用法学习: 1. "calculated", "crafty", "sly", "shrewd", "cunning" 狡猾的, 有心计的, 有心机的, 心机重的. calculated adj. I. Determined by mathematical calculation. II. 精心算计过的, 精心思考过的, 好好思量过的. Undertaken after careful estimation of the likely outcome: took a calculated risk. III. 故意的. 设计好的. Made or planned to accomplish a certain purpose; deliberate. deliberately planned; premeditated: a calculated insult. insincere, calculated modesty. IV. Likely; apt. calculate something into something and calculate something in to include something in one's calculations. Did you calculate the cost of the cake into the total? Yes, I calculated in all the costs. calculate on something Rur. to think about or plan on something. Let me calculate on this a little bit. He's busy calculating on a serious problem. 2. Today is gonna be like 44 degrees, that's what they predicted预告, 预测. historic and historical: I. Sentences involving the word sometimes use "a historic" and sometimes use "an historic". The rule that "an" is used before vowel sounds is confounded by the wide variety in pronunciation (particularly regional) of the sometimes-silent h. For example, in the United States, the h generally is not silent. See Semivowels for more detail. II. Modern convention makes a distinction between historic and historical, although the two words are variants and have shared the same meanings for much of their history. Historic means "very important in history or having a long history", while historical refers to people who lived or events that occurred in the past or refers to things that are connected with or found in the past. For example, a historic event is an important event of history, while a historical event is any event that happened in the past whether important or not. July 4, 1776 is a historic date. A great deal of historical research has been done on the events leading up to that day. The historical works of Lord Macaulay and Edward Gibbon are in and of themselves historic. Lunar park was shut for a few years, then the government said it's a historic place(with heritage charm), can't be shut. Then it's reopened. 3. piss down 雨下得很大 To rain heavily. I'm not going to the shops now. It's pissing down. It's just pouring. wimp(wimpy) Slang n. A timid or unadventurous person: "the impression that he is a colorless, indecisive wimp, and not a leader among men". v. To be timid or cowardly. Usually used with out: wimped out and refused to jump off the high diving board. wuss (wussy) pansy, pushover, weakling, wimp. n. slang chiefly US a feeble or effeminate person. A person regarded as weak or timid and especially as unmanly: "Cats are for wusses, dog men say". wuss = wussy ['wusi] n Slang chiefly US a feeble or effeminate person. A person regarded as weak or timid and especially as unmanly: "Cats are for wusses, dog men say". What, he has a attitude that he doesn't want to take public transport? What a wussy he is! wuss out To fail to do something because of cowardice. He said he was going to climb that tree, but he wussed out at the last moment. gimp1 n. I. A narrow ornamental fabric or braid of silk, wool, or cotton, often stiffened with metallic wire or coarse cord running through it, used as trimming for dresses, curtains, furniture, etc. Also guimpe. II. Any coarse or reinforced thread, such as a glazed thread employed in lacemaking to outline designs, or silk thread used as a fishing leader, protected from the bite of fish by a wrapping of fine wire. III. The plastic cord used in the plaiting and knotting craft Scoubidou (lanyard making); or, the process itself. IV. (dated, chiefly North Eastern US) Gumption; spirit; ambition; vigor; pep. v. I. (of yarn, cord, thread, etc.) To wrap or wind (surround) with another length of yarn or wire in a tight spiral, often by means of a gimping machine, creating gimped yarn, etc. Also, generally, to wrap or twist with string or wire. II. (dated) To notch or indent; to jag or make jagged; to edge with serrations or grooves. gimp2 I. (informal) A person who is lame due to a crippling of the legs or feet. II. (informal) A crippled leg. III. (informal) A limp or a limping gait. IV. (slang, derogatory) A name-calling word, generally for a person who is perceived to be inept, deficient or peculiar. V. (BDSM) A sexual submissive, almost always male, dressed generally in a black leather suit. See Gimp (sadomasochism) in Wikipedia. 