用法学习: 1. skeeze I. (slang, mildly pejorative) A sleazy or sexually promiscuous person. a nasty or slutty girl, ones who are skeezy and gosss. Eww, that girl is such a skeez. In her 1950's ideal, 19 was the age to be married. The entire time they have been dating she has been an adult. DL uses the word teenager for shock value, to make this guy look like a skeeze. II. Slime-ball. Troll. Indigent or homeless. A Loser. Person that never has a real job or a needs to get a life. That guy is a skeez. III. A teenage girl who wanders the suburbs, usually in pairs, seeking acquaintances with marijuana. Look it's a pack of skeeze! stand guard 站着看, 站着看着 I. To keep watch. They had another guy stand guard over me as i waited outside the office. II. To act as a sentinel. 2. Corruption is rife in Vietnam, and the reason why these officers get away with it is because the upper management 上层, 高层 seems to be getting a cut from it分一杯羹. grommet (ˈɡromɪt) or grummet I. 比如鞋带眼处的铁环(eyelet). 也可以是rubber的. A reinforced eyelet, or a small metal or plastic ring used to reinforce an eyelet. A grommet is a ring or edge strip inserted into a hole through thin material, typically a sheet of textile fabric, sheet metal and or composite of carbon fiber, wood or honeycomb. Grommets are generally flared or collared on each side to keep them in place( flare I. 卷边. 一张一翕的. To expand or open outward in shape: a skirt that flares from the waist; nostrils that flared with anger. II. To flame up with a bright, wavering light. III. To burst into intense, sudden flame. IV. 勃然大怒, 暴怒. a. To erupt or intensify suddenly: Tempers flared at the meeting. His allergies flared up. b. To become suddenly angry. Used with up: He flared up when she alluded to his financial difficulties. c. To make a sudden angry verbal attack. Used with out: flared out at his accusers.), and are often made of metal, plastic, or rubber. They may be used to prevent tearing or abrasion of the pierced material or protection from abrasion of the insulation on the wire, cable, line being routed through the penetration, and to cover sharp edges of the piercing, or all of the above. A small grommet may also be called an eyelet, used for example on shoes, tarps and sails for lacing purposes. In electrical applications these are referred to as "insulating bushings". Most common are molded rubber that are inserted into small hole diameters up to 2" in diameter. II. (surfing, snowboarding, skateboarding) A young or inexperienced surfer, skateboarder or snowboarder. What do you over the pond skaterboarders [sic] say? Is there a global term to be used to label someone as a skateboarder? Does it matter? I suppose the only one you can apply widely is 'grommet'. wiki: A grommet (grom) is a young participant in extreme sports. Originally, a grommet was a surfer under the age of 16. In recent years, this has expanded to include other extreme sports, most notably skateboarding and snowboarding. III. A circle formed of three-stranded rope. 3. scampi /ˈskæmpi/ I. [plural] large prawns. a. [uncountable] large prawns covered with breadcrumbs, cooked in hot oil and eaten as food. wiki上关于scampi的解释: Scampi is a culinary preparation of Nephrops norvegicus or a similar lobster such as Metanephrops. It is commonly made with prawns. Scampi preparation styles vary regionally. According to Larousse Gastronomique, langoustine are delicate软的, 柔软的 and need to be poached only for a few seconds in court-bouillon. When very fresh they have a slightly sweet flavour which is lost when they are frozen. They can be eaten plain就那么吃, 直接吃, 干吃, accompanied by melted butter. In Britain the shelled tail meat is generally referred to as "scampi" or "wholetail scampi", although cheaper "re-formed scampi" can contain other parts together with other fish. It is served fried in batter or breadcrumbs and usually with chips (french fries) and tartare sauce. It is widely available in supermarkets and restaurants, considered pub or snack food but its prevalence has reduced due to declining fish stocks. In the USA, "scampi" is often the menu name for shrimp in Italian-American cuisine (the actual word for "shrimp" in Italian is gambero or gamberetto, plural gamberi or gamberetti). The term "scampi", by itself, is also the name of a dish of shrimp served in garlic butter and dry white wine, served either with bread, or over pasta or rice, although sometimes just the shrimp alone. Most variants of the "shrimp scampi" come on pasta. The word "scampi" is often construed as that style of preparation rather than an ingredient, with that preparation being called "shrimp scampi", and with variants such as "chicken scampi". 