用法学习: 1. lopsided I. Something that is lopsided is uneven because one side is lower or heavier than the other. His suit had shoulders that made him look lopsided 偏沉的. ...a friendly, lopsided grin 撇嘴角的. not even or level because one side is larger, higher, or heavier than the other. a lopsided smile. II. If you say that a situation is lopsided, you mean that one element is much stronger, bigger, or more important than another element. In 1916, Georgia Tech beat Cumberland 222-0. No game since has been that lopsided 一边倒的. ...lopsided economic relations. The lopsided vote suggests a veto could be easily overcome. penny-ante 不足为道, 不值得一提的 of little value or importance. inconsiderable; minor; small-time.: He was proposing some penny-ante increase. involving a trifling sum of money; small in amount: a penny-ante investment. There are a million things Taylor has in common with Paul McCartney – one is that celebrity grievances tend to sound like a penny-ante waste of their time, even when they’re totally understandable. presence of mind 沉着冷静 the ability to make good decisions and to act quickly and calmly in a difficult situation or an emergency. to have the calmness and ability to act sensibly in an emergency or difficult situation. Jane had the presence of mind to phone the police when the child disappeared. The child had the presence of mind to write down the car's license-plate number. When the gunmen came into the bank, she had the presence of mind to press the alarm. 美男孩pin down school shooter: There wasn't a whole lot that was going through my mind at the time. Adrenaline and tunnel vision are a crazy thing," said Jones, who described himself as just a normal teenage kid. He did, however, have the presence of mind to call his mum. "She always has been a problem solver for me," he said, adding that she told him not to worry. It was a pretty quick conversation. 2. plutocrat Someone who rules by virtue of his or her wealth. oligarch [ˈɒlɪɡɑː(r)k] a member of a small group that runs a country or large organization. It's a travel privilege enjoyed by a lucky few - from celebrities, royals, self-made entrepreneurs and oligarchs. But the smooth running of private jets depends, usually, on a select few. Among the most attentive are flight attendants who spend hours, often alone, tirelessly ensuring their passengers receive a premium, five-star service. While life as a VIP air hostess comes with the perk of travelling the world, their jobs can be demanding and stressful. As for the parties, she says there's a need to make sure they "don't get out of control." "You kind of need to be on the ball 时刻盯着 a little bit - not letting them drink too much, but not spoil the fun and kind of having a balance," Benton says. She says as a freelancer, flight attendants can earn anywhere from £150 ($278) to £450 ($834) a day, depending on your experience and what you can negotiate with the operator. "There's no set salary 没有一定定规, 没有定数," she adds. "Everyone's got their own little deal going on.". oligarchy [ɒlɪgɑːrki] I. An oligarchy is a small group of people who control and run a particular country or organization. You can also refer to a country which is governed in this way as an oligarchy. Athens was suffering under the rule of an oligarchy. II. Oligarchy is a situation in which a country or organization is run by an oligarchy. ...a protest against imperialism and oligarchy in the region. wiki: Russian oligarchs (see the related term "New Russians") are business oligarchs of the former Soviet republics who rapidly accumulated wealth during the era of Russian privatization in the aftermath of the dissolution of the Soviet Union in the 1990s. The failing Soviet state left the ownership of state assets contested, which allowed for informal deals with former USSR officials (mostly in Russia and Ukraine) as a means to acquire state property. Russia's oligarchs are different from other billionaires: Oligarch. It sounds nefarious, to be sure. The Trump administration announced new sanctions against seven Russian oligarchs with ties to President Vladimir Putin and 12 companies they own or control on Friday. CNN reported Wednesday that special counsel Robert Mueller, who is charged with investigating Russian election meddling, had questioned three Russian oligarchs, all of whom were unnamed in the report. "Oligarchs are rich Russian businessmen who are close to the seat of power in Russia," he said, adding that "almost any rich Russian businessman is an oligarch, because in Russia there is a close relationship between private wealth and public power." There's a new crowd of oligarchs who are perhaps smaller in scale than the original bunch but no less