line of vision/sight

用法学习: 1. line of vision/sight(in the line of fire, in/on the firing line 挨骂, 找骂, 找打.) n. I. 视线范围, 视野范围内. (Medicine) the straight line along which an observer looks or a beam of radiation travels. a straight line extending from the fovea centralis of the eye to an object on which the eye is focused. An imaginary line from the eye to a perceived object. the direction in which a person must look in order to see a particular object: The cannon can be linked to the line of sight of the gunner so that it points in the same direction that he is looking in. II. An unobstructed path between sending and receiving antennas. So when a person says to you "you are in my line of sight 挡住视线(The blood moon wasn't in my line of sight 没在视野范围内, so I sat out on the back porch looking at it. sit out 坐等, 坐着等 to elect not to participate in something. to wait until something is over before participating. Oh, please play with us. Don't sit it out. I'm tired of playing cards, so I think I'll sit out this game. I think I will not join in this game. I'll sit out. I'll sit out for this round. porch 阳台 I. British a small area covered by a roof at the entrance to a house or other building. II. American a veranda. wiki:A veranda or verandah(=balcony) is a roofed opened gallery or porch. A veranda is often partly enclosed by a railing围栏, 栏杆 and frequently extends across the front and sides of the structure. A patio [ˈpæti,ou] is an outdoor space generally used for dining or recreation that adjoins a residence and is typically paved. set out I. [intransitive] to start a journey. After a three-day rest, the travellers set out again. II. [transitive] to explain, describe, or arrange something in a clear and detailed way, especially in writing. In his report he sets out his plans for the department. III. [transitive] to put something where it can be seen or used. street traders setting out their wares. IV. [intransitive] to start doing or working on something in order to achieve an aim. to start an activity with a particular aim: She set out with the aim of becoming the youngest ever winner of the championship.[+ to infinitive] They set out to discover a cure for cancer. set out on: When we set out on this project, we knew it would be difficult. set out to do something: They set out to build their own house. In architecture, an atrium ([ˈeɪtriəm]) 天井 (plural: atria or atriums) is a large open space located within a building. Atria were a common feature常见特色 in Ancient Roman dwellings, providing light and ventilation to the interior. Modern atria, as developed in the late 19th and 20th centuries, are often several stories high and having a glazed roof and/or large windows, and often located immediately beyond the main entrance doors (in the lobby). Atria are a popular design feature because they give their buildings a "feeling of space and light". The atrium has become a key feature of many buildings in recent years. Atria are popular with building users, building designers and building developers. Users like atria because they create a dynamic and stimulating interior that provides shelter from the external environment while maintaining a visual link with that environment. Designers enjoy the opportunity to create new types of spaces in buildings, and developers see atria as prestigious amenities that can increase commercial value and appeal. )", would you interpret it as "you are blocking my view of something" or just as "you are at somewhere I can see"? What would people think when they hear that ("you are in my line of sight")? It would depend on the context. If someone was blocking your view, you'd say, "You are blocking my view挡住我的视线了", not "You are in my line of sight." If you could see someone, you'd say, "I can see you", not "You are in my line of sight." So, people are almost certainly never going to say that to you. If they do say it, you'll probably know what they mean. 2. la la land = lala land = lalaland A euphemism for a state of unconsciousness. A fictional, nonphysical place where people out of touch with reality live and where nonsensical ideas come from; often used sarcastically pertaining to where one's mind has gone. Where have you been: Lalaland? 走神, 失神 (said to a person whose mind was wandering.). She lives out in Lalaland 不切实际的想法, 脱离现实, 与现实脱节. (said of a person considered out of touch with reality).  You know when you see someone and think, "wow, they're in their own world." Well that world is la la land. Wow, that air-headed cheerleader seems like she's in la la land. She doesn't know what in the world is going on. air-headed lacking seriousness; given to frivolity; scatterbrained; stupid; simple-minded; as, airheaded teenagers. Contrasted with serious, solemn. 