4. happy chappy I. Australian Slang male who is very pleased (frequently used with a negative): "His wife left him and he's not a happy chappie". He is remembered as a tubby happy chappy in his funeral( tubby 桶装身材的, 水桶一样身材的. chubby 胖乎乎的, 圆胖的. stubby 短而粗的. stubby fingers. ). II. Used sarcasticly - One who when you try to crack a smile from let alone a conversation, it finds you more at odds than as a one legged man in an ass kicking competition. Very uncomfortable and most often resulting in random comments on the weather. "sooo...its nice to finally meet you...what do you do for a crust"? ".....I work.....". "gee thats nice...in what field"? ".....Sales......". "So hows about that sky...blue or what" (said with transparent enthusiasm). 5. burr (bɜ:) 毛刺, 毛边 I. A rough edge or area remaining on material, such as metal, after it has been cast, cut, or drilled. II. a rough or irregular protuberance, such as a burl on a tree. III. 带刺的水果种子. seed vessel having hooks or prickles. IV. 旋转的矬子. rotary file for smoothing rough edges left on a workpiece. A burr is a raised edge or small pieces of material remaining attached to a workpiece after a modification process. It is usually an unwanted piece of material and when removed with a deburring tool in a process called 'deburring'. Burrs are most commonly created after machining operations, such as grinding, drilling, milling, engraving or turning. It may be present in the form of a fine wire on the edge of a freshly sharpened tool or as a raised portion of a surface; this type of burr is commonly formed when a hammer strikes a surface. Deburring accounts for a significant portion of manufacturing costs. In the printmaking technique of drypoint, burr, which gives a rich fuzzy quality to the engraved line, is highly desirable—the great problem with the drypoint medium is that the burr rapidly diminishes after as few as ten impressions are printed. Burrs (sometimes called rotary files 矬子) are small cutting tools used in die grinders, rotary tools, or dental drills. The name may be considered appropriate when their small-sized head (3 mm diameter shaft) is compared to a bur (fruit seed with hooks) or their teeth are compared to a metal burr. 6. Tonic water (or Indian tonic water) is a carbonated soft drink, in which quinine 奎宁 is dissolved. Quinine (US [ˈkwainain], UK [ˈkwini:n] or [kwɪˈni:n]) is a natural white crystalline alkaloid having antipyretic (fever-reducing), antimalarial, analgesic (painkilling), and anti-inflammatory properties and a bitter taste. Quinine was also frequently prescribed in the US as an off-label treatment for nocturnal leg cramps腿抽筋, but this has become less prevalent due to a Food and Drug Administration statement warning against the practice. Off-label use is the use of pharmaceutical drugs for an unapproved indication or in an unapproved age group, unapproved dosage, or unapproved form of administration. Both prescription drugs and over-the-counter drugs (OTCs) can be used in off-label ways, although most study of off-label use centers on prescription drugs. Off-label use is generally legal unless it violates specific ethical guidelines or safety regulations, but it does carry health risks and differences in legal liability. Tonic water will fluoresce under ultraviolet (UV) light, owing to the presence of quinine. In fact, the sensitivity of quinine to UV is such that it will appear visibly fluorescent in direct sunlight. Carbonated water (also known as club soda, soda water, sparkling water, seltzer water, or fizzy water) is water into which carbon dioxide gas under pressure has been dissolved. Carbonated water is often consumed plain or mixed with fruit juice. It is also mixed with alcoholic beverages to make cocktails, such as whisky and soda or Campari and soda. Flavored carbonated water is also commercially available. It differs from sodas in that it contains flavors (usually sour fruit flavors such as lemon, lime, cherry, orange, or raspberry) but no sweetener.
