讲解：
show sb / sth off
炫耀；卖弄；显示:
He likes to show off how well he speaks French.
他喜欢向人展示他法语讲得有多好。

come as / be a revelation (to sb)
让人大开眼界；令人耳目一新；出乎意料
The dish came as a revelation to the guests.
这道菜让嘉宾耳目一新。

lick sth
舔：
He licked his fingers.
他舔了一下自己的手指。

not by a long chalk
差得远；绝不；一点也不:
It's not over yet—not by a long chalk.
这事还没有了结——远远没有。

intrigue sb
激起…的兴趣；引发…的好奇心:
You've really intrigued me—tell me more!
你说的真有意思——再给我讲一些吧！

dilute sth (with sth)
稀释；冲淡
The paint can be diluted with water to make a lighter shade.
这颜料可用水稀释以使色度淡一些。