4. give a rat's arse (idiomatic, vulgar, British) To care; to have or show an interest. I just don't give a rat's arse! "She couldn't give a rat's arse whether he shows up or not." I don't give a rat's arse about politics. not give a rat's ass (rude) to not care at all Frankly, I don't give a rat's ass about her. Isolated Incident孤立事件. the fold a group of people who share the same ideas or aims or who live or work together. in the fold: He is now firmly back in the conservative fold. return/come back to the fold: Emily longed to return to the family fold. bring someone back to the fold: We are hoping that these policies will bring reluctant voters back to the fold. leave/stray from the fold: Many Western Marxists left the Communist fold in the 1970s. fold I. fold something in half/two对折: Fold the paper in half diagonally. fold 细心叠起来 something neatly/carefully: She folded the towel neatly and hung it over the rail. fold something over/back/down: Fold the left flap over and hold it down. 电影Authors Anonymous: When a dysfunctional group of unpublished writers accept Hannah into their fold接纳, the last thing they expect is her overnight success. Can these lovable misfits achieve their artistic dreams and avoid killing one another in the process? II. to cover something by bending a piece of paper or cloth around it. fold something in something包起来, 裹起来: She picked up the insect and gently folded it in a handkerchief. fold something around something: He folded the newspaper carefully around the plants. III. [intransitive/transitive] if something folds, or if you can fold it 折叠起来, you can bend part of it so that it becomes smaller and easier to carry or store. Jim folded the penknife and slipped it into his pocket. fold (something) up/down/away: The bed folds away conveniently for storage. fold (something) flat: The table folds flat for easy storage. fold-out 折页, 折叠椅, 折叠桌 a fold-out table, bed, or page(center-fold杂志中心折页) is kept folded in a smaller shape when you are not using it. 5. The lead actors have a very engaging chemistry. They are so good together that whenever they are on screen they light it up with a very romantic glow. Lastly, I would like to advise anyone who's on the edge of ( (live) on the edge I. to be in an uncertain situation or one that could cause harm. very anxious and about to become distraught; on the verge of becoming irrational. I do not believe a person has to live on the edge in order to be a creative artist. II. to be very poor Too many children live on the edge, without proper food or medical care. live dangerously 刀尖上求生活 to not worry about the risks involved in your actions She always felt a powerful attraction to men who lived dangerously. on the edge of one's seat (idiomatic) In suspense; waiting eagerly or anxiously for some resolution. The movie had me on the edge of my seat right from the beginning. on edge nervous or worried You're always on edge waiting for an important call, because you don't really know when that phone will ring. Usage notes: often used in the forms set you on edge or put you on edge: The accident set us on edge for several days. set your teeth on edge to annoy you or make you feel nervous or uncomfortable Jason used his knife to scratch our initials into the wall, which was nice to do but made a noise that set my teeth on edge. ) whether to watch this film or not, give yourself the opportunity to enjoy this very entertaining treat. I came into this film with much trepidation( trepidation [ˌtrepɪˈdeɪʃ(ə)n] fear, or nervousness. a state of fear or anxiety. ) and now after watching it all I can say is that you should bring some tissue because when you least expect it, this film will hit you like a ton of bricks and you will empathize with the plight of the character during some very devastating turn of events. 6. clean是干净的, tidy是整洁的, 有序的, 收拾的干干净净的 I. a tidy place looks nice because everything is in the correct place or arranged or is organized properly. a tidy garden. keep something tidy: I can never keep my desk tidy. neat/clean and tidy: The house looked very clean and tidy. a. a tidy person always puts their things away in the correct place. I wish I could be more tidy. b. tidy hair, clothes etc look good because they are arranged in a nice way. a man with a tidy moustache. II. [only before noun] informal a tidy amount of money is a large amount. The sale of the company brought in a tidy sum. tidy up after someone to make a room look tidy after someone else has made it untidy. tidy up收拾干净 to make a place look better by putting things in the correct place. I've got to tidy my bedroom. tidy away to put things back in their correct place after you have been using them. tidy out to make a room or cupboard look better by removing things that you do not want. desk tidy a container kept on top of a desk, used for holding pens and other small pieces of office equipment. 