New Kinghit Victim being farewelled: His family have paid tribute to him as "caring, exceptional" and "a beacon of morality with a heart of gold"(The full moon beams like a beacon in the clear sky. A beacon is an intentionally conspicuous device designed to attract attention to a specific location. Beacons
can also be combined with semaphoric or other indicators to provide
important information, such as the status of an airport, by the colour
and rotational pattern of its airport beacon, or of pending weather as
indicated on a weather beacon mounted at the top of a tall building or
similar site. When used in such fashion, beacons can be considered a
form of optical telegraphy. ). "I cannot adequately express the joy I've experienced being Daniel's mother," Maureen Christie told the service. Daniel's father, Michael Christie, also spoke, urging politicians to take action on alcohol-fuelled violence. "It's up to our elected members to set frameworks and guidelines to stop this insanity," he said. "If change is to be, it's up to each and every one of us." A private cremation and wake will be held after the service. They have called for changes so that people can go out "without experiencing mindless violence". Daniel Christie's death has renewed pressure on the New South Wales Government to take tougher action on alcohol-fuelled violence. He said he is concerned by the binge-drinking culture among young people. THE family of critically injured teenager Daniel Christie say their lives have been "irrevocably turned upside down"( irrevocable 无可挽回的, 覆水难收的 not able to be revoked, changed, or undone; unalterable. Impossible to retract or revoke: an irrevocable decision.). "We have all been affected so much by this tragedy and our clear focus remains with our son and brother through this difficult time. 其他报道: The father of one-punch victim Daniel Christie has told a funeral service in Sydney that his son would not have wanted people to feel hate and revenge towards others. The 18-year-old was attacked on New Year's Eve and died in hospital on the weekend. At a public funeral for him at the Hillsong Church Convention Centre in Baulkham Hills in Sydney's northwest on Friday, Daniel's father held back tears 强忍泪水 as he spoke of his youngest son. "Daniel would want us all to get on with our lives without adding the extra burden of carrying any negative feelings like hate and revenge. "This is very important because it's a legacy to us all from Daniel, please do not bear this ill feelings towards others心怀恨意," Mr Christie said. "It's a lesson that we all need to be retaught from time to time, so please feel nothing but love for Daniel. Michael Christie told the service, which was attended by Governor-General Quentin Bryce, that he was "proud beyond measure to have three fine young boys". He urged people to carry his "happy, positive spirit in your hearts always". Mr Christie said his son was always ready to help and had time for others. "Violent behaviour was abhorrent to him(
abhorrent [æbˈhɔrənt, -ˈhɑr-] adj. I. 令人厌恶的. 令人发指的. I find the idea totally abhorrent. He spoke of the abhorrent crimes that had been committed under the regime. II. (be ～ of) 憎恶的；讨厌的. I am abhorrent of smoking. III. (be ～ to) 相抵触的；不符的. 背离的. Frighting was abhorrent to him. Such a savage punishment is abhorrent to a civilized society. IV. (be ～ from) 不相容的；背离的. The procedure is abhorrent from the principles of law. v. (be ～ from)持异议的；强烈反对的. ), although in fifth and sixth grade he was bullied, never once using his considerable size advantage 体型优势 to retaliate报复, he was a gentle giant even then.". 其他报道: There can be no place, no excuse, no tolerance for gratuitous ( gratuitous [grəˈtu:itəs, -ˈtju:-] I. 不必要的, 未要求的. 没有道理的. uncalled for; lacking good reason; unwarranted: His films are full of gratuitous violence. II. 无偿的, 免费的. given or done free of charge: solicitors provide a form of gratuitous legal advice. ) violence in our society. "Watching Daniel's unfaltering determination ( unfaltering 坚定的, 不动摇的 marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable. ) to reach his goals is honestly one of the biggest motivators in our lives." "He was as solid as a rock and tender as a lamb," she said of the young man who loved to cook "and was good at it". "Daniel was generous, courageous and determined. He sought to understand himself, others, and the world he lived in," a visibly moved Mrs Christie said.
