用法学习: 1. non-canon (fandom slang) Not part of canon; outside of the main continuity of a fictional universe. Harry is quite immature and enjoys annoying Nick and Charlie, as shown in Heartstopper (and the non-canon story Five Days of Solitaire). However, he will become more mature and supportive of Narlie's relationship later on Nick and Charlie, though, this is debatably due to his eagerness to gain popularity, as he only becomes this supportive of the relationship once others do, as pointed out by Oseman on her Tumblr page, which indicates that he's jumping on whatever is popular. canon (fandom slang, uncountable) Those sources, especially including literary works, which are considered part of the main continuity regarding a given fictional universe. A spin-off book series revealed the aliens to be originally from Earth, but it's not canon. Meanwhile, having learned the whereabouts of the Death Star's plans, the rebels send their best platypus agent to obtain them, in hopes of finding a weakness. And none of this is canon, so just relax. canonical [kəˈnɑnɪk(ə)l] 传统意义上的. 正统的 I. Present in a canon, religious or otherwise. The Gospel of Luke is a canonical New Testament book. II. According to recognised or orthodox rules. based on the laws of a Christian church The men played golf in the most canonical way, with no local rules. III. Stated or used in the most basic and straightforwardly applicable manner. the reduction of a linear substitution to its canonical form. following the generally accepted rules of something. If something has canonical status, it is accepted as having all the qualities that a thing of its kind should have. ...Ballard's status as a canonical writer. bellend I. the glans of the penis. II. an annoying or contemptible man. A stupid or contemptible person. (used as a term of abuse). I don't care who he is, he's just a bellend. "he is a total bellend and should step down as soon as possible". 2. novella [nəˈvɛlə] 中篇小说, 短篇小说 a short novel or long short story. A novella is a short novel or a long short story. ...an autobiographical novella from French writer Marguerite Duras. novelette [ˌnɒv.əlˈet] a short novel that is often about romantic relationships and is usually not very serious. a short novel, especially one with a subject that is not serious. HeartStopper: Sarah: Mamma Mia? We've seen that four times this year. Oh, you think of something, I'm going to dish up the pizzas 装盘. ( Nellie whines ) ( cutlery clattering ) I've got it. Pirates of the Caribbean. It's a classic. What do you think? Yeah. That sounds good. HeartStopper: Had a good day, Nicky? Mmm. What's up? I said I'd go on a date with this girl, but I kind of also agreed to go to Charlie's birthday party on the same day. Oh, do you like this girl? Well, um... Her dog died. Uh, not following. She was really upset, and I felt bad. And she asked me out and I didn't know how to say no. And I tried to tell her we probably shouldn't go out, and I couldn't. Because I didn't want to upset her when she was already crying about her dog. Oh, okay. I mean... A lot of people are expecting us to get together, but I don't think I like her like that. You shouldn't go out with someone because you feel sorry for them. Yeah. Don't worry. The right girl will come along, just you wait. radius [ˈreɪdɪəs] 半径, 方圆 ( diameter) I. a straight line from the centre to the circumference of a circle or sphere. II. the thicker and shorter of the two bones in the human forearm. verb give a rounded form to (a corner or edge). "Brian carefully radiused all the sharp edges and corners". HeartStopper: You realize this is the room? The room? Our special room. We got locked in and had our first kiss. What's going on? Are you okay? Tara, Darcy. I know it's nice to sit and gossip with your friends, but you're both late for rehearsal. Come on. There's still one person that doesn't know we're a couple. Like, literally the only person in a 50-mile radius 方圆, I swear to God. 3. better the devil you know If you say better the devil you know or better the devil you know than the devil you don't know, you mean that you would prefer to have contact with or do business with a person you already know, even though you don't like them, than with a person you don't know. used to say that it is better to deal with a difficult person or situation one knows than with a new person or situation that could be worse. 