用法学习: 1. uncanny [ʌnˈkani] strange or mysterious, especially in an unsettling way. If you describe something as uncanny, you mean that it is strange and difficult to explain. strange or mysterious, often in a way that is slightly frightening: It was uncanny the way that she always knew what he was thinking. She bears an uncanny resemblance to her father's best friend. ...proudly holding his new baby, who bears an uncanny resemblance to him. I had this uncanny feeling that Alice was warning me. They have uncannily similar voices. It fits Orwell's guidelines almost uncannily. "an uncanny feeling that she was being watched". cunning I. Someone who is cunning has the ability to achieve things in a clever way, often by deceiving other people. Cunning people are clever at planning something so that they get what they want, especially by tricking other people, or things that are cleverly made for a particular purpose: a cunning plan/ploy. He's a very cunning man. These disturbed kids can be cunning. The clever folk in management came up with a cunning plan. They were cunningly disguised in golf clothes. II. Cunning is the ability to achieve things in a clever way, often by deceiving other people. ...one more example of the cunning of today's art thieves. He tackled the job with a great deal of imagination, skill and cunning. 2. Ketamine K 粉 is a dissociative drug, which means it causes people to feel separated or detached from their body or physical environment. Dissociatives are similar to psychedelics, they can cause hallucinations and other changes in thoughts, emotions and consciousness. Ketamine can be swallowed, snorted or injected. It's also sometimes smoked with cannabis or tobacco. The effects of ketamine may be experienced within one minute if injected, 5–15 minutes if snorted, and up to 30 minutes if swallowed. Its effects can last for around an hour, however an individual's coordination or senses may be affected for up to 24 hours after initial use. You could into a k-hole (intense detachment from reality, usually only happens at high doses). itsy-bitsy = itty-bitty 小小的 adj INFORMAL very small; tiny. extremely small: "itsy-bitsy candles that couldn't light the path of an ant". All I'm asking for is one little itty-bitty bite. The basil plant had these little itty-bitty beetles on it. I love those itty bitty buttons you get on baby shirts. stocky A stocky person, especially a man, is fairly short and has a body that is wide across the shoulders and chest: The man was described as short and stocky and very strong. storky I. resembling a stork. II. (by analogy) tall and long-limbed. kick the can down the road 搁置问题, 拖延问题 US informal to avoid or delay dealing with a problem: I don't think we should kick the can down the road and let our grandkids solve that problem. be on the way in To be increasing in use or popularity; to be in the process of becoming fashionable. What fashion trends are on the way in this season? plyon [paɪlɒn] 石墩 I. a tall tower-like structure used for carrying electricity cables high above the ground. Pylons are very tall metal structures which hold electric cables high above the ground so that electricity can be transmitted over long distances. ...electricity pylons 电线塔. II. a structure on the wing of an aircraft used for supporting an engine or carrying a weapon, fuel tank, or other load. III. Pylon, a support tower structure for suspension bridges or highways. Elevator shoes 内增高鞋 (wearing lifts) are shoes that have thickened sections of the insoles (known as shoe lifts) under the heels to make the wearer appear taller, or "elevate" them as the name suggests. Unlike high-heeled shoes, the component of elevator shoes that increases the wearer's height is inside the shoe, hiding it from observers. An elevator shoe, like the platform shoe's heel, can be made from different soles like plastic, wood, or rubber. Shoes with thickened soles are also used in cases of orthopedic problems, although the term "elevator shoe" is not usually used for these. A removable shoe insert 鞋垫 (insoles), otherwise known as a foot orthosis, insole or inner sole( sole I. The sole thing or person of a particular type is the only one of that type. Their sole aim is to destabilize the Indian government. My sole objective 唯一目的 is to make the information more widely available. The sole survivor 唯一幸存者 of the accident was found in the water after six hours. II. If you have sole charge 独有的, 独家的 or ownership of something, you are the only person in charge of it or who owns it. not shared with anyone else: She has sole responsibility for the project. I have sole charge of both children all day. Many women are left as the sole providers in families after their husband has died. Chief Hart had sole control over that fund. III. The sole of your foot or of a shoe or sock 鞋底, 脚底板 is the underneath surface of it. the bottom part of the foot that touches the ground when you stand or walk, or the bottom part of a shoe that touches the ground, usually not including the heel: a cut on the sole of her foot. shoes with rubber soles. ...shoes with rubber soles. He had burned the sole of his foot. The insoles 鞋垫 of a pair of shoes are the soft layer of material inside each one, which the soles of your feet rest on. He also wears cushioned insoles and has modified boots to protect him from impact injuries. IV. A sole is a kind of flat fish that you can eat. one of a number of flat, round fish that are eaten as food: lemon sole. Dover sole. Sole is this fish eaten as food.) accomplishes many purposes, including daily wear comfort, height enhancement, plantar fasciitis treatment, arch support, foot and joint pain relief from arthritis, overuse, injuries, leg length discrepancy, and other causes such as orthopedic correction and athletic performance. A kitten heel is a short stiletto [stɪletoʊ] ( Stilettos are women's shoes that have high, very narrow heels. spike heel in US. ) heel, with a slight curve setting the heel in from the back edge of the shoe. The style was popularized by Audrey Hepburn, and recent followers of the fashion include Theresa May, Michelle Obama, and Hillary Clinton. Shoes with kitten heels may be worn at work in an office setting by people who wish to wear feminine attire that is still practical. For parties, kitten heels are an alternative for those who find high heels uncomfortable. 