dependent on government relationships for their wealth. They don't have the same kind of power over the state, however, because of the power Putin has. "Now, you can't be a billionaire and not be an oligarch because you have to have some relationship with those who are in political power to maintain control of your assets," said Graham. Are rich Americans in politics oligarchs? What's the difference between a Russian oligarch and an American billionaire? There are plenty of billionaires in the US who wield incredible political power. Michael Bloomberg, anyone? Donald Trump? And even those not directly in politics can have political power. The Koch brothers leap to mind 浮现. "The difference in our country is we have institutions," he said. "We have independent court systems. You can try to influence policy, but you don't have to have access to the political power to protect your property." "You can be a rich businessman in the US and not worry about your contacts in government. It's a little bit different in Russia; each business decision you make, you have to be checking with your contacts in the Kremlin. The government can strip you of your oligarch status." Being an oligarch can still be perilous, though. Ask Ziyavudin Magomedov, an oligarch recently arrested on corruption charges. "You can lose your property overnight if you run afoul of 惹恼, 惹到, 对着干 the government," said Graham. Oligarchs like to buy outside of Russia. Some of this is a conscious decision by these oligarchs to move some of their assets offshore to places where the assets are protected by the rule of law, said Graham: "That's why you buy in Miami and London and Western Europe." "The problem you have is that a businessman in Russia has to operate in a different way than a businessman in the US because you don't have a reliable legal system," he said. "Your ability to maintain your hold on property is reliant on your ability to maintain relations with the government." 3. twinkle toes 走路快的人, 脚快的人, 草上飞 (slang) Someone with extraordinary footwork. Someone who is light on their feet; or demonstrates extraordinary footwork. He's a good dancer, but he's no match to Twinkle Toes over there. Twinkle toes over there is the best dancer here. twinkle-toed informal Nimble and quick on one's feet. a twinkle-toed midfielder. lie down 躺下休息 to move into a position in which your body is flat, usually in order to sleep or rest: He lay down on the bed and tried to relax. Why don't you lie down on the sofa for a while? The doctor asked him to lie down on his stomach. We all lay down on the floor. The animals lay down on the hay. I'm so tired - I need to lie down. lie-down 稍事休息 a short rest, usually in or on a bed. a short rest in which one lies down on a bed, sofa, etc. "he felt badly in need of a lie-down 躺下休息". I usually have a lie-down after lunch. She said she was going for a lie-down. lay down I. 放下. [transitive] to put something down in order to show you are not going to use it again, for example a weapon or tool. Please stop writing and lay down your pencils. II. [transitive] to state officially what someone must do or how they must do it. The EU has laid down 设置, 制定 tough standards for water quality. lay down that: The rules laid down 规定 that he could not directly intervene. III. [transitive] to form a layer of something such as soil or mud that gradually becomes hard and develops into rock. IV. [intransitive] spoken a way of saying 'lie down' that many people think is incorrect. lay down the law to tell someone what to do or how to behave in a way that shows that you expect them to obey you completely. With kids like that you have to lay down the law and let them see you're serious. lay down your life to die as a result of doing something good for other people. lay down (your) arms 放下武器 to agree to stop fighting. The President appealed to the rebels to lay down arms. 4. conservator [kənsɜːrvətər] 文物修补员, 艺术修补师 A conservator is someone whose job is to clean and repair historical objects or works of art. someone whose job is to take care of works of art in a museum or art gallery. abominable [əˈbɒmɪnəb(ə)l] extremely bad, offensive, or unpleasant. Something that is abominable is very unpleasant or bad. The President described the killings as an abominable crime. The weather was abominable, cold with wind and rain. Chloe has behaved abominably. Wallis was often abominably rude. This receipt is the most scandalous, abominable and inconceivable 难以相象的 that I could ever see! Bob Hawke: Too frail 身体虚弱 to attend Labor's launch, Hawke sent a message of good wishes. 