酒量: 1. heavy foot Characteristic of one who likes to drive fast. Man, driving around with Rick is such a blast! The dude has one heavy foot...we smoked a Mustang on the freeway! have a heavy foot (American informal) to drive a car too fast: She has a heavy foot - does the trip in half the time it takes me! lightweight(heavy weight 酒量大的人, 能喝的人 two-pot screamer) n. I. (boxing) A boxer in a weight division having a maximum limit of 135 pounds for professionals and 132 pounds for amateurs. II. (bodybuilding) A competitive weight division between bantamweight and welterweight, with specific weights varying by organization. III. One of little consequence or ability. IV. A person who can't handle their drink. Someone who cant hold their beer (gets drunk off of 4 beers). "Are you a light weight?" No, it takes me 5 or more shots to get drunk! "Oh, I am, because I get drunk really fast off 2 shots." "He's so lightweight he's high after one hit". V. A political candidate with little chance of winning. adj. I. Weighing relatively little; not heavy: lightweight clothing; a lightweight wood. II. Sports Of, relating to, or characteristic of a lightweight: the lightweight title. III. Having no significance or influence: a lightweight intellect. 2. He carries his liquor like a gentleman. Mr Adams can't carry his liquor as he used to, so tell them not to keep filling his glass( can't hold their drink/liquor if someone can't hold their drink, they get drunk after drinking very little alcohol. You can't hold your drink, that's your problem. Two beers and you're under the table喝趴下了. ). high / low /zero + alcohol tolerance. Buddy, you really can drink你不能喝啊, 你酒量不大啊! I can drink like a fish. I can drink you under the table(drink someone under the table Fig. to be able to drink more alcohol than someone else. I bet I can drink you under the table.). drive someone to drink 逼疯, 逼得喝酒逃避 Fig. [for someone or something] to cause someone to turn to alcohol as an escape from frustration. Being a Cubs fan is enough to drive you to drink. She was driven to drink by the problems she had with her teenage son. to have a hollow leg Fig. to have a great capacity or need for food or drink. Bobby can drink more beer than I can afford. I think he has a hollow leg! hollow leg I. 食量大. (have a good appetite) Capacity to eat large quantities. My brother, who had recently overtaken me in height and then racked up another six inches, ate to fill his hollow leg. My father did better than expected, too, eating two pieces of pie with our amaretto-flavored whipped cream. II. Ability or tendency to drink large quantities of alcohol. Where was Uncle? Gone for a stiff one? Again? His hollow leg, you know. Ducking in the john to throw up on his loafers? Probably that. What did he have tonight? Anything good? I didn't want his unhappiness or his pain, or his personality changes, but I wanted to drink as much, as often. I certainly wanted his hollow leg. 3. A Texan walks into a pub in Ireland and clears his voice to the crowd of drinkers. He says, "I hear you Irish are a bunch of hard drinkers ( drinker: 喝酒多的人, 酒量大的人. soaker I. a person who drinks alcohol to excess habitually. II. a heavy rain. six-bottle man. three-bottle men. 烟鬼:a 20 a day guy. two pack a day man. hard drinker 经常大量饮酒的人(比alcoholic还差点). someone who often drinks a lot of alcohol. If you describe someone as a hard-drinking person, you mean that they frequently drink large quantities of alcohol. 论坛: I grew up in a home with a functional alcoholic father. I began drinking around 18 yrs of age mostly social situations. As I went to college/grad school, I seemed to drink faster and more than everyone else around me. I would have occasional blackouts, but nothing regular. I am now a self employed professional in healthcare, married father of 2 awesome boys ages 4 and 6. I don't drink during the week, but Friday evenings, I always stop for a 12 pack on the way home. That leads to drinking on Saturday, usually in the afternoon. My biggest problem is that I don't seem to be able to control how much I drink. If I buy a 30 pack, consider it gone就当全喝掉了吧. If I'm at a social situation (say wedding reception, party, etc) I drink insane amounts. My way of not taking it too far seems to be by only buying smaller quantities of beer 12-18 packs. I have read those evaluations (series of questions that if you answer yes to two of them you are an alcoholic), but want to know the opinions of those of you who are battle tested. Do I sound like I need meetings, or do you think this is something I can likely just stop on my own? My wife gave me an ultimatum, that I need to stop or she is taking the kids and gone. She doesn't want me to put my family through what my father has put us through. So, what do you think? Am I a hard drinker or an alcoholic? Any response would be greatly appreciated! 