...的前面
例句:I feel uneasy in front of an audience.
我在观众面前感到不自在。
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