3. A baby sling(baby carrier) is a piece of cloth that supports an infant or other small child from a carer's body. The use of a baby sling is called babywearing(you wear your child in a sling). 不同类型包括ring slings, wraps, pouch slings. Some baby carriers have been recalled due to faulty design or manufacturing defects (usually in limited numbers of carriers from one particular time period). There have also been incidents of babies suffocating while in carriers, particularly "bag sling" styles, and Consumer Reports has urged a recall of all slings of this type. Advocates argue that other types of slings are safe, especially when the baby's face, nose, and mouth are visible at all times. 4. flirtatious [flɜː(r)ˈteɪʃəs] 调情的, 比flirty常用. behaving in a way that shows your romantic or sexual interest in someone. flirt with something to consider an idea or plan, but not very seriously. They've been flirting with the idea of selling up. flirt with danger/disaster to do something that you know you should not do and that may cause you serious trouble. 5. He is a nice guy just, lacks quickness 反应迟钝, 反应慢. A Lady in the Streets but a Freak in the Sheets/bed 入得厅堂, 下得厨房, 床上放荡. pudgy胖子 rather fat. ringer I. informal 替考者. 替赛者. a person or horse that illegally takes part in a competition or race instead of another person or horse. (sports) A person highly proficient at a skill or sport who is brought in, often fraudulently, to supplement a team. II.  dead ringer someone who looks exactly like someone else. A person, animal, or entity which resembles another so closely as to be taken for the other. fence-sitter (fence-sitting) 骑墙者, 没有意见的人, 保持中立, 没有立场的人, 没有偏向 noun disapproving someone who supports both sides in a disagreement because they cannot make a decision or do not want to annoy or offend either side. I am still on the fence. 6. gnome [nəum] I. an imaginary little man in children's stories who wears a pointed hat and can do magic. II. a stone or plastic model of a gnome, used in gardens for decoration. ogre [ˈəuɡə(r)] 大怪物 I. a large, frightening, and cruel person in children's stories. a. a cruel and frightening person. Is your boss really such an ogre? II. something that is very bad and causes a lot of problems. The report suggests that cholesterol is not the ogre experts thought it was. high up I. in a high position above the ground. The phone is too high up on the wall for the kids to reach. Higher up we began to suffer from lack of oxygen. II. 高官. 高层. of high rank or status. a person who holds an important or influential position. Her husband was quite high up in the navy. have friends in high places 身居要职, 身居显位, 手眼通天, 高官, 有后台, 后台硬, 有门路, 有大人物. 有背景, 背景深 important people whom you can ask for support and help in getting what you want. to know important people who can help you get what you want. If you want to get to see the mayor, it helps to have friends in high places. If you have friends in high places, you know people in powerful positions in business or government. For example: You'll need friends in high places if you want to get to the top. Martin mightn't be the most brilliant man, but he'll do well because he's got plenty of friends in high places. high places positions and offices of influence and importance: a scandal in high places. 7. go/run off the rails I. (informal) 离经叛道的. 走上邪路的. 做出格离谱的事情. to start behaving strangely or in a way that is not acceptable to society. to start behaving in a way that is not generally acceptable, especially dishonestly or illegally: He went off the rails in his twenties and started living on the streets. You've always been rock solid good, never been caught up doing drugs, being drunk. Yeah, I got that side of me well hidden. II. to be spoiled by bad management Things were going off the rails here, and no one was getting any work done. This is a well-intentioned system that has been run off the rails. Etymology: from the idea of a train leaving the rails (metal bars) it travels on. jump for joy to show great happiness or excitement. I would be jumping for joy, if I get pregnant. The blood tests so far show my mother doesn't have cancer, but it's still too early to jump for joy because she has to have more tests. fumble verb (DO STH AWKWARDLY) I. 摸索. 