答复: "We hope we have made clear the distinction between the alcoholic and the non-alcoholic. If, when you honestly want to, you find you cannot quit entirely, or if when drinking, you have little control over the amount you take, you are probably alcoholic......" This is not one of the 40 question pamphlets one gets that are floating around浮皮潦草的, 只触及表面的( float around/about If an idea or story floats around, it is discussed or repeated by a lot of people: rumours floating around. ), it's very simple. Just two questions to ask oneself. It sounds to me like you have passed the test! Now for the good news, you are in the right place你找对了地方 and hold on to your hat because you are fixing to embrace a life ( fixing to Generally used only in the state of Texas, 'fixing to' is the equivalent of 'about to' or 'getting ready to'. If used outside of Texas, likely the person using it is from Texas or has spent a great deal of time in Texas. Also, this person will likely be on the receiving end of, "You're... what?" "I'm fixing to watch the football game on TV." ) that you have probably not ever imagined could exist for you! So glad you are here. Hang/hold on to your hat! Fig. Get ready for what's coming!; Here comes a big shock! There is a rough road ahead. Hang on to your hat! Here we go! Hold on to your hat! 饭店经历：Forget something in the room? Consider it gone就当丢了!!! If you check out and remember a few hours later something was left behind, then you won't get it back. So either housekeeping is not checking the drawers or the staff is not being honest. Either way my trust in this hotel is lost, Very disappointed!! Plus the receptionist was rude and rolled her eyes when asked to leave our bags in the back while waiting to check in. Overall felt uncomfortable and the missing items just topped off our bad experience. ). I'll give $500 American dollars to anybody in here who can drink 10 pints of Guinness back-to-back(Consecutive; successive: back-to-back performances; back-to-back home runs.)." The room is quiet and no one takes up the Texan's offer(take up the challenge). One man even leaves. Thirty minutes later the same gentleman who left shows back up and taps the Texan on the shoulder. "Is your bet still good?", asks the Irishman. The Texan says yes and asks the bartender to line up 10 pints of Guinness. Immediately the Irishman tears into ( tear into someone Fig. to scold someone severely; to attack someone with criticism. I was late, and the boss tore into me like a mad dog. I don't know why she tore into me. I was at work when the window was broken. tear into something Fig. to begin eating food with gusto. The family tore into the mountain of food like they hadn't eaten since breakfast — which was true, in fact. Jimmy tore into the turkey leg and cleaned it off in no time. tear into some place to run or race into a place. The kids tore into the house and knocked over a lamp. Kelly tore into the boss's office and put the papers on the desk. ) all 10 of the pint glasses drinking them all back-to-back. The other pub patrons cheer as the Texan sits in amazement. The Texan gives the Irishman the $500 and says, "If ya don't mind me askin', where did you go for that 30 minutes you were gone?" The Irishman replies, "Oh...I had to go to the pub down the street to see if I could do it first". 4. 戒酒, 禁酒相关的词汇[teetotal, prohibition, abstinence, straight edge, have a quiet one, wowser, puritan, ascetic, celibate, stoic]: Teetotalism戒酒主义. teetotal戒酒的 teetotaller戒酒者 alcohol abstinence. Prohibition禁酒 of alcohol, often referred to simply as prohibition, is the practice of prohibiting the manufacture, transportation, import, export, sale, and consumption of alcohol and alcoholic beverages. I am soft是玩笑话的"我不喝酒". You are a bit soft these days, aren't you 最近酒量不行了吧(年轻开玩笑用)? 正常的口语说法是: I am having a quiet one(just having a quiet one tonight. 意思是"我不喝酒"). 当别人问你喝不喝酒时, 你回说: Oh, no. on the waters/cokes/soft drinks我喝水, 我喝可乐. straight edge生活单纯的人(不喝酒, 不抽烟, 不吸毒), 清教徒: In its simplest form, straight edge is a philosophy of staying clean and sober: meaning refraining from using alcohol, tobacco, and recreational drugs. For some, this extends to not engaging in promiscuous sex, following a vegetarian or vegan diet, and not using caffeine or prescription drugs. Straight edge is basically living a clean life without drugs, drinking and casual sex(promiscuous sex). It's living a poison free and keeping yourself safe. It is a choice and it does not make you better or worse than anyone. We all make choices and some choose to be straight edge and some don't. Yes, it's true that some people will stop being