中英慣用例句:
  • 我們一問到他的家庭時, 他總是閉不言.
    He always clammed up when we asked him about his family.
  • 別站在門口擋道.
    Stand clear of the doors.
  • 他(滿口)鬍說八道.
    codswallop.
  • 在 The radio's on the blink(收音機壞了)一句中的 on the blink(壞了)這一詞組是語用語.
    is a colloquialism.
  • 他的生花妙筆與政治分析相得益彰, 使他的文章膾炙人.
    It is the combination of wit and political analysis that makes his articles so readable.
  • 拐角處有個隱蔽入口.
    There's a concealed entrance just round the corner.
  • 我讓服務員領他們到門[領他出去].
    conduct him out.
  • 這些傷與刀傷的情形正相符合(可能因刀傷所致).
    an attack with a knife.
  • 這個入經常使用, 不要擋住.
    This entrance is in constant use; do not block it.
  • 她主張實行進口限製.
    She argued for import control, ie the restricting of imports.
  • 別跟他費舌了, 他太笨了.
    he's so crass.
  • 我們來到了十字路口.
    We came to a crossroads.
  • 本班機現在在第16號入檢票登機.
    The flight is now boarding at gate 16.
  • 在11號交叉路與1號高速公路會合.
    Join the M1 at Junction 11.
  • 他拿著瓶子對嘴兒大喝. =>illus at head 見head插圖. => Usage at body 用法見body.
    He put the bottle to his lips and drank deeply.
  • 我確信他能成功. put one's money where one's `mouth is (infml ) show one's support in a practical way, not just by one's words 以實際行動支持, 並非說空話. a run for one's money => run1. see the colour of sb's money => colour1. there's money in sth profit can be obtained from sth (某事物)有利可圖. throw one's money about (infml ) spend one's money recklessly and ostentatiously 大肆揮霍. you pays your money and you takes your choice => pay2.
    I'll put my money on him.
  • 要孩子自己動手做飯, 事情就一塌糊塗了. make a pass at sb (infml ) try to attract sb sexually 嚮某人調情. sell the pass => sell.
    Things have come to a pretty pass when the children have to prepare their own meals.
  • 他在門探一下頭, 看她是否在屋裏. =>Usage at nudge 用法見nudge.
    He poked his head round the door to see if she was in the room.
  • 我想給你 糾正一兩個錯誤. right (you are)! (Brit also right-oh!) (infml ) (used to indicate agreement to an order or with a suggestion or (esp US) with a request 用以表示同意一項命令、 建議或請求, 尤用於美式英語表示同意請求). (as) right as `rain/as a `trivet (infml ) in excellent health or working order 十分健康或正常. start off on the right/wrong foot => start2. touch the right chord => touch1.
    put you `right on one or two matters.
  • 不潔可受感染. Cf 參看 sepsis.
    A dirty cut may become septic, ie affected by bacteria.
  • 她侮辱我的母親, 我得跟她算這筆帳. settle sb's`hash (infml ) deal finally with sb who is being awkward, aggressive, etc 終於整治一下那個鬧彆扭、 找麻煩等的人. when the dust has settled =>dust1.
    She insulted my mother, so I have an account to settle with her.
  • 政府近來受到新聞界猛烈抨擊. give sb `stick (infml ) punish or treat sb severely 嚴懲或嚴厲對待某人. a rod/stick to beat sb with => beat1. up sticks => up v.
    The government has taken a lot of stick from the press recently.
  • 他把領敞開了. =>Usage at loose1 用法見 loose1.
    He unloosened his collar.
  • 他帶點倫敦口音。
    He speaks with London accent.
  • 一直往前走,在第二個十字路往左拐。
    Go straight ahead and turn left at the second crossing.
  • 在流血呢,你最好找個醫生看看這傷
    It's bleeding. You'd better see a doctor about that cut.
  • 他不在,我能替他捎個信嗎?
    He's not in. May I take a message for him?
  • 中國有多少人口?
    What's the population of China?
  • 我覺得古典音樂會比搖滾音樂會更合我胃
    I find classical concerts more to my liking than rock concerts.
  • 病從口入
    Close mouth catches no flies.
  • 為了擴大我們在貴國的出業務,我們希望和你們建立直接貿易關係。
    In order to extend our export business to your country we wish to enter direct business relations with you.
  • 很高興嚮你介紹我司為一傢專業出罐裝貨物的國有企業
    We have the pleasure of introducing ourselves to you as a state corporation specializing in the export of canned goods.