澳大利亚大选: With more than 2 million Australians having already voted ahead of next Saturday's election, Mr Morrison, whose personal unpopularity has been the biggest drag on the Coalition's fortunes, has promised to change if re-elected. The concession 承认, 坦承, which had Labor drawing comparisons to Julia Gillard's "Real Julia" mea culpa ( mea culpa [ˌmeɪə ˈkʊlˌpɑ] used for saying that something is your fault. an acknowledgment of guilt ) during the 2010 campaign, surprised colleagues and prompted speculation Mr Morrison's "better the devil you know" pitch had failed to wash with voters ( something doesn't/won't wash (with somebody) 不接受, 不认可, 不具说服力, spoken used to say that you do not believe or accept someone's explanation, reason, attitude etc. To not be believed or accepted by one. That sort of rationale just doesn't wash with the board of directors. I don't think that excuse is going to wash with Mom and Dad. I'm sorry but all his charm just doesn't wash with me. to wash your hands of someone to wash your hands of something = to wash your hands of something If you wash your hands of someone or something, you refuse to be involved with them any more or to take responsibility for them. He seems to have washed his hands of the job. awash I. 到处都是水 thoroughly covered with a liquid. If the ground or a floor is awash, it is covered in water, often because of heavy rain or as the result of an accident. The bathroom floor was awash. awash with: The roads were awash with mud and rainwater. II. containing a lot or too much of something. awash with: If a place is awash with something, it contains a large amount of it. This, after all, is a company which is awash with cash. The town is awash with tourists this time of year. ) who are increasingly keen to throw him out. The prime minister essentially admitted his forthright manner was unpopular, but had been necessary to deal with the heady challenges of the past three years, principally COVID-19 and the rise of China. "Now, I admit that hasn't enabled Australians to see a lot of other gears in the way I work ( find another gear = find a new gear 起死回生, 找到新的力量, 状态回升 I. (idiomatic, sports) To suddenly achieve an extra burst of athletic performance, especially after a sustained period of competitive exertion. II. (idiomatic, by extension) To achieve enhanced performance. another string to one's bow (idiomatic) Another skill, ability or resource to be used in case of failure. second wind A renewed feeling of energy after a period of inactivity. ). I know Australians know that I can be a bit of a bulldozer when it comes to issues," he said. "As we go into this next period on the other side of this election, I know there are things that are going to have to change with the way I do things. Because we are moving into a different time. "We are moving into a time of opportunity, and working from the strong platform of strength that we've built and saved in our economy in the last three years, we can now take advantage of those opportunities in the future." With Labor having an entrenched lead in the polls and on track to form majority government, several Liberals said they did not think Mr Morrison was declaring the election all but lost ( all but 几乎, 差不多 very nearly, almost. almost completely: In some places, bus service has all but disappeared. would be all but impossible. all is not lost 不到放弃的时候, 希望还是有的, 希望尚存, 尚有一线希望 used for saying that a situation is not good but there is still a chance of success. used to suggest that there is still some chance of success or recovery. used to say that success is still possible, even though there have been problems or failures "I know things look grim, but all is not lost". ), but trying to break through to the 25 per cent of voters who are either undecided or opting for a minor party or independent. It coincided with the government pulling all levers at its disposal in a last-ditch attempt to reverse its fortunes. Mr Morrison said "resilience and strength" would still be required on the other side of the election, but it was also about ensuring a dividend for what the government had done. Mr Albanese dismissed Mr Morrison's rhetorical shift 改变说辞, saying "if you want change, change the government in May". "A bulldozer knocks things over. I’m a builder," he said. "If I'm elected prime minister, I will build things in this country". In a bid to salvage her chaotic 2010 campaign, Ms Gillard told journalist Philip Hudson that her campaign had been too cautious, scripted and risk-averse 怕危险的, 怕闯祸的, 打安全牌的, 不敢冒险的, and she was going to show them the "real Julia". She did so after a disastrous first half of her campaign which was dominated by leaks, blunders and poor policies. This time, the blunders and unforced errors have all been Mr Albanese's while Mr Morrison's campaign has been disciplined and on-message. But voters appear to be sticking with Labor, such is their personal disdain for Mr Morrison. 4. 新闻 - 印度含可卡因神药在澳洲疯卖: There were common factors 共性, 共同点, 共同特点 (公因数, 公约数, = common divisor. greatest/highest common divisor 最大公约数)( common factor = common divisor: a number or quantity that is a factor of each member of a group of numbers or quantities. a number that a group of two or more other numbers can be divided by exactly. 