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美国街头常用英语俚语U-1: Under the table/ Under the weather (mp3和文本下载)

2016-11-08来源:和谐英语

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1. Under the table 幕后交易，暗箱操作

The crime boss paid the police under the table to get away from punishment.
为逃避惩罚，犯罪头目暗地里贿赂警察。

疯狂联想：桌下的交易，见不得阳光。

2. Under the weather （身体）不舒服

I'm feeling a little under the weather today. I think I'll stay home from work.
今天我有点不舒服，就待在家里不去上班了。

释义：直译是在天气下。以前人们认为天气的变化是带来疾病的原因。不过under the weather只是身体不适，而非大病。