7. slob [slob] 懒汉, 懒虫, 懒人 someone who is lazy or untidy. How to transform your husband from a slob to a heart throb. Cadaver dog refers to a dog trained to detect dead humans. A police dog警犬, often referred to in North America as a "K-9" (which is a homophone of canine), is a dog that is trained specifically to assist police and other law-enforcement personnel in their work, such as searching for drugs and explosives, searching for lost people, looking for crime scene evidence, and protecting their handlers. Police dogs must remember several hand and verbal commands. The most commonly used breed is the German Shepherd Dog. The use of dogs in search and rescue 搜救犬 (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people. Dedicated handlers and well-trained dogs are required for the use of dogs to be effective in search efforts. Search and rescue dogs are typically worked by a small team on foot, but can be worked from horseback. Search and rescue dogs detect human scent体味. Although the exact processes are still researched, it may include skin rafts (scent-carrying skin cells that drop off living humans at a rate of about 40,000 cells per minute), evaporated perspiration, respiratory gases, or decomposition gases released by bacterial action on human skin or tissues. 8. belch = burp 打嗝, hiccup饱嗝. smoke and mirrors 烟雾弹, 迷惑人的手段, 愚人耳目的东西, 骗人的把戏, 愚弄人的手段 deception and confusion. (Said of statements or more complicated rhetoric used to mislead people rather than inform. Alludes to the way a magician uses optical illusion to create believability while performing a trick. Fixed order.) something which is intended to confuse or deceive people, especially by making them believe that a situation is better than it really is. Usage notes: usually involving a large organization rather than only one person. Smoke and mirrors made the company seem bigger and healthier than it really was. It was just clever marketing. Most people know that the politician was just using smoke and mirrors to make things look better than they really were. Her report was little more than smoke and mirrors. No one will believe any of it. wiki: Smoke and mirrors is a metaphor for a deceptive, fraudulent or insubstantial explanation or description. The source of the name is based on magicians' illusions, where magicians make objects appear or disappear by extending or retracting mirrors amid a distracting burst of smoke. The expression may have a connotation of virtuosity or cleverness in carrying out such a deception. In the field of computer programming, it is used to describe a program or functionality that does not yet exist, but appears as though it does (cf. vaporware). This is often done to demonstrate what a resulting project will function/look like after the code is complete — at a trade show, for example. More generally, "smoke and mirrors" may refer to any sort of presentation by which the audience is intended to be deceived, such as an attempt to fool a prospective client into thinking that one has capabilities necessary to deliver a product in question. 9. testy [ˈtesti] I. 不耐烦的, 脾气不好的, 坏脾气的, 没耐心的. easily annoyed and impatient. easily irritated; impatient and somewhat bad-tempered. Hey, no reason to get testy. II. Marked by impatience or ill humor. He made testy remarks. double bag 加双保险 when a girl is so nasty you have to use two condoms to feel safe. to use two condoms at one time during sex. To use two condoms when banging a bitch. It's not safer to double-bag. eww that bitch is soo sluty. hey I double bagged it. What? You are going to a night club, make sure you double bag that little thing. Hmmm, I like the way you take care of me. Double-bagging it with that dirty ho saved me from getting AIDS and syphilis, but unfortunately I still ended up with gonorrhea, herpes, hepatitis B, C, P, and W, crabs, lobsters, and shrimp. 10. let somebody off easy I. 轻易放过. 放过. 放了某人, 饶过某人, 饶了某人. to give someone a light punishment. to release or dismiss someone without punishment. The judge didn't let me off easy. The judge let off Mary with a warning. Stern let Robbins off easy, suspending him for just three games. Hey, I am not gonna let you off that easy. II. 要求放低. 要求不高. to demand less effort from someone She laughed at the suggestion that people are letting her off easy now that she is 81. pencil in somebody/something to have a temporary plan to do something with someone. to arrange for something to happen or for someone to do something on a
particular date or occasion, knowing that the arrangement might be
changed later: We'll pencil in the dates for the next two meetings and
confirm them later. The team had penciled in Morton as a key player this season. I penciled you in for lunch next Thursday. Etymology: based on the idea that a pencil mark can easily be removed or changed. I'll pencil you in 暂时就这么定了, 暂定如此了. This is what a person says when he is making a tentative appointment. "I'll Pencil" (because the appointment can be erased) "you in" (to my schedule book). When somebody wants to schedule something with you, but you don't want to use a pen to finalize it in your calendar because that person is a loser. If something better comes along -- you can erase it. Sure, I'd love to watch slides from your trip to the Grand Canyon -- I'll pencil you in. Ozzy: Hey, can I come up to your big fancy office and make fun of you? Boohiss: Er. I'm kinda busy this week. Tell you what, I'll pencil you in for 4:30 on Thursday.