4 is a common factor of 8, 12, and 20. 5 is a common factor of 15 and 20. ) in the group of 12 people using the substance, Hayllar said. Eleven were Indian men, with a median age of 32. The only non-Indian was a woman, who was a spouse of one of the men. Some of the group worked in the rideshare industry, a sector notorious for toiling long hours and synonymous with migrant workers. fixings 所有需要的, 全部佐料, 所有成分, 所有零碎 I. The necessary ingredients or components (for something, especially food or a social event). a sandwich with all the fixings. all the fixings for a salad. Julia's got all the fixings for a great party! II. Side dishes or other appropriate accompaniments such as condiments; trimmings. I'll have all of the fixings on Thanksgiving! all the fixings (redirected from all the fixin's) I. All the trimmings, condiments, or accompaniments that are desired or considered standard for a particular dish. Often spelled or pronounced colloquially as "fixins" or "fixin's." My mom said she'd cook a big ham with all the fixings for Christmas dinner. Wow, an eight-ounce steak and all the fixin's for $15? That's a heck of a deal! Well, just know that I'm not making some big turkey dinner with all the fixings—I'm too tired for that! II. All of the accessories or decorations desired or considered standard for a particular kind of outfit. I managed to find a fantastic tuxedo with all the fixins at a local vintage shop. I just think it's a bit silly spending so much money on a dress and all the fixings if you're only going to wear it once. Is this event the sort of thing I'm going to need a gown and all the fixings for? with all the fixin's (or fixings) Rur. with all the condiments or other dishes that accompany a certain kind of food. For $12.99 you get a turkey dinner with all the fixings. Max likes his hamburgers with all the fixin's. 5. tie (something) up in a neat little bow (wrap up with a neat bow) 所有的都给个交待, 完美解决, 完美结局 To take care of, finish, or resolve something fully and completely, especially in a way that is satisfying or pleasing. OK, yes, I like those corny movies that tie everything up in a neat little bow at the end. I hate when there are loose ends! We need every detail tied up in a neat little bow before we make our pitch to the board, got it? Bubble to the surface 浮出水面 Further information may arise. A solution may appear. Bubbles, of course, rise up through hazy water, so this phrase signals an idea emerging or an answer coming to the surface. The use of 'bubble' proposes a slow accumulation of facts or inspiration. More facts about the airplane crash are bubbling to the surface as investigators survey the crash site. bubble up 冒出来, 冒起 to rise to the surface or become obvious: She laughs, a tinkling musical child’s laugh, bubbling up out of her. Interesting ideas about education and healthcare are bubbling up all over the country. a. For an emotion to be exhibited because it is too strong for one to contain. To express some positive emotion: She bubbled up with joy when she got accepted into college. Her enthusiasm for the subject she teaches always bubbles up in the classroom. Their excitement at becoming homeowners is bubbling up—no one is usually that interested in discussing recessed lighting! b. To become stronger or more intense, especially after having been suppressed. to rise or increase steadily in intensity: Anger bubbled up in his chest when he heard their crude remarks. Anger bubbled up 升腾, 怒气腾腾, 杀气腾腾 in me with each note of criticism from my peers. c. [for a liquid] to seep up or well up through something, such as from between rocks, through a crack in the floor, or through a hole in the bottom of a boat. Water bubbled up through the hole in the boat. Foam always bubbles up onto the counter when I wash the dishes. The water bubbled up through a crack in the basement floor. 6. contusion [kənˈtjuːʒ(ə)n] (scrape = abrasion, bruise = contusion) MEDICINE A contusion is a bruise. a region of injured tissue or skin in which blood capillaries have been ruptured; a bruise. a blue or purple mark on your skin where you have been hit "a dark contusion on his cheek was beginning to swell". continuance [kənˈtɪnjʊəns] I. the state of remaining in existence or operation. "his interests encouraged him to favour the continuance of war". II. 