美国街头常用英语俚语O-8: On the fence/ On the high ropes (mp3和文本下载)
2016-11-02来源:和谐英语
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1. On the fence 犹豫不决,两面观望,中立的
That congressman is still on the fence to vote for or against the new tax bill.
那个议员现在还对新的税收议案犹豫不决,不知该投赞成票还是反对票。
释义:
fence:篱笆
on the fence:某人骑在篱笆上,左右不足,不知如何行动才对自己有好处。这就是所谓的“骑墙派”。
2. On the high ropes 高傲,洋洋得意
He's been on the high ropes since he was elected president of the Student Boday.
他自从当选为学生会主席以后就高傲得不得了。
释义:
ropes:马戏团演员走的钢索
on the high ropes:演员在高高的绳索上往下看观众,难免有“高人一等”的感觉。
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