摩挲. [I usually + adv/prep] to do something awkwardly, especially when using your hands: I fumbled with the lock. He fumbled in his pockets for some change. She fumbled around/about 摸摸索索的 in her handbag, looking for her key. They fumbled around/about (= moved awkwardly) in the dark, trying to find their way out of the cinema. fumble for: She fumbled for her keys in her bag. fumble with: Robert began to fumble with his buttons. fumble around/about: He fumbled around in the dark looking for some matches. II. [T] in sport, to fail to catch a ball: If Wilson hadn't fumbled that catch, we might have won the match. III. [I usually + adv/prep] to have difficulty saying or thinking of suitable words. [intransitive/ transitive] to say something in a way that is not skilful or effective. a fumbled explanation. fumble for words 支支吾吾, 闪烁其词: He stood there, fumbling for words. I was fumbling for the right word. He fumbled around a lot in that interview. 8. be someone's fault for doing something: It was partly the teacher's fault for not explaining things clearly enough. through no fault of your own 跟你没有关系, 不是你的问题, 不是你的错: He seems to have lost the job through no fault of his own. the fault lies with 错在: If a child does not attend school, the fault lies with the parent. for all something's faults (=despite them)尽管有各种问题: For all its faults, it is still the best small car on the market. for all someone's faults (=despite them): For all his faults, he's been a very good friend to me. fault in: An engineer was called out to repair a fault in the alarm system. an electrical/mechanical/technical fault: The fire was caused by an electrical fault. fault 小毛病, 小错误 a small mistake in a product that spoils its appearance slightly and makes it less than perfect. Clothes with faults are sold off cheaply through market stalls. find fault with(fault-finding 找茬, 挑刺) to criticize someone or something, often after deliberately looking for mistakes. It's demoralizing to work for someone who constantly finds fault with you. to a fault formal used for emphasizing that someone or something has a particular good quality to a very great degree. be generous/loyal/honest etc to a fault 到了过分的地步: He's a very kind-hearted man, and generous to a fault. 9. A punching bag(受气包, 出气筒) is a sturdy bag designed to be repeatedly punched. A punching bag is usually cylindrical, and filled with various materials of corresponding hardness. coach somebody (in/for something) Her father coached her for the Olympics. coach somebody (to do something) She has coached hundreds of young singers. coach something He coaches basketball and soccer. coach somebody (in/for something) (especially British English) to give a student extra teaching in a particular subject especially so that they will pass an exam. coach somebody (in/on something) = coach somebody (to do something) to give somebody special instructions for what they should do or say in a particular situation. They believed the witnesses had been coached on what to say. There are rumors that the bachelor was coached by the show's producers into proposing to Sam on the show. dust off I. to get something ready to use that you have not used for a long time. I'm dusting off my old skills and returning to work. II. to wipe dust or dirt off the surface of something. Would you dust off the shelves? III. dust yourself off to wipe dust or dirt off your clothes. Dust it off. 9. cutoff I. [COUNTABLE] 截止日期. 截止时间. a level or limit at which something stops. being or constituting a limit or ending: the cutoff date for applications. the cutoff date by which all applications must be received. a point or level which is a designated limit of something. "2,500 g is the standard cut-off below which infants are categorized as 'low birthweight'". What's your cutoff? 年龄极限 How old is too old for you? II. [COUNTABLE] a part of a pipe that can be closed to stop agas or liquid flowing. III. cutoffs [PLURAL] short trousers that you make by cuttingpart of the legs off old trousers. IV. 全面停止. an act of stopping or interrupting the supply of something. "a cut-off of aid would be a disaster". dream on 继续做梦吧, 做你的春秋大梦吧 informal used as an ironic comment on the unlikely nature of a plan or aspiration. "Dean thinks he's going to get the job. Dream on, Babe". split hairs 吹毛求疵 Fig. to quibble; to try to make petty distinctions. to argue about whether details that are not important are exactly correct. 'She earns three time what I earn.' 'Actually, it's more like two and a half.' 