延期. US LAW a postponement or an adjournment. "scheduling trial dates and refusing to grant continuances are part of a judge's prerogative". III. The continuance of something is its continuation. ...thus ensuring the continuance of the human species. wiki: In American procedural law, a continuance is the postponement of a hearing, trial, or other scheduled court proceeding at the request of either or both parties in the dispute, or by the judge sua sponte. In response to delays in bringing cases to trial, some states have adopted "fast-track" rules that sharply limit the ability of judges to grant continuances. However, a motion for continuance may be granted when necessitated by unforeseeable events, or for other reasonable cause articulated by the movant (the person seeking the continuance), especially when the court deems it necessary and prudent ( careful, and using good judgment. Someone who is prudent is sensible and careful. It is always prudent to start any exercise programme gradually at first. Being a prudent and cautious person, you realise that the problem must be resolved. I believe it is essential that we act prudently. Prudently, Joanna spoke none of this aloud. It may be prudent to get some expert advice first. ) in the "interest of justice." 7. descale 除垢, 去垢 to remove scale (= a layer of hard white material) from something. to remove the hard deposit formed by chemicals in water from (a kettle, pipe, etc). The water heater needs descaling. a hard white substance that forms on the inside of water pipes and containers that are regularly used for heating water. II. 牙垢. tartar that forms on your teeth. A scale 同等大小的, 真人大小的 model or scale replica of a building or object is a model of it which is smaller than the real thing but has all the same parts and features. Franklin made his mother an intricately detailed scale model of the house. The scale of a map, plan, or model is the relationship between the size of something in the map, plan, or model and its size in the real world. The map, on a scale of 1:10,000, shows over 5,000 individual paths. A pay scale or scale of fees is a list that shows how much someone should be paid, depending, for example, on their age or what work they do. ...those on the high end of the pay scale. A Registered Osteopath will be pleased to tell you his scale of fees before you decide on a consultation. sliding scale Payments such as wages or taxes that are calculated on a sliding scale are higher or lower depending on various different factors. Many practitioners have a sliding scale of fees. timescale The timescale of an event is the length of time during which it happens or develops. These companies are likely to show excellent profits on a two-year time scale. He gave no timescale for these steps. 8. dick-do = dickie do when a man is so fat, his belly hangs down further than his dick does. look at that man. he has dick-do disease! his gut hangs down further than his dick does! When a guy's stomach sticks out farther than his dick does. Person 1: Josh, you should start working out to take care of that dick-do. Person 2: What the hell is a dick-do? Person 1: You know...it's where your stomach sticks out farther than your dick do. Floor is closed, folks. We have business on this floor. Not today, you don't. Talk to the judge 自己看吧, 自己和法官说吧. Need to see some ID. You know, you don't help yourselves being dicky-do's. Just saying. whale 大鳄, 大鱼 I. (figuratively) Something, or someone, that is very large. I work for Mickey Haller. The guy took over Jerry Vincent's clients. It sounds about right. I never met Haller. I remember his old man though. Does he pay well? Well enough. So, you want to know about Jerry's cases, is that it? Mostly Trevor Elliott, he's the whale. Were you working on that? Only at first. Then Jerry pulled me off it. Why? The hell if I know. Whatever he was putting together for Elliott, he kept it quiet, even from me. So you have no idea what he was planning as a defense? What'd I just say? Sorry. Just... Whole thing has me a little rattled 受到惊吓, you know? One minute you work with the guy, the next minute... So my boss has reason to be worried? I don't know. All I know is the last few weeks, Jerry was acting funny, like he was scared of something or someone. Now he's gone. II. (figuratively, as "whale of a ___") Something, or someone, that is excellent. used to refer to a very great amount of something or a very good thing. an exceptionally large, fine, etc, example of a (person or thing) we had a whale of a time on holiday. That's a whale of a story. Another thousand dollars would make a whale of a difference. III. (gambling) In a casino, a person who routinely bets at the maximum limit allowable. IV. (finance, informal) An investor who deals with very large amounts of money. V. (marketing, by extension) A person who spends large amounts of money on things that are marketed to them. have a whale of a time to have a lot of fun. 9. like pulling teeth used to say that something is very difficult and frustrating Getting him to make a decision is like pulling teeth. used to say that it is very difficult or unpleasant to persuade someone to do something Getting him to do his homework is like pulling teeth. Knock, knock. How's the trafficking case coming? Like pulling teeth 虎口拔牙一样难. And Janelle's on the warpath. Six months until the election, it's