用法学习: 1. hammer out 达成协议, 达成交易 If people hammer out an agreement or treaty, they succeed in producing it after a long or difficult discussion. to reach a decision or agreement after discussing it or arguing about it for a long time. A new deal was hammered out between the two banks. I think we can hammer out a solution. The new fixture package has been hammered out by the Premiership clubs in talks over the last ten days. heavy lifting 繁重工作 (idiomatic) The most demanding part of an endeavour; work requiring the most effort, resources, or consideration. Any serious, difficult, or arduous work or activities. I'm only the assistant manager, but I'm the one who does all the heavy lifting in the company. Trailing in the polls, the candidate is going to have to do some very heavy lifting if she is to have a hope of winning the election. Don't count your chickens before they've hatched. Let the cat out of the bag. Let's circle back: come back to; revisit. I actually want to circle back to how the regulatory agencies are supporting adaptive trials. They may not have the time to circle back on a prior incident. blue-sky thinking 跳出框外的(think outside of the box) creative ideas that are not limited by current thinking or beliefs. boil the ocean 蛇吞象, 不自量力, 自不量力 to try to do something that is very difficult or impossible, especially when starting something. Don't try to boil the ocean with your first version of a product. synergy[ˈsɪnərdʒi] 团队力量, 协同合作的威力 the extra energy or effectiveness that people or businesses create when they combine their efforts. Profitability is expected to benefit from synergies between the two operations. synergic = synergetic instigating synergy These two chemicals boast synergetic effects when mixed. prowess [ˈpraʊes] 威力 great skill or ability. athletic/sexual/physical prowess. Let's ballpark this. paradigm shift 脱胎换骨的转变 a fundamental change in approach or underlying assumptions. "geophysical evidence supporting Wegener's theory led to a rapid paradigm shift in the earth sciences". To have "skin in the game" 有股份, 有一份 is to have incurred risk (monetary or otherwise) by being involved in achieving a goal. I'll loop you in: to keep someone informed of what is happening. Please loop me in on any developments. 2. 澳前游泳教练被捕: It is believed the 56-year-old, who lost his job as the head coach of the Australian men's swimming team in 2003, did not have official accreditation ( [əˌkredɪˈteɪʃ(ə)n] official approval of an organization, worker, or course of study. The school received accreditation from the national board in 1952. accredit I. If an educational qualification or institution is accredited, it is officially declared to be of an approved standard. [formal] This degree programme is fully accredited by the Institution of Electrical Engineers. ...an accredited college of Brunel University. II. If someone such as a diplomat or journalist is accredited to a particular job or place, they are officially recognized as having that job, or the right to be in that place. [formal] Foreign ambassadors who have been accredited to the Court of St James's will be invited. The organisations protested that the delegates they had chosen were not being accredited. ...fully accredited diplomats. Media representatives should arrive at the Press Centre by 11:40 to obtain accreditation 证件. ) to be poolside. Former Australian head swimming coach Brian Sutton was arrested at the junior national championships in Sydney today after he refused to leave the venue. He then allegedly attempted to use the accreditation of another person before Swimming Australia authorities recognised him and asked him to leave. hurly burly [ˌhɜrliˈbɜrli] 熙熙攘攘的, 吵吵嚷嚷的 a lot of noisy activity, usually involving large numbers of people. Sit in Central Park in spring, take a breather from the hurly burly of the streets and watch the squirrels and tell me their isn't something special about that place. If you still haven't found it go the Neue gallery and enjoy the lady in gold. 3. As mentioned in a separate column recently, I've never felt much of a pull 吸引力 to visit Bali, which is also why I've never come to love it in the same way so many other people do. There's a certain romance to the idea of Casablanca that doesn't necessarily translate to the actual experience of being there. Yes, this port city has a long and fascinating history, but Morocco's largest settlement feels fairly bland, particularly when you compare it to the likes of Fes, Marrakech, and even Tangiers. Casablanca is modern and cosmopolitan, dynamic and rich – but maybe not the greatest place for tourists. stag do = stag party A bachelor party; a party held for a man who is about to be married. If you are kind, I'm happy to let it slide 可以不计较, 可以不追究. There and then 当时. 那会儿. If I'm violent, I would have been let off then and there. Why didn't you bring him back to your hotel? I don't know. We were kissing. And I was getting off vibe towards the end of it, so I thought he wasn't interested. It plays on the all-too-valid 再真实不过的 Sydney stereotype of an empty nightclub, draconian ( [drəˈkoʊniən] extremely strict and severe. ) police laws and aggressive bouncers stamping the fun out of everything they can get the soles of their Tarocash loafers on. fashion forward I. interested in fashion and wearing things that will soon become very fashionable: clothes for fashion-forward teenagers. II. more modern than things that are fashionable now: fashion-forward jeans.