美容: Walnut scrubs are made with crushed walnut shell. Chunks of walnut shell are harder and therefore more abrasive than your average exfoliant ( exfoliant [ɛksˈfəʊlɪənt] 去死皮, 去角质 (exfoliate verb) a gently abrasive cosmetic product designed to remove dead cells from the skin's surface. a substance that you put on your face or body to help to remove dead skin cells. defoliant [diːfoʊliənt] 落叶化学物品 A defoliant is a chemical used on trees and plants to make all their leaves fall off. Defoliants are especially used in war to remove protection from an enemy. foliage [ˈfoʊliɪdʒ] 树叶 the leaves of a plant or tree. red flowers and dark green foliage. ) such a jojoba beads. Walnut scrub is a type of physical exfoliant consisting a ground up particles of walnut either the actual walnut or the shell. Typically I wouldn't recommend a walnut scrub to any skin type as the risk of microscopic tearing of the skin is very high. However, if you were to choose to use a walnut-type scrub, it's best suited for a normal to oilier skin type that's not prone to acne, sensitivity or redness. Skin concerns need to be addressed individually with a customised skin regime. A walnut scrub simply removes dead skin cells from the surface and should only be used on someone who doesn't have any particular skin conditions or concerns. How frequently to exfoliate is probably one of the most controversial questions out there! This is a double-edged sword as the answer depends on the type of exfoliation in question. To give a bit of background on skin. Our skin operates on an average 28-day cycle where new healthy cells located at the bottom layer of our skin gradually age and move up to the skin's surface (AKA the stratum corneum). Once on the surface these cells die forming part of our skin's protective barrier. Now as we age, this cycle can slow down and take anywhere up to 55 days – this is where we start to notice that duller, thicker, rough and more congested skin. Exfoliants are extremely beneficial in helping speed up this cycle, sloughing off dead skin cells, brightening and helping decongest 疏通 pores. So how much is too much? Studies show that daily use of gentler exfoliants such as AHAs has been show to help improve skin rather than damage it. On the other hand, daily use of scrubs has been show to cause sensitivity, irritation and inflammation – reaching for your scrub should only be a 1-2 time a week affair, unless otherwise suggested by a skin care professional. 5. get a leg up 助理 (idiomatic) To get a boost or a lift. I can climb over the fence if I get a leg up from you. (idiomatic) To gain some advantage; to get a head start. He hopes that all the extra advertising will allow him to get a leg up on the competition. palpitations [ˌpælpɪˈteɪʃ(ə)nz] 砰砰跳, 心跳加速 the movements of your heart when it beats faster than usual. When someone has palpitations, their heart beats very fast in an irregular way. Caffeine can cause palpitations and headaches. Other Twitter users certainly weren't impressed with the filthy interior and were happy to share their thoughts on it. "This gives me palpitations and makes my stomach turn, can't stand mess and this is above that," one wrote. "Makes my skin crawl," said another. Israel Folau: The 30-year-old's career has been in the balance since his April 10 post that suggested homosexuals, among others, would go to hell. "While Rugby Australia accepts the panel's decision directing termination of Israel Folau's playing contract for his high-level breach of the Code of Conduct, we want to stress that this outcome is a painful situation for the game," Castle said. "Rugby Australia did not choose to be in this situation, but Rugby Australia's position remains that Israel, through his actions, left us with no choice but to pursue this course of action. "This has been an extremely challenging period for Rugby and this issue has created an unwanted distraction in an important year for the sport and for the Wallabies team. "But our clear message to all Rugby fans today is that we need to stand by our values and the qualities of inclusion, passion, integrity, discipline, respect and teamwork. "Israel is a great Rugby player and we are disappointed and saddened by the fact that he will not see out his four-year commitment to the Wallabies and Waratahs." Folau reportedly turned down a compromise offer from RA that would have seen him charged with a lower level breach if he deleted the post, and the fullback also rejected a $1 million settlement after he was found guilty.