only gonna get worse. You need a break? Want to go grab a coffee downstairs? What? I'm just trying to figure out your game 真实意图. Or do you expect me to believe that you're asking me about my case? Okay, fine. Um... It's no secret that your ex-husband took over the Elliott trial. I just don't want anything to be awkward. Why would it be awkward? It was two dates, Jeff. No big deal. I see I left my usual big impression. Good. for the life of me 实在想不通, 实在记不住 [informal, emphasis] If you say that you cannot for the life of you understand or remember something, you are emphasizing that you cannot understand or remember it, even if you try hard. I can't for the life of me understand why you didn't think of it. I mean, we are talking about whether or not you go to prison for the rest of your life, Trevor, and you couldn't make time to meet with me. You won't even consider a delay. What is your angle, Trevor? Because for the life of me, I can't figure it out. I have lost... everything that matters to me. Almost everything. The one thing that I have left is my Legacy. The technology I created, the company Lara and I built from it. to talk someone (down) off the ledge I. to talk someone out of committing suicide. The judge split the baby 各打50大板. Soto got bail, but he's not going anywhere. That's some good news at least. What's the bad news? We raided Soto's nursing homes last night, and the other employees aren't willing to cooperate. That explains the texts I'm getting from my witness. He's having second thoughts. We had to do something. These people are terrified. How about sending in one female detective next time, not an entire SWAT team? Where you heading now? To talk my witness off the ledge. II. to relieve someone's pain, worries, or concerns after they have experienced a difficult situation Does Trump need to be talked off the ledge after his latest poll numbers? 10. My client is charged with grand theft. Which under Section 487 of the Penal Code means the value of the stolen object exceeds $950. Your Honor, that necklace is worth what, $400, tops? What? I've taken few payments in diamonds and gold, developed a pretty good eye 好眼力. But to be sure, Judge, I also brought with me an expert on the matter. That is Marvin Beedleman. He's a jeweler. He can give us a pretty quick appraisal. The District Attorney might want to get one of her own. Guessing your wife doesn't know it's a knock-off? Even if it is a knock-off, the defendant thought she was stealing the real thing. You have a witness to testify as to her state of mind? Did you not have the necklace appraised 估值, 估价? We have the appraisal from his insurance company. Might open up a whole new can of fraud. I could be wrong, of course. 11. specious [ˈspiːʃəs] 似是而非的, 貌似有理的 adj. I. superficially plausible, but actually wrong. Something that is specious seems to exist or be true, but is not real or true. It is unlikely that the Duke was convinced by such specious arguments. "a specious argument". II. misleading in appearance, especially misleadingly attractive. "the music trade gives Golden Oldies a specious appearance of novelty". trial consulting (jury consulting) Trial consulting is the use of social scientists, particularly psychologists and communication experts, and economists, to aid attorneys in the presentation of a criminal trial or civil lawsuit. Modern trial consultants help prepare witnesses, improve arguments and rhetoric, and select juries. Although traditionally sophisticated jury selection methods were a mainstay ( mainstay 主要构成, 主要组成 If you describe something as the mainstay of a particular thing, you mean that it is the most basic part of it. Fish and rice were the mainstays of the country's diet. This principle of collective bargaining has been a mainstay in labor relations in this country. ) of trial consultants, they now "place far less emphasis on jury selection than they did in the past", and many in the field now prefer the term "trial consulting" to "jury consulting". Since many cases are now settled out of court or decided by arbitration, some trial consulting firms have diversified to include mock mediation and arbitration sessions. This is also the reason that many jury/trial consultants are now referring to themselves as "litigation consultants". The traditional mainstays of trial consulting remain important. They include witness preparation, shadow juries, mock trials, focus groups, community attitude surveys, and expert assistance with trial presentation. 