A:I know they will comfort me if I fail in the exam. But I really don't want to see that happen.
我知道如果我考试没通过他们会安慰我的,但是我真的不想看到那一幕发生。
B:Come on. If you meet some problems you can't work out, just turn to me. Maybe I can help you.
加油。如果你遇到一些解决不了的问题可以来找我,或许我可以帮助你。
A:Thank you.
谢谢。
Notes:
1. colleage entrance examination高考
2. comfort ['k?mf?t] v, n. 安慰,安慰者,舒适
level平面,水平线,水平,等级
Useful Phrases实用短语
①a level playing field机会均等
It isn't a level playing field society although it is often said so.
这不是一个机会均等的社会尽管说是如此。
②level with sb.对某人说实话,直言相告
I have a feeling that she doesn't level with me.
我有一种感觉她没有对我说实话。
③on the level诚实,诚恳,合法,正当
Their trade isn't on the level.
他们的交易不正当。
Daily Conversation日常会话
A:In this competition, we all have a level playing field. I hope everyone can demonstrate his ability to us.
在这次比赛中,每个人的机会都是均等的。我希望你们能够展示自己的实力。
B:Thank you, and we will.
谢谢,我们会的。
A:But please keep in mind :competition comes second than friendship.
但是请记住:友谊第一,比赛第二。
B:OK. We won't forget it.
好的。我们会记住的。
Notes:
1. keep sth. in mind记住……
2.Competition comes second than friendship.友谊第一,比赛第二。
lie
躺,平放,位于,处于(某种状态),伸展,展现
Useful Phrases实用短语
①lie down躺下,平卧
You're too tired. You'd better go and lie down for a while.
你太疲惫了,最好先去躺一会。
②lie behind sth.是……的真实原因(或理由)
Can you tell me what lay behind their conflict?
你能告诉我他们之间冲突的原因吗?
③lie around/about乱放,乱搁
I can't endure her lying her clothes around.
我受不了她到处乱放衣服。
Daily Conversation日常会话
A:Can you put your shoes in order I don't like people lying around things.
你能把你的鞋子放好吗?我不喜欢有人乱放东西。
B:Sorry, but I'm a little busy now. Do you mind if I put them away after finishing my work?
不好意思,我现在有点忙。你介意我把工作弄完再把它们收起来吗?
A:OK.
好的。
Notes:
1. put sth. in order把……放好,使……井然有序
2. put away放好,收好,收藏,存储
life
生命,性命,一生,寿命,生活,生存,人生,生物,活力
Useful Phrases实用短语
①come to life苏醒过来,开始有生机
When spring is coming, all the plants begin to come to life.
当春天来临时,所有的植物开始复苏过来。
②make life difficult (for sb.)(给某人)惹麻烦,造成困难,出难题
Our enemy tried their best to make life difficult for us.
我们的敌人尽力全力去给我们制造麻烦。
③cat-and-dog life争吵不休的生活
Poor couples often lead a cat-and-dog life because of financial problems. Don't you think so?
贫贱夫妻百事哀。你不这么认为吗?
④While there is life there is hope.
留得青山在,不怕没柴烧。
Daily Conversation日常会话
A:I still haven't found a job by now. Life to me is too difficult. I have felt hopeless for the future.
我仍然没有找到工作。生活对我来说太难了。我对于未来已经无望了。
B:While there is life there is hope.
留得青山在,不怕没柴烧。
A:You know I'm running out of money. Can you borrow me some money for the time being?
你知道我的钱要用完了,你能暂时借我一些吗?
B:Anytime.
随时可以。
light光,光线,光亮,光源,灯
Useful Phrases实用短语
①throw light on使人了解,阐明
When you give the others a report you must throw light on what you try to say.
当你给别人做报告时,你必须使人了解你在说什么.
②light up照亮,点燃,容光焕发
My teacher's words light up my road to the future.
我的老师的话照亮了我通往未来的路。
③make light of轻视
Don't make light of the poor. Everyone is equal around the world.
不要轻视穷人,每个人在世上都是平等的。
Daily Conversation日常会话
A:I"ll have a report in the school hall this afternoon. So, can you give me some guides?
今天下午在学校大厅我有一个报告。所以你能给点指导吗?
B:You should keep in mind that the most important thing is to throw your view light on.
你应该记住最重要的一点是要阐明你的观点。
A:Anything else?
还有其他的吗?
B:Besides, you'd better make a full preparation and don't be nervous when you are standing on the stage.
除此之外,你最好做好充分准备,在台上不要紧张。
line线条,界限,皱纹,方针,路线
Useful Phrases实用短语
①line up(使)排成行,(使)排队
Please line up before you enter into the cinema.
在进入影院之前请先排好队。
②be on line在运转,在运行
The machine is on line.
机器在运行。
③bottom line底线
As sales started rising in the fourth quarter of 2013, all of the cost reduction fell to the bottom line.
随着销售量在2013年第四季度开始增长,所有的降低成本都下降到了底线。
Daily Conversation日常会话
A:Can you help me check the machine It isn't on line now.
你能帮我检查一下机器吗?它现在不运转了。
B:All right. Wait a monment please.
好的。请稍等。
A:How long will it take?
要花多长时间?
B:It's hard to say. Maybe the whole afternoon.
难说。可能要一下午。
A:Oh, my God!
哦,我的天哪!
live
居住,活,(过)生活,(回忆等)存留,难忘
Useful Phrases实用短语
①live on靠……生活,以……为食物
They all lived on her father's poor salary in the past days.
在过去的日子里他们全靠她父亲微薄的工资生活。
②live off依赖……生活
She 's living off selling newspapers.
她靠卖报生活。
③live up to遵守,实践(诺言、原则等);不辜负(期望)
Finally, he didn't live up to his families hope.
最终,他辜负了所有家人的期望。
Daily Conversation日常会话
A:Mom, I'm afraid I can't live up to your expectation this time.
妈妈,我恐怕这次要辜负您的期望了。
B:Don't have any burden, baby. I know you have tried.
宝贝,不要有任何负担。我知道你已经努力了。