'Oh stop splitting hairs!' They don't have any serious differences. They are just splitting hairs. Don't waste time splitting hairs. Accept it the way it is. behind the eight ball I. Fig. in trouble; in a weak or losing position. (Alludes to the eight ball in pool, which in certain games cannot be touched without penalty. be ~; get ~; have someone ~; put someone ~.). in a difficult situation. Simpson's thoughtless无大脑的, 不经大脑的 remarks put him behind the eight ball, and many people thought he should resign. I'm behind the eight ball again and can't see how to relieve my dilemma. John is behind the eight ball because he started writing his term paper far too late. II. Fig. broke. Sorry, I'm really behind the eight ball this month. I can't make a contribution. (be ~; get ~; have someone ~; put someone ~.) I was behind the eight ball again and couldn't make my car payment. Etymology: from the game of pool (a game played on a special table with sticks and numbered balls), in which you do not want to have any ball positioned behind the black ball marked with a number 8. grow a pair = get a pair, strap on a pair 男人点, 勇敢点 Abbreviation of "grow a pair of testicles". (vulgar, idiomatic) To be brave; to show some courage, especially in a situation in which one has so far failed to do so. He pulled out mum card 打出母亲牌, 搬出母亲来求情 when he was told he was fired, his mum called me. Miley Cyrus in Melborune show: No holding back: The former child star left audience agog ([əˈɡoɡ] excited and interested.) when she gave herself a wedgie perched on a car. Staff were left agog when their boss ended an email about redundancy with a cheerful update on his visit to a punk rock gig. Parading a sparkly two-piece, she danced and twerked with a female midget in silver as her largely teenage audience - in Miley-esque hot pants and white sandals - whooped and cheered. Stomping on a gold car, she then stroked 自摸 herself, legs akimbo( akimbo [əˈkɪmbəu] (with) arms akimbo with your hands on your hips and your elbows sticking out. ), telling fans:' This is the first time we've done the whole f*****g show. Ever controversial: The 21-year-old left little to the imagination不留想象空间 when she peformed while her brother Braison watched on. 10. stump I. 困惑不解. [transitive] [usually passive] informal if you are stumped by something, you cannot explain or answer it. Even experts are stumped by this strange weather. I am stumped 不知道该怎么办了, 不知所措, 不知如何是好. now, I am still getting bitten after all we have done to get rid of bed bugs. II. [intransitive] to walk, hitting the ground hard with your feet as you go. stump away/off: He turned and stumped away angrily. beyond the black stump a long way from towns, shops etc. confound I. to make someone feel surprised or confused, especially by not behaving in the way they expect. She confounded her critics by winning the race. II. formal to prove that something is wrong. This new evidence confounds your theory. III. 迷惑不解, 困惑. if you are confounded by something, you cannot understand it. We were totally confounded by her reaction. synthesis [ˈsɪnθɪsɪs] the combination of components or elements to form a connected whole. synthetic 合成的 (of a substance) made by chemical synthesis, especially to imitate a natural product. "synthetic rubber". synthesize [ˈsɪnθəsaɪz] Green plants synthesize carbohydrates from carbon dioxide and water. synthesized drugs. paragon [ˈpærəɡən] someone who is perfect or who is the best possible example of a particular quality. paragon of: a paragon of virtue. fox in the henhouse ( fox guarding the henhouse, put/set the fox to guard the henhouse ) 羊入虎口 (idiomatic, metaphor) A predator loose among the prey. wolf in sheep's clothing 披着羊皮的狼 (idiomatic) A person or other performer of actions which is harmful or threatening but disguised as something peaceful or pleasant. 11. She committed a few minor indiscretions. a single indiscretion 一不小心, 一个不谨慎 can get someone kicked out of that exclusive club. I like that color, it suit your skin tone. There's no good whining抱怨没有任何用, girls. unlikely to do something: He's unlikely ever to find a job again. unlikely (that): It seems unlikely that she will make the same mistake again. most/highly/extremely unlikely: It's highly unlikely we'll be invited. in the unlikely event (=if this unlikely thing actually happens): In the unlikely event that you are not completely satisfied with your holiday, we will offer a full refund. close/dear to (or near) one's heart 息息相关 Of deep interest and concern to one. if something is dear to someone's heart, it is very important to them. Animal rights is an issue very close to my heart. The issue of race is one that is close to his heart. 12. A snowmobile, also known as a sled or a snowmachine, is a land vehicle designed for winter travel on snow. It is designed to be operated on snow and ice. Snowmobiles do not require a specific road or trail. Variations of the snowmobile enable some machines to operate in deep snow or forests; however most are used on open terrain, including frozen lakes, or driven on paths or trails. Snowmobiles are usually designed to accommodate two people, similarly to a motorcycle or an all-terrain vehicle(ATVs) with the exception of snowmobiles designed for mountain riding/deep snow travel which typically have a smaller seat for one person. They do not have any enclosures, except for a windshield, and their engine normally drives a continuous track or tracks at the rear. Skis at the front provide directional control. 