12. A tell in poker is a change in a player's behavior or demeanor that is claimed by some to give clues to that player's assessment of their hand. A player gains an advantage if they observe and understand the meaning of another player's tell, particularly if the tell is unconscious and reliable. Sometimes a player may fake a tell, hoping to induce 诱导 their opponents to make poor judgments in response to the false tell. More often, people try to avoid giving out a tell, by maintaining a poker face regardless of how strong or weak their hand is. The Lincoln Lawer: Mickey: We're down to the wire 到最后一步了. We've each got one challenge left. Who do you think they're gonna cut? Number ten. That's his best bet. I might have a way to deal with that. Who should I cut? What does your gut tell you? Mickey: Seven or 27. Twenty-seven? That's the Marlboro man. Everything about him screams prosecution, but... He's an independent thinker 有独立见解的人. He might not accept the State's line on the gunshot residue. On the other hand, number seven, he is laser-focused. Barely moves a muscle. Can't get a read on him 摸不着头脑, 看不出深浅, 看不透. He's an engineer. That means he's detail-oriented. A guy like that can see through the State's case. It's a tough call. If it were a science, I'd win every hand. To make matters worse, I have to run every choice by my client. You do have problems. You know, Trevor has a tell, too. Lining things up 整理东西 when he's nervous? Yeah, I noticed. Not just that, he rubs his legs. He does it to pacify himself. It can be a sign of deception. You owe me dinner for all this. I'll take anything with a Michelin star. It's a date. Well, I wouldn't go that far. Maybe someday. If you ever get over her. The Lincoln Lawer: Mickey: Everything all right? Yeah, fine. How was day one? Mickey: I threw some punches. Took some 互有胜负, too. Sure you're okay? It's my ex. Exes are complicated. Take it from me 相信我, I have two of them. She posted photos partying with some people we used to tour with which means she's using again. There's an old saying about horses and water. Thing is, I'm the one that got her hooked. I gotta make it right. The Lincoln Lawer: Cisco: Hey. Hey, where are you? Just pokin' a bear. Like you said, it's the women. They get everything done. Golantz: This case may involve testimony from experts in the field of firearms. Anyone have a problem accepting their opinion? My client is a wealthy man. Does anybody think that makes him more likely to be guilty? Any video game players here? Number five's a lawyer. Lawyers make bad jurors. Not necessarily. She could be our foreman. Juror number five, what kind of law do you practice? Real estate. Mostly transactional. You know once you're a juror, you can't wear your lawyer hat. Would you be able to separate the two? Of course. woman: She likes you, but number ten likes you even more. Have you ever practiced criminal law? No, but I have an interest in it. What kind of interest? I read novels. I listen to true crime podcasts. I've been working on a screenplay. Me and everyone else in LA. I left my folder open. Thought maybe Golantz couldn't resist a little peek 忍不住偷看. 12. 澳大利亚大选: The AEC is also being warned of a possible influx of scrutineers 监票人员 being recruited by "freedom parties" and advocacy groups linked to Australia's anti-lockdown movement to challenge vote counting at the federal election. Fuelled by conspiracy theories about voter fraud, teams of volunteers are attending training and gearing up to monitor vote counting on polling day. come from money to have a rich family His wife comes from money. come into (some) money = come into a (small) fortune 意外之财 to get some money unexpectedly, usually by inheritance. She came into a lot of money when she turned twenty. I hope I can come into some money some day. see the color of (one's) money 证实你有钱, 给我看看你的钱 To view the money that one will pay with in order to verify that they have it. Sure I trust you—but I still want to see the color of your money so I know you're good for it. become pushed for money 缺钱 To suddenly have only small or limited amount of money available. I always seem to become pushed for money in the days leading up to payday. We should start cutting down on some of our expenses before we become pushed for money. funny money I. Counterfeit money. He got arrested for trying to use funny money at a department store. II. 代金券. Money that can only be used in a certain place. You can't use that funny money here—it's only good at the school store. III. Cash in a foreign currency. We need to exchange this funny money before our flight home. 13. level with 实话实说, 说实话 informal to speak honestly to (someone). to speak honestly to someone, after hiding some unpleasant facts from them She decided to level with him and tell him how she felt. He never leveled with his parents about the accident. Level with me. Why did you do it? on the level Honest, straightforward, and sincere (and therefore trustworthy). Don't worry about Jason—he's on the level. I need to you to be on the level with me: do I have any chance at this promotion? How can I be sure you're on the level? You can trust Sally. She's strictly on the level. Come on now, on the level, tell me the truth. Is the ad on the level? Hey, babe. Kind of in the middle of something right now. I'm gonna do it. I'm going back to law school. That's fantastic. People out there are in need, Cisco. I think I can help them. Absolutely. You, uh, gonna level with Mickey about it? Yeah. Well, if you need a good investigator, I know a guy. what's your play? 