雅思口語(yǔ)：精選俚語(yǔ)

以下是實(shí)際生活中以及電影中經(jīng)常出現(xiàn)的實(shí)用俚語(yǔ)，如果同學(xué)能夠在雅思口語(yǔ)使用這樣的俚語(yǔ)你的語(yǔ)言就會(huì)更加地道，更加美麗。同時(shí)也是很精彩的亮分點(diǎn)。

　　1   Be in the air 將要發(fā)生的事情

　　The feeling or idea that something new is about to happen or is going to change.

　　Example: From the arguments going on at the meeting, it seems that a change in policy is in the air.

　　2   Clear the air 消除誤會(huì)

　　To settle a dispute and restore good relations

　　Example: We had a meeting with the workers, and I think we’ve cleared the air now.

　　3   Cost an arm and a leg 極其昂貴

　　To be very expensive

　　Example: I love that fur coat. However, I don’t think I’m going to buy it because it costs an arm and a leg.

　　4   A bad egg 缺乏道德的人

　　Somebody who has no moral principles and should be avoided

　　Example: You mustn’t lend Tim money, he’s a bad egg. You’ll never see him or your money again!

　　5　In the Bag 穩(wěn)鍛煉身體勝券

　　Said of an achievement which is secure

　　Example: We have the deal in the bag. The client came in this morning to sign the agreement.

　　6   In the balance 未知的,不可預(yù)測(cè)的

　　Said when the outcome of a situation is unknown or unpredictable

　　Example: His career as a pilot is in the balance, as his eyesight does not seem good enough.

　　7   Drive a hard bargain 極力討價(jià)還價(jià)

　　To have the negotiating strength and skills to get the most advantageous price and conditions

　　Example: Amanda is negotiating the best price from the suppliers. She drives a hard bargain.

　　8　Ring a bell 看上去或聽(tīng)起來(lái)非常熟悉

　　To look, sound or seem familiar

Example: That face rings a bell, where have I seen him before?

　　9　Tighten one’s belt 節(jié)衣縮食

　　To cut down on spending because there is less income than before

　　Example: Now you are out of work, you’ll have to tighten your belt and give up buying new clothes and going out so often.