1. Honey trapping 美人计(In espionage terminology, honeypot and honey trap are terms for recruitment involving sexual seduction.) is an investigative practice that uses romantic and/or sexual relationships for an interpersonal, political or monetary purpose to the detriment of one party involved in this romantic or sexual affair. Investigators are also often employed by wives, husbands, and other partners usually when an illicit romantic affair is suspected of the "target," or subject of the investigation. Occasionally, the term may be used for the practice of creating an affair for the purpose of taking incriminating photos for use in blackmail. A honey trap is used primarily to collect evidence on the subject of the honey trap. 2. In computer terminology, a honeypot 陷阱 is a computer security mechanism set to detect, deflect, or, in some manner, counteract attempts at unauthorized use of information systems. Generally, a honeypot consists of data (for example, in a network site) that appears to be a legitimate part of the site, but is actually isolated and monitored, and that seems to contain information or a resource of value to attackers, who are then blocked. This is similar to police sting operations, colloquially known as "baiting," a suspect. 3. A honeypot site is a location attracting a large number of tourists who, due to their numbers, place pressure on the environment and local people. Honeypots are very often used by cities or countries to manage their tourism industry. The use of honeypots can protect fragile land away from major cities while satisfying tourists. One such example is the construction of local parks to prevent tourists from damaging more valuable ecosystems farther from their main destination. Honeypots have the added benefit of concentrating a large number of income-generating visitors in one place, thus developing that area, and in turn making the area more appealing to tourists. 4. Katrina Leung, indicted as a double agent working for both China and the FBI, seduced her FBI handler ( I. someone whose job is to train and take care of an animal, especially a dog. a dog handler. II. someone whose job is to move a particular type of goods. a baggage/cargo handler. III. informal 经纪人. 经理人. the manager of someone famous such as a movie star or sportsperson. IV. computing the part of a computer program that deals with a particular type of problem or operation. ), James J. Smith, and was able to obtain FBI information of use to China through him. She also had an affair with another FBI officer, William Cleveland.
A non-nudist's guide to getting naked in a Swedish sauna: Wood crackles 噼里啪啦裂开 as it burns in the small furnace opposite me, small rivers of sweat run down my brow, pooling in my eyes causing them to blink. The soaring temperature begins to make me feel woozy ( [ˈwuːzi] feeling slightly weak, confused, and not very steady. ) and the smell of the fire permeates my nostrils. Almost in chorus, the eight or so men in the room exhale deeply as they too battle with the heat. I'm in a sauna perched atop a wooden pier in the middle of the sea. But aside from its postcard-perfect situation, there's something else that's unusual about this particular hot box. You see, I'm stark naked, as is the stranger to my immediate left and right. Welcome to the world of naked saunas. It was on a train journey through Sweden with a friend that I decided to take the plunge into Scandi culture by shedding my inhibitions 抛下矜持 — and my clothes. Both in Sweden and Scandinavia as a whole, the sauna isn't just a pastime 消遣, it's a way of life. Like fika (the coffee break), sweating away stress is part and parcel of the Swedish experience. Revered for their relaxing effects and circulatory benefits 循环的功效, whether private or public, gender-segregated or mixed, the principle remains the same: a long, indulgent session in a baking-hot sauna with an ice-cold dip or shower afterwards. But for foreign visitors who aren't used to baring all in front of complete strangers, it can be a little awkward. Enter this writer. As a precursor, I should mention that despite not having lived in the land of perennial ([pəˈreniəl] I. 永恒存在的. 永远不会改变的. always existing, or never seeming to change. Money is a perennial source of disagreement among couples. The Wizard of Oz is a perennial favourite with children. II. biology 多季的. a perennial plant lasts for more than two growing seasons. hardy perennial I. a plant that lives for several years and is not killed by winter conditions. II. an idea, question, or situation that is repeated over several years. ) cups of tea for more than a decade, I still haven't quite managed to ditch 抛弃 my inner prudish 谨慎保守的 Brit. Growing up in a naked house where the bathroom door was perpetually open, regardless of what my parents were doing within its four walls, I rebelled by ceremoniously locking the door. So, to carry out my long overdue emancipation ( [ɪˌmænsɪˈpeɪʃ(ə)n] the process of giving freedom and rights to someone. the emancipation of slaves. emancipate [ɪˈmænsɪpeɪt] to give freedom and rights to someone. If people are emancipated, they are freed from unpleasant or unfair social, political, or legal restrictions. [formal] Catholics were emancipated in 1792. That war preserved the Union and emancipated the slaves. ...the newly emancipated state. ) I decided to travel from Copenhagen to the waterside city of Malmo. Sweden's third-largest city, Malmo is home to Scandinavia's tallest