你打算怎么玩. 你打算怎么干. 14. My client wants to testify. Can't talk him out of it. Isn't that what you're not supposed to do? It's like boxing. We won the fight on points, but my guy wants to brawl. I just have to convince him to play defense and not get knocked out. You going in early? I'll take you. No, you take yourself to that meeting. I'll drop you off at your car. Part of my generous benefits package. What's your play 你打算怎么做, 你打算怎么办, 你想怎么来应对? over-egg overembellish or exaggerate (something). "investors want to be clear that companies are not over-egging their results". "Do you think maybe you slightly over-egged 夸大, 夸张, 美化 the part about saving the country?"
TBBT: Penny: Hey, how are things going with your parents? Raj; Not great. They hired divorce attorneys. Sheldon: You know, speaking of attorneys, if I ever needed a lawyer, I would not hire She-Hulk. Penny: You know what? That was almost on topic. I'm gonna say good job, Sheldon. Amy: Wait, She-Hulk's a lawyer? Howard: Yeah, she works at a law firm in New York. Sheldon: Yes, but she's the only monster at the firm. Between you, me and the wall, I think she's an affirmative action hire. Raj: Anyway, Dad's gonna be here in town, so I won't be able to do Christmas dinner this year. Amy: If you're not up to hosting Christmas dinner, I'm happy to do it. You can even bring your father. Raj: That would be nice. Amy: I've always wanted to do a traditional Victorian Christmas. Parlour games, goose and figgy pudding. Sheldon: Ugh. English pudding. You get yourself all excited for pudding, and here comes a cake with raisins in it. I'm not going. Amy: You're going. Sheldon: Why do you hate me? Amy: I don't hate you. I love you. Sheldon: Well, you call it love, but it has a lot of raisins in it. Raj: Amy, good luck getting these guys excited about a dinner with a theme. I gave up when no one cared about my Tom Hanks-giving. Bernadette: I think a Victorian Christmas sounds nice. Howard: I agree. Leonard: Why not? TBBT: Amy: Penny says they're ready to go. Sheldon: Very well. Prepare for a long night of deceit. Amy: Sheldon, women can wear make up, it's not lying. Sheldon: I was talking about Leonard. And if make up is so truthful, why is it called concealer? Amy: Wait, what's Leonard lying about? Sheldon: He doesn't really want Penny to go to Comic-Con. He's just doing it to make her happy. Amy: Really? Because she doesn't actually want to go. She's just doing it to make him happy. Sheldon: So they're both trying to make each other happy, and the end result 最终结果 is they make each other sad? That's hilarious. I can't wait to tell them. Amy: No, you're not gonna tell them anything. You're gonna stay out of it. Sheldon: Why? Amy: Because it's between them. Sheldon: Well, if you haven't noticed, I've been between them for the last ten years. Penny: Hey, babe, you want to drive? Leonard: Sure, or you can. Penny: No, it's fine, I know you don't like the way I drive. Leonard: I don't have a problem with your driving. Sheldon: Are you listening to this? They deceive each other about everything. TBBT: spruce up If something is spruced up, its appearance is improved. If someone is spruced up, they have made themselves look very smart. Many buildings have been spruced up. In the evening we spruced ourselves up a bit and went out for dinner. Amy: For the last time, no Hulk, no Batman, no life-size statues. Sheldon: Wow. I'm starting to think you didn't mean it when you said you wanted to spruce up the place. TBBT: Amy: What's wrong? Sheldon: I'm not sure. Earlier tonight, things began organically ( [ɔrˈɡænɪkli] I. in a way that uses no or very few artificial chemicals and methods. organically grown fair trade coffee. We strive to eat right by gardening organically. II. in a way that is natural and continuous. The business has grown organically over the years. ), and now it's feeling forced 受迫的, 被迫的( I. A forced action is something that you do because someone else makes you do it. A system of forced labour was used on the cocoa plantations. II. A forced action is something that you do because circumstances make it necessary. He made a forced landing on a highway. III. If you describe something as forced, you mean it does not happen naturally and easily. ...a forced smile. She called him darling. It sounded so forced. ), like all the Pirates of the Caribbean sequels. Amy: Okay, that makes sense. I mean, the mood's a little different now. We, we don't have