我们讲的英语第233期:Red tape 繁文缛节

重点讲解：
1. fill in 填，填写（表格等）；
例句：Please fill in the form enclosed herewith.
请填写随函附上之表格。
2. apply for 申请；请求；
例句：I would like to apply for a library card.
我想申请一张借书卡。
3. fit in （在某种情形或体系中）发挥作用，担当职责；适合；符合；
例句：He knew where I fitted in and what he had to do to get the best out of me.
他知道我适合做什么，也知道他要怎么做才能让我发挥出最佳水平。
4. red tape 繁文缛节；官僚作风；
例句：The little money that was available was tied up in bureaucratic red tape.
能用的那点儿小钱被繁文缛节拖得遥遥无期。
5. be subject to 受…支配的；服从于…的；
例句：The tribunal is unique because Mr Jones is not subject to the normal police discipline code.
因为琼斯先生不受一般的治安条例法规约束，所以专门设立了特别法庭。
6. paint the town red (多指夜生活中的)狂欢作乐；
例句：He is going out tonight to paint the town red.
他今天晚上要玩个痛快。