building, beautiful parks, edgy contemporary museums, and what is renowned as one of the finest 'kallbadhus' (bath houses) in the country. Located at the end of a long wooden pier which goes out to the surrounding sea from the beach, the outdoor Ribersborg was built in 1892, making it one of the oldest in Scandinavia, and also one of the most beautiful. What better place to break my naked sauna virginity? Walking into the weather-beaten 风吹日晒的 wooden structure I note separate sections for men and women, both of which offer direct access to the surrounding ocean. Battling trepidation 期待和焦虑(Trepidation is fear or anxiety about something that you are going to do or experience. [formal] It was with some trepidation that I viewed the prospect of cycling across Uganda.), I head into the changing rooms 更衣室 where I coyly shed my clothes. 'Relax!' I tell myself. Holding my towel over my nether regions I walk towards the saunas. The complex contains four of them — two on the women's side, two on the men's, one steam and one wood-fired. I opt for the latter and enter. Feeling daring, I take my place between two men and lay down my towel, exposing my front to the assembled sweaty Swedes. No one bats an eyelid. I realise at that moment that being naked in public in Sweden really isn't a big deal because, well, everyone else is starkers. First impressions? It's hot. Swedes like their saunas firmly on the side of searing. My companions are men of all shapes and sizes. Everyone looks completely comfortable and relaxed and I soon follow suit. Many readers may find their thoughts turn to quickly to titillation when the subject of naked saunas arises, but in reality, letting it all hang out is far from a sexual experience. Plus, from my limited experience of walking past nudist beaches, the people you see naked are usually the ones you don't want to. Admittedly in this sauna it's a mixed bag with more than a few bums and bellies that have seen better days. However, this being Sweden, the genetically blessed locals boast more eye candy than you might find at your average sauna and I'm soon joined by an impossibly good looking tall, blonde, blue eyed hunk, who could have easily just stepped off the set of "Vikings" or the pages of "GQ." Which brings me to an unwritten rule — try to keep your eyes at eye level. Perving is a big no-no. Despite the nudity, decorum (Decorum [dɪˈkɔrəm] is behaviour that people consider to be correct, polite, and respectable. [formal] I was treated with decorum and respect throughout the investigation.) is key in a sauna. While the Swedes may appear to be carefree and laissez faire in their approach, there are rules to be observed. Firstly — and most importantly — shower thoroughly before entering. Secondly, always bring two towels — one for sitting on inside and the other for drying afterwards. Nobody wants to see your sweaty bum print ingrained on the wooden bench after you leave. Major faux pas. Thirdly, if you do try to wear a swimsuit in the sauna brace yourself for disapproving looks or 'tuts'. While being naked isn't strictly enforced 强制性的, it is expected and wearing clothing in the sauna is considered unhygienic. Finally, the sauna is traditionally a quiet zone. Talking is allowed, but it's done quietly and kept to a minimum, so save those loud, animated convos with your mate for later. Avoid these rookie errors and you'll be fine — I certainly got into the swing of things 适应了, 跟上节奏了, 习惯了 pretty quickly. After poaching ( I. [transitive] to cook something in water, milk, or another liquid that is boiling gently. Poach the chicken in white wine for 15 minutes. a. to cook an egg without its shell in water that is boiling gently. II. [intransitive/transitive] to illegally catch or kill an animal, bird, or fish on someone else's property. The two men were caught poaching lions on government land. III. [transitive] to persuade someone to leave a group or organization and become a member of yours, especially by using secret or dishonest methods. Canada has accused American baseball teams of trying to poach their best players. a. to persuade someone to stop buying products or services from a company and start buying them from your company instead, especially by using secret or dishonest methods. b. to take something such as an idea that belongs to someone else, especially by using secret or dishonest methods, and use it for your own benefit. ) myself to the point of fainting, I stumble out onto the open deck and walk towards the end of the deck where the grey, ocean laps ominously. Hesitating for a few seconds before throwing myself into the open sea where I instantly feel a surge of adrenaline. It's cold. My heart pumping, I emerge from the water and involuntarily beam. This feels GOOD! Heading back into the sauna afterwards I ponder at how completely unremarkable the actual difference is — a pair of speedos or swimming shorts — yet how liberating it feels. The euphoria ([juːˈfɔːriə] a feeling of great happiness that usually lasts for a short time only. The news prompted a wave of euphoria.) sees me linger for more than two hours, though I could have easily spent most of the day there — sauna-ing, swimming, sunbathing and taking in the epic view of the Oeresund sea. It's only the protestations of boredom from my friend that drag me away. Feeling happy, squeaky clean, refreshed and re-energised. I walk away a new man. I've baked in the buff and bared my bum to the world…and I like it.