persona分身: A persona (plural personae or personas), in the word's everyday usage, is a social role or a character played by an actor. The word is derived from Latin, where it originally referred to a theatrical mask. Its meaning in the latter Roman period changed to indicate a "character" of a theatrical performance or court of law, when it became apparent that different individuals could assume the same role, and legal attributes such as rights, powers, and duties followed the role. The same individuals as actors could play different roles, each with its own legal attributes, sometimes even in the same court appearance. Usually the performers assume a role that matches the music they sing on stage, though they may also be composers. Many performers make use of a persona. Some artists create various characters, especially if their career is long and they go through many changes over time. However, in music, a persona does not always mean a change. Some authors have noted that Bob Dylan's charisma is due largely to his almost stereotyped image, always with a harmonica, guitar, and with his distinctive hair, nasal voice鼻音, and clothing. The persona also serves to claim a right or to draw attention to a certain subject. That is the case of Marilyn Manson and his interest in death and morbidity( the number of people affected by a particular disease. morbid [ˈmɔ:(r)bɪd] I. showing a strong interest in subjects such as death that most people think are unpleasant. II. medical relating to or caused by disease. ), and Madonna and her interest in sexuality. Artists such as Lady Gaga, Nicki Minaj, and Beyoncé popularized the use of personae in the performance of pop music. The persona of Beyoncé Knowles, "Sasha Fierce", appears on the album I Am... Sasha Fierce. According to Beyoncé, Sasha is her wilder side, emerging during high octane stage performances and serving as a sort of scapegoat for unladylike behavior.
飞行勋章: 1. wings(US)翅膀状的奖章, 戴在胸前(airman = pilot 飞行员. 授章仪式后的party叫winging party)(电影Burning Blue中: Congratulation on the wings. 是祝贺二人飞行考核合格) The Aircrew Badge, commonly known as Wings, is a qualification badge of the United States military that is awarded by all five branches of armed services to personnel who serve as crew members on board military aircraft. The badge is intended to recognize the training and qualifications required by aircrew of military aircraft. In order to qualify as an aircrew member and receive the Aircrew Badge, such personnel typically undergo advanced training in aircraft in-flight support roles. 2. wings(Common Wealth Countries): An aircrew brevet (officially known as an aircrew badge空军奖章) is the badge worn on the left breast, above any medal ribbons, by qualified aircrew in the Royal Air Force, British Army, Indian Air Force, Royal Canadian Air Force, Australian Army, Royal Australian Air Force and so on. In the RAF, pilots wear the letters "RAF" in a brown wreath, surmounted by a crown, with a wing on each side (pilots' brevets are often referred to as "wings"). UAV pilots have similar wings except with a light blue wreath. 3. In military aviation, a wing is a unit of command. In most military aviation services, a wing is a relatively large formation of planes. In Commonwealth countries a wing usually comprises three squadrons, with several wings forming a group (around 10 squadrons). Each squadron will contain around 20 planes. burning blue的剧情: After a prologue ( [ˈprəuloɡ] I. an event that leads to another event. prologue to: rumblings of discontent that were a prologue to war. II. 