13. snitch I. (transitive) To steal, quickly and quietly. II. (transitive) To inform on. III. (slang, transitive) 告密. To contact or cooperate with the police for any reason. bide [baɪd] one's time 等待时机 to wait patiently for a good opportunity to do something I've been biding my time for years, just waiting for a chance like this. He's not the type just to sit there and bide his time. He wants some action now. She was biding her time until she could get her revenge. 14. oversexed 性欲旺盛的, 乐于性事的, 津津乐道性事的 thinking about sex, or wanting to have sex, all the time. over-sexualise Do you think that women over-sexualise themselves in the media? good self-editing 在收音机上本想说What the Fuck. 只说了F, 改成了hell. 你就可以说这句话. poison someone against someone or something to cause someone to have negative or hateful thoughts about someone, a group, or something. You have done nothing more than poison Gerald against all of us! Stop talking to him! Your negative comments poisoned everyone against the proposal. a poison-pen letter 检举揭发信 a letter that has no signature and says unpleasant things about the person it is sent to After he was convicted, his family received a number of poison-pen letters. poison someone's mind against someone to make someone dislike a particular person. The decision had poisoned relations between Britain and France. Do you believe that television is poisoning the minds of our children? Capitalism is regarded as a poison that is destroying the traditional way of life. poison words or actions that express the feeling of hating someone. The look she gave me was pure poison. 15. carry on like a pork chop To make a fuss, to behave in a silly or excited way. This is an elaboration of the standard phrase 'to carry on'. The pork chop is an Australian addition, and some people suggest that the phrase derives from the fact that frying pork makes an especially loud spitting noise. The Australian phrase may have been influenced by the expression like a pork chop in a synagogue, meaning 'out of place' or 'unpopular'. catastrophize 夸大其词 I. (obsolete) To end a comedy. II. To regard a bad situation as if it were disastrous or catastrophic. not touch something with a ten foot pole(with a barge pole) = not touching it. I. (idiomatic) to avoid at all costs. To avoid something at all costs; to refuse to associate with something; signifies a strong aversion. II. (idiomatic) To be unable (perhaps figuratively) to approach something or someone. Etymology: This expression may have been derived by the 10-foot poles that river boatmen used to pole their boats with, along in shallow water, or from the barge poles that bargemen used to fend off wharfs and other boats. Many believe this expression originates from a burial practice in New Orleans. The Spanish developed burial system of present day proceeds by first placing the casket of the patron in an above ground tomb. Exactly 1 year and 1 day after burial, the tomb is opened and the casket removed. The body is next wrapped in a sheet and shoved to the bottom of the tomb using a ten foot pole. The weather of the area caused the remains to decompose quickly and tombs are subsequently reused for many burial. The expression, "I wouldn't touch it with a ten foot pole," is thought to have originated from this burial process. somebody would not be caught/seen dead 死也不会, 死也不要 someone would never do or wear something. if someone wouldn't be seen dead in a particular place or doing a particular thing, they would never do it, usually because it would be too embarrassing. I wouldn't be caught dead doing ads for that company. My father wouldn't have been caught dead in a white suit. Etymology: based on the idea that something very bad would make even a dead person uncomfortable. (often + adv/prep ) John's dad won't go to the christening, he wouldn't be seen dead in a church. (often + doing sth) Chris wouldn't be seen dead driving a Lada. 16. out of one's depth (idiomatic) To be in a situation which one is poorly prepared or unprepared to handle. Fig. involved in something that is beyond one's capabilities. (*Typically: be ~; get ~.) You know, you are really out of your depth in this project. I am sure I am out of my depth in organic chemistry. The team's first game was against the league champions; they were out of their depth and knew it. knowing very little about a subject I know I'm out of my depth with teenagers.