和谐英语

VOA慢速英语:I 'Get a Kick' Out of You

2019-06-02来源:和谐英语
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idiom – n. an expression that cannot be understood from the meanings of its separate words but that has a separate meaning of its own

informal – adj. of language : relaxed in tone : not suited for serious or official speech and writing

slang – n. words that are not considered part of the standard vocabulary of a language and that are used very informally in speech especially by a particular group of people

plural – adj. grammar : relating to a form of a word that refers to more than one person or thing

dialogue – n. a conversation between two or more persons

pretty penny – idiomatic expression

hoops – n. basketball —usually used in plural

styling – n. the way in which something is designed

opportunity – n. chance for greater success

concert – n. a public performance (as of music or dancing)