开场. theatre, cinema the beginning of a play, film, or television programme that introduces the story. ) establishing that Dan Lynch (Mike Doyle) and Will Stephenson (Chad Lowe) are second-generation Navy aviators and that the latter suffers from night blindness that severely hampers his piloting abilities, the rest of the play takes place seven years later. Cokely asks the men's colleagues to testify against their friends, pretending that confessions have already been made. Ultimately the investigation has damaging repercussions on everyone who is touched by it. Whilst the play is based on fact, the characters are composites ( composite [ˈkompəzɪt] adj. made up of separate parts. Made up of multiple components; compound or complex. n. 综合物. 综合体. something that is made up of separate parts or qualities. ) and do not represent specific individuals. They launch a world-wide homo-hunt, focusing mostly on Dan, his three galley-mates (Will, Matt, and Charlie "Boner" Trumbo), and their wives and girlfriends. Supposedly, this matter is required to spare Lynch's high-ranking father embarrassment. And the audience knows that there's something mysterious and potent ( potent [ˈpəut(ə)nt] I. powerful, or effective. a potent mixture of charm and authority. Images from the war are still potent today. II. 强劲的. 有劲的. 劲大的. 酒劲大的. if a drug, medicine, or chemical is potent, it has a strong effect. The local wine is pretty potent. a potent painkiller. III. if a man is potent, he has the physical ability to have sex. ) afoot ( being planned, or starting to happen. Plans are afoot to build a new leisure complex. Trouble was afoot. ) because Matt keeps having spells in which a red light washes over him and he loses his concentration. Special Agent Cokely (P.J. Brown), who lives with his mother and flunked out of flight school, seems to have a special mania 疯狂的癖好 for rooting out sexual deviants( [ˈdi:viənt] someone who behaves in a way that most people do not consider normal or morally correct. ) in the Navy. He grills 拷问 his subjects with queries like, "Have you ever considered having sex with citizens of foreign countries, Communists, or small animals?" Boner's reply: "Define small." Especially as portrayed by ginger-haired, slinky-hipped Bill Dawes, Boner provides much-needed comic relief, extolling ( extol [ɪkˈstəul] to praise someone or something in a very enthusiastic way. The report extolled the virtues of Internet technology.) the pulchritude of Playboy centerfold内折页, 内页 Bambi Marie McGillicuddy and his cousin Larry's fellatio technique ("Boy, could he honk on Bobo's nose!"). Dawes is also the only actor who seems to enjoy the obligatory ( obligatory [əˈblɪɡət(ə)ri] I. formal something that is obligatory must be done in order to obey a law or rule. It is obligatory for members to be insured. II. 必不可少的, 必须的. often humorous used for describing something that happens or is done so often that people expect it. a holiday brochure with the obligatory sunshine and palm trees. ) nude scenes; while the other actors awkwardly keep their backs to the audience, the well-hung Dawes struts his stuff proudly, not once but twice. His scenes distract the audience, however briefly, from pondering such questions as: why would Dan conspire to conceal Will's dangerously impaired vision? Why would director John Hickok cast in a gay role an actor like Del Negro who is visibly 显而易见的 uncomfortable kissing a man?
