1.design v. 设计,计划
例句:
He designed us a beautiful house.
他为我们设计了一所很美的房子。
2.be supposed to v.应该, 被期望
例句:
They were supposed to be here an hour ago.
他们应该在一小时以前到达这里。
3.be scared 吓得要命
例句:
The child was scared of the fierce looking dog.
这孩子害怕那条外表凶恶的狗。
4.relax v. 放松,松懈,松弛
例句:
The music will help to relax you.
音乐会使你感到轻松。
5.nervous breakdown n.[医]神经失常
例句:
Don't carry on living this pace: You'll wind up with a nervous breakdown.
别继续以这种节奏节生活:你会得神经衰弱症的。
6.cuff link n. 男子衬衫袖的链扣
7.on the way 在途中, 接近
例句:
He was lost on the way.
他在半路走丢了。
8.run out of v.用完
例句:
We've run out of petrol. What a bore!
我们的汽油用完了. 真麻烦!
9.stalling 失速,停转
例句:
Stop stalling and answer my question!
不要拖延,立刻回答我的问题!
10.Charmed 不胜荣幸(回答别人介绍的一种正式说法)
例句:
I shall be charmed to see you tomorrow.
我真希望明天能见到你。
11.Make yourself comfortable 别客气
例句:
"Make yourself comfortable, I'll see if I can rustle up a few sandwiches."
"别客气!我看看能不能弄几份三明治。"
12.hors d'oeuvre (正餐前的)开胃食品
例句:
The hors d'oeuvre is seasonal vegetables.
餐前小吃是应时蔬菜。
13.feel proud of 为...感到自豪
例句:
My mother is great indeed. And I always feel proud of her.
我母亲的确很伟大,我总是为有这样的母亲感到自豪。
14.review n. 检讨,复习,回顾,评审
例句:
quarterly review
季刊评论杂志
15.be about to 刚要,即将
例句:
She was about to dish up when some guests came.
她刚要上菜开饭,这时来了一些客人。