sXe when they turn 21 but that is just another choice. Straight Edge is a way of life but has now been formed into a trend. Out there, there are true edgers. straight edgers Somebody who follows the straight edge philosophy. That is, a person who respects their body. Wowser卫道士(出自澳卡通剧"inspector gadget") was originally a slang expression, most commonly heard in Australian and New Zealand English. It originated in Australia, at first carrying a similar meaning to 'lout'讨人厌的人, 扫兴的人, i.e. an annoying or disruptive person, or even a prostitute. In around 1900 it shifted to its present meaning卫道士: one whose sense of morality drives them to deprive others of剥夺 their sinful pleasures, especially liquor. puritan 清教徒, 清心寡欲者 ['pjuəritən] n. a person who adheres to strict moral or religious principles, esp one opposed to luxury and sensual enjoyment. asceticism [ə'sɛti,sizəm] the behavior, discipline, or outlook of an ascetic, esp of a religious ascetic. a severe self-deprivation for ethical, religious, or intellectual ends. ascetic 清教徒 [ə'sɛtik] A person who renounces material comforts and leads a life of austere self-discipline, especially as an act of religious devotion. 参考词汇 aesthetic [i:sˈθɛtik is-] sometimes US, esthetic. 美学的. atheist /eiθi:ist/ 无神论者. stoic ['stəuik] 清心寡欲者, 禁欲主义者, 恬淡寡欲的人 a person who maintains stoical qualities. adj. 坚忍的, 苦修的. Seemingly indifferent to or unaffected by pleasure or pain; impassive. celibate ['selibit] n. 独身者 a person who is unmarried, esp one who has taken a religious vow of chastity. adj I. unmarried, esp by vow. II. abstaining from sexual intercourse. celibacy独身的处世哲学 celibatist独身主义者. celibatarian独身人士. 关于和wowser(扫兴)相关的词汇参看 http://binfenj.blogspot.com/2011/01/au-slang-goose-flaming-mongrel-dickhead.html 主要如下: downer I. 镇静剂 A depressant or sedative drug, such as a barbiturate or tranquilizer. II. 让人郁闷抑郁的东西 One that depresses, such as an experience or person. III. 扫兴, 败兴的人 (=party pooper见下). Someone who brings the mood down. C'mon, Gina, why can't you go out? You're such a downer. damper 起抑制作用的因素, 阻尼器, 减震器; 令人扫兴的东西 put a (the) damper on(见下piss on sb's party) have a depressing, subduing, or inhibiting effect on 使…扫兴; 抑制 He put a damper on her youthful excitement他压制了她青春的激情. a wet blanket扫兴的人或事 (informal) someone who does or says something that stops other people from enjoying themselves I don't want to be a wet blanket, but you really must play your music more quietly or you'll disturb the people next door. 一般的两种口语用法 such a wet blanket, throw a wet blanket on sth(不能是某人). Look, Justine, I hate to be a spoilsport(Informal a person who spoils the pleasure of other people by his actions or attitudes ) and truly I don't mean to hurt your feelings. a party pooper (humorous) someone who spoils other people's enjoyment of social activities by being unhappy or by refusing to become involved Tim called me a party pooper because I left the party just after midnight. wowser(au slang) straight-laced person, prude, puritan, spoilsport. A person who is publicly critical of others and the pleasures they seek, A person regarded as obnoxiously puritanical(puritan 清教徒/'pjuEritn/ puritanical /,pjuri't#nikEl/清教徒式的, puritanic清教徒的 ); 清教徒式的禁欲主义者, 在公开场合反对其他人追求快乐, 要求苛刻从而扫人兴者. a killjoy(A killjoy is a person who is anti-fun, or prevents others from having fun.扫兴, 煞风景, 败兴的人). piss on somebody's party做扫人兴的事情, 扫兴(put a downer on sb.) cook sb's goose坏人好事 (British & Australian very informal) to do something that spoils someone's plans I don't want to piss on your party but next week Malc and I won't be here. 5. UK is the binge-drink capital of Europe: British revellers drink more alcohol than anyone else in Europe, a survey reveals. The disturbing findings expose the massive failure of the introduction of 24-hour drinking five years ago. Ministers predicted new relaxed 更宽松的 licensing laws(relaxed I. 好脾气的. 无可无不可的. Having an easy-going mood or temperament. He's a relaxed kind of guy, he never lets himself get upset. II. 宽松的. Eased or loosened. The relaxed rules were greatly tightened after the lawsuit. ) would create a European-style 'cafe culture'. Instead, they turned town centres into no-go areas on Friday and Saturday nights. The study by pollsters Eurobarometer found that while Britons are not Europe's most frequent drinkers, once we are on a drinking session, we guzzle more alcohol than anyone else. Some 12 per cent of Britons admitted to downing 喝下 more than seven drinks in a session. Home Office Minister Alan Campbell announced this month that pub owners who offered 'all you can drink' promotions could be jailed under laws designed to curb binge drinking. From July, pubs and bars will be forced to offer smaller drinking measures so customers can choose to drink less.