witch-hunt 大规模搜捕行动, 大规模镇压运动(He called the crackdown a 'witch-hunt'.) an attempt to find all the people in a particular group in order to punish them or treat them unfairly. An investigation carried out ostensibly to uncover subversive ( subversive/səbˈvɜː(r)sɪv/ 颠覆性的 intended to destroy the power or influence of a government or an established belief. They were expelled from the country for subversive activities颠覆行为. It's a challenging novel with a subversive message.) activities but actually used to harass and undermine those with differing views. A witch-hunt is a search for witches or evidence of witchcraft, often involving moral panic, or mass hysteria. From at least the 1930s, the term "witch-hunt" has been used figuratively to describe activities by governments (and, occasionally, by business entities) to seek out and expose perceived enemies, often apparently as a means of directing public opinion导向舆论 by fostering a degree of moral panic. The Second Red Scare of the 1950's, culminating( [ˈkʌlmɪneɪt] culminate in something to happen or exist as the final result of a process or situation. A series of financial disasters culminated in the collapse of the country's largest bank. culmination the final result of a process or situation. culmination of: This agreement is the culmination of weeks of negotiations.) in the McCarthyist persecution ( persecute [ˈpɜ:(r)siˌkju:t] (由于政治或宗教信仰问题而遭致的)迫害 I. to treat someone extremely badly, or to refuse them equal rights, especially because of their race, religion, or political beliefs. In those days, Christians were persecuted by the government. They have denied persecuting or killing political dissidents. II. to frequently annoy or threaten someone. Why are you persecuting me like this?) of suspected communists in the United States, is especially associated with this usage of the term "witch hunt." The original witch-hunts took place in America in the 17th century, most famously in Salem, Massachusetts. Young girls who were excited or upset were thought to be witches or under the control of evil spirits邪恶精神. The girls' trials were held in such a way that it was almost impossible for them to prove they were not guilty.
日男孩一秒变美女: For many men, make-up is basically magic in a bag变魔术似的. We usually know the effect it has, but it can often seem as mysterious as figuring out Facebook's privacy settings. Of course, the art of cosmetics is not entirely lost on all men, as we've shown you before, but here's one young man who knows exactly what he's doing with a make-up kit. Meet PurotanCH, a Niconico Douga and YouTuber who posts humorous videos of his adventures with make-up, and his surprisingly large biceps. Watch his high-magical ( White magic白巫术 has traditionally referred to the use of supernatural powers or magic for good做好事 and selfless purposes. With respect to the philosophy of left-hand path and right-hand path, white magic is the benevolent仁慈的, 好心的, 善良的 counterpart of malicious恶意的, 邪恶的 black magic黑巫术. Because of its ties to traditional pagan nature worship, white magic is often also referred to as "natural magic". Ceremonial magic or ritual magic登台做法, 法术, also referred to as high magic and as learned magic in some cases, is a broad term used in the context of Hermeticism or Western esotericism to encompass a wide variety of long, elaborate, and complex rituals of magic. It is named as such because the works included are characterized by ceremony and myriad necessary accessories to aid the practitioner. It can be seen as an extension of ritual magic, and in most cases synonymous with it. ) transformation 蜕变 from sexy young man into cute high school girl below! And be sure to stick around for the best/worst miming of Frozen's "Let It Go" we've seen this week. PurotanCH, who also goes by Protein, includes this interesting tidbit of information with his live stream schedule: Weekdays he appears in male form装扮成男的 and on weekend nights he appears in female form. While you might be thinking it's just a splash of cold water that causes his transformation like in Ranma 1/2, it turns out that it takes a bit more work to get PurotanCH at his prettiest. Earlier this year, the vlogger shows just how his transformation is done in a video that's gotten over 37,000 views. Follow along below to see what it takes to get him all dolled up( doll oneself up If a woman dolls herself up, she tries to make herself more attractive by putting on make-up and special clothes. to adorn or dress (oneself or another, esp a child) in a stylish or showy manner. I'm not going to doll myself up just to go to the shops.)! 化妆过程: Now it's time for a little blush腮红! My, what rosy cheeks you have! We're starting to see the high school girl hiding inside, but it's still a bit difficult to imagine. With blush finished, it's time for eyeliner眼线 and fake eyelashes假睫毛. Here he's finished the left eye. Adding some lip gloss to give them that plump肥嘟嘟的, 厚嘟嘟的, sexy look(plump 肥嘟嘟的, 胖乎乎的, 丰满的 Having a full and rounded shape; chubby, somewhat overweight. a plump baby; plump cheeks.). Of course, PurotanCH doesn't just look the part( look the part 看上去像那么回事 to look suitable for a particular situation If you want to get a job as a fashion buyer, it helps if you look the part.) – as he says at the end of the video, all that's left after finishing the make-up is "the feeling." And, as demonstrated around 7:41 in the video below, he's very good at effecting the mannerisms of a high school girl.