to rush. Sheldon: Oh, I know, but just, Leonard and Penny think we're doing it, and I don't want to disappoint them. Amy: And the mood continues to change. TBBT: bust out of (some place) I. To escape from a place or thing (often prison). Lefty did not manage to bust Max out of prison. Lefty wanted to bust out some of his friends. That criminal did bust out of prison but was caught only a mile away. II. To help one to escape from a place or thing (often prison). We can't just leave him here to rot in a jail cell—we have to bust him out of there! Don't worry, I'll pull the fire alarm and bust you out of detention. III. To dismiss or expel someone from school. to expel or force someone to withdraw from school. The clean finally busted Bill out of school. The clean busted out the students with very low grades. The committee evaluating the plagiarism charges ultimately decided to bust the student out of school. Howard: What are you doing here? Stuart: Can't a guy hang out at a college he doesn't go to and stare at a baby that isn't his? Howard: I get it. I haven't even made it to my office yet. Stuart: Is it weird if we just stand here and watch her all day? Howard: Probably. We should go. Stuart: Yeah. Or we could take her to the aquarium. Howard: I'll get her, you grab her bag. Stuart: Hang on, Halley, we're busting you out of there. TBBT: have the inside track 有内线消息 [mainly US, journalism] If you say that someone has the inside track, you mean that they have an advantage, for example special knowledge about something. Denver has the inside track among 10 sites being considered. As an agent, you may have an inside track when good deals become available. make tracks If you make tracks, you leave the place where you are, especially when you are in a hurry. We'd better make tracks soon, hadn't we? to stop someone in their tracks = to stop dead in your tracks 吓呆了, 吓傻了, 目瞪口呆 If someone or something stops you in your tracks, or if you stop dead in your tracks, you suddenly stop moving because you are very surprised, impressed, or frightened. This magnificent church cannot fail to stop you in your tracks. They stopped in their tracks and stared at him in amazement. The thought almost stopped me dead in my tracks. off the beaten track A place that is off the beaten track is in an area where not many people live or go. Tiny secluded beaches can be found off the beaten track. You say you're busy as bees, yet here you are, dancing. Although I suppose bees do dance, but their dance lets other bees know where the pollen is, and yours does not. So my logic, despite that slight detour, does track( I. (intransitive, colloquial) To make sense; to be consistent with known information. II. if weather tracks in a particular direction, it moves in that direction There is a small depression tracking across the Gulf of Mexico. III. transitive American 分班. to put students in different programs, or in classes according to their level or ability. IV. transitive American to leave a line of dirt or other small pieces of something on the floor when you walk. The dog just tracked mud all over the kitchen floor. V. (transitive) To match the movement or change of a person or object. My height tracks my father's at my age, so I might end up as tall as him. VI. 跟拍, 跟踪拍摄 (transitive or intransitive, of a camera) To travel so that a moving object remains in shot. The camera tracked the ball even as the field of play moved back and forth, keeping the action in shot the entire time. VII. 跟踪. To follow the tracks of. My uncle spent all day tracking the deer, whose hoofprints were clear in the mud. VIII. (transitive) 找到. To discover the location of a person or object by following traces. I tracked Joe to his friend's bedroom, where he had spent the night. ). We're just waiting for my code to compile. What are you doing here? I stopped by to see if you wanted to go to the movies with me. Well, I'd love to, but we're just about to test the interface. It could take a while. Okay, buddy, it's not my place, but Bernadette's been feeling a little abandoned with all the hours that you've been putting in. You just asked him to go to the movies. Yeah, but our weird relationship was grandfathered into ( grandfather to arrange for someone or something not to be subject to a new law or regulation that applies to everyone or everything else. Landlords should consider grandfathering existing pets but not replacements for them. If you submitted your forms prior to December 1 and you have already paid, you will be grandfathered in.) their marriage, and yours was not. Okay, I put new batteries in the smoke detectors. Did you do the laundry? I sure did. Ooh. He's gonna be steamed 气炸了. Just like his dress shirts. At least he can still clean the oven, so that's something. Oh, that's what he thinks. Where's your steel wool?