Trade war: Trump's reasoning for the trade war is a bit murky. His list of goals are a mix of concessions that could be considered pro-worker or pro-company. There's also part of a larger question of the US-China relationship, which China hawks see as too beneficial to Beijing. They'd prefer to team up with other countries against China rather than slap them with tariffs, as Trump has done. Regardless, the reality is that trade wars are mutually destructive. Obviously, Trump's dream scenario would be for China to simply fold on all points. But in an actual negotiation, you tend to need to settle for half a loaf ( half a loaf is better than none 总算有点, 比什么都没有强. 聊胜于无, 有好过什么都没有 It is better to accept less than one wants or expects than to have nothing at all. Less than what is desired. This is the abbreviated version of the phrase "half a loaf is better than none." I know they're offering you less money than you'd hoped for, but it's a good job, so I think you should accept half a loaf.), and it makes a difference which half you really want. Because a tit-for-tat game of tariffs hurts both the United States and China, the standoff is a bit like a game of chicken 逞勇斗狠(The game of chicken, also known as the hawk–dove game or snowdrift game, is a model of conflict for two players in game theory. The principle of the game is that while it is to both players' benefit if one player yields, the other player's optimal choice depends on what their opponent is doing: if the player opponent yields, they should not, but if the opponent fails to yield, the player should. The name "chicken" has its origins in a game in which two drivers drive towards each other on a collision course: one must swerve, or both may die in the crash, but if one driver swerves and the other does not, the one who swerved will be called a "chicken", meaning a coward; this terminology is most prevalent in political science and economics. The name "hawk–dove" refers to a situation in which there is a competition for a shared resource and the contestants can choose either conciliation or conflict; this terminology is most commonly used in biology and evolutionary game theory. From a game-theoretic point of view, "chicken" and "hawk–dove" are identical; the different names stem from parallel development of the basic principles in different research areas.). China would prefer that the United States back down. But if it becomes convinced that the United States won't back down — possibly because the president has no idea what he's talking about — then it starts to make sense for China to consider backing down instead. Whether by design or by blunder((whether) by accident or design 无论是是不是故意的, 无论是有意无意 Intentionally or not. Whether by accident or design, those high school kids have really created a solid, sustainable business. if you say that something happens by accident or design, you mean that you do not know if it has been planned or not: Mary was wearing the same T-shirt as me — whether by accident or design, I never knew.), Trump has found himself in a situation where he has a lot of options available to him.
Law & Order SVU: 1. There's a chance we're not. I mean, Dreyfus offered up his DNA. Well, what can I say? It makes my skin crawl 浑身不舒服 a little bit thinking about a court violating a minor's privacy. You know, because let's say for the sake of argument that the father is Zack or Jake or some other middle schooler. Why ruin his life too? I didn't know a baby ruined anyone's life. You know what I mean. You know, maybe she's keeping the burden off another 13-year-old. Maybe she's being righteous [ˈraɪtʃəs] 出于正义的 by keeping him in the dark. And if it's a 40-year-old drama teacher? I mean, did you? Did I what? Yeah, when you were pregnant, did you let the father know before you. Before I what? You're making me say it? We were standing right here and you told me that you had an abortion. I never said that. So I dreamt it 做梦喽? No, Amanda, what I said was is that regret can be an awful thing to live with and so you assumed. Yeah, and you let me. I did, and I'm sorry, Amanda. It's just it's a very complicated story and I didn't want to get into it. So it's a privacy thing, which was my argument to begin with in this conversation. 2. Are you stuck on stupid (be stuck on something or someone in the sense of infatuated with. She's still stuck on him after all this time. to like a person or an idea very much: Nick's really stuck on Maria - he doesn't talk about anything else. be stuck on stupid: in a prolonged state of being completely clueless or too high to think straight. When your brain just isn't functioning correctly,from being fucked so good for a long time. "I'm sorry, I'm stuck on stupid, we just had the best sex and I'm giddy." This fool's stuck on stupid. be struck dumb to be so surprised by something that you cannot say anything: We were struck dumb when she announced she was pregnant. ), Marcus? How much did he pay you to sign the consent form?
