和谐英语

VOA慢速英语:Don't Be MIA! Improve Your English With These Military Words

2016-11-13来源:VOA

短语讲解:

1. When something is on your radar you are thinking about it or considering it.

think about 考虑…; 捉摸…
例句:I'll have a think about that
我会考虑考虑的。

2. For example, if my friend offered to help at my ukulele concert but did not show up, she is AWOL.

show up 显而易见; 到场
例句:His show off only serves to show up his ignorance.
他的卖弄只不过暴露了他自己的无知。

3. Other say it stands for “fouled up beyond all recognition.

stand for 代表; 为…而奋斗
例句:You both stand for freedom.
你们俩都是自由的象征。

4. In other words, things are not going well, as usual.

in other words 换句话说; 就是说
例句:In other words, I'm in wonderful condition.
总之, 我身体非常好。