3. start as you mean to go on Begin doing things in a different way in order to make a positive change to your life. A: I went for a run on January 1st! B: Good for you! Start as you mean to go on, eh? wake and bake the act or practice of smoking marijuana immediately upon waking Wake and bake is a practice that a lot of people believe in. Who doesn't like a toke first thing in the morning? Don't be fooled by the THC levels. One joint of this stuff is perfect for a wake-and-bake that won't leave you on the couch for the rest of the afternoon. blurt 嘴上没有个把门的, 口无遮拦 say (something) suddenly and without careful consideration. to say something suddenly and without thinking, usually because you are excited or nervous: He blurted everything out about the baby, though we'd agreed to keep it a secret for a while. She suddenly blurted out, "I can't do it!" Late one evening, Gianni blurted out that he loved her. "she blurted out the truth". Don't blurt. A Tale of two cities: But, as the fingers went, the eyes went, and the thoughts. And as Madame Defarge moved on from group to group, all three went quicker and fiercer among every little knot of women that she had spoken with, and left behind. Her husband smoked at his door, looking after her with admiration. “A great woman,” said he, “a strong woman, a grand woman, a frightfully grand woman!”. Later in the passage, Monsieur Defarge characterizes his wife, Madame Defarge, as “a strong woman, a grand woman, a frightfully grand woman!” In London, everything is quiet, blissful, finished with a serene sensation. However, in France, the start of revolution and preparation has this beautiful country loud and awake with caution bells ringing. Amidst all of this cacophony, the women are still forcefully inviting a new member into their hit list. The men of the society show great admiration for the women’s role in the endeavor for a history-changing revolution, “Her husband smoked at his door, looking after her with great admiration. ‘A great woman,’ said he, ‘a strong woman, a grand woman, a frightfully grand woman’”, since the effort of the woman strengths their stand for a revolutionary change that will reform and give birth to the France we know now. 4. not bear thinking about 想都不要想, 不敢想 to be too unpleasant or frightening to think about: "What if she'd been driving faster?" "It doesn't bear thinking about." A week without my art class to look forward to just wouldn't bear thinking about. The effect of all this pollution scarcely bears thinking about. He imagined sharing an office with his boss. The prospect didn't bear thinking about. Luckily the bomb was intercepted. The consequences if it hadn't been hardly bear thinking about. muddle through 跌跌撞撞的前行 to manage to do something although you are not organized and do not know how to do it. If you muddle through, you manage to do something even though you do not have the proper equipment or do not really know how to do it. We will muddle through and just play it day by day. The BBC may be able to muddle through the next five years like this. Somehow or other, we muddled our way through. Sorry, but I can't help you - you'll just have to muddle through on your own. too silly for words/too stupid for words 蠢到无以言表 You can use expressions such as too silly for words and too ridiculous for words to emphasize that someone or something is extremely silly or ridiculous. It's too stupid for words not having the machines switched on when they're most needed. I feel simply too devastated for words. just as well 幸亏, 幸好, 好事 a good or fortunate thing. "it was just as well I didn't know at the time". It's beginning to rain - it's just as well that we brought our umbrellas. proclivity [prəklɪvɪti] A proclivity is a tendency to behave in a particular way or to like a particular thing, often a bad way or thing. the fact that someone likes something or likes to do something, especially something considered morally wrong: the sexual proclivities of celebrities. his proclivity for shapely blondes. He was indulging his own sexual proclivities. ...a proclivity to daydream. insidious [ɪn'sɪdiəs] 悄无声息的, 不被人注意的, 偷偷地, 不知不觉的, 悄然的, 注意不到的 Something that is insidious is unpleasant or dangerous and develops gradually without being noticed. (of something unpleasant or dangerous) gradually and secretly causing harm: High blood pressure is an insidious condition which has few symptoms. The changes are insidious, and will not produce a noticeable effect for 15 to 20 years. They focus on overt discrimination rather than insidious aspects of racism. Nicholas is gay, finds love with a lower class handsome black man Leo (Don Gilet), and shares his proclivities with Cat, his confidant. Insidiously Nick becomes a full part of the Fedden family, serving as a son would, entertaining at parties with them, and meeting the important people whom Gerald engages in his political pyramid. knotty A knotty problem is complicated and difficult to solve. (of a problem or difficulty) complicated and difficult to solve: It was a very knotty problem. The new management team faces some knotty problems. recrimination [rɪkrɪmɪneɪʃən] 互相指责 Recriminations are accusations that two people or groups make about each other. arguments between people who are blaming each other: The peace talks broke down and ended in bitter mutual recrimination(s). Western leaders, instead of presenting a coherent policy, have repeatedly lapsed into finger-pointing and recrimination. The bitter rows and recriminations have finally ended the relationship. The war sweeps up everyone in hatred and recrimination. hubris [hjuːbrɪs] 高傲 If you accuse someone of hubris, you are accusing them of arrogant pride. a way of talking or behaving that is too proud. an extreme and unreasonable feeling of pride and confidence in yourself: Hubris brought him down in the end. He was punished for his hubris. It was an act of hubris that was to cost him dear. 5. retail politics a style of political campaigning in which the candidate attends local events in order to target voters on a small-scale or individual basis. a political strategy or campaign style of meeting and speaking directly to as many voters as possible: New Hampshire is a state where retail politics are decisive. Not every candidate is good at retail politics. outdoors [aʊtdɔːrz] adv. If something happens outdoors, it happens outside in the fresh air rather than in a building. If the weather's good, we'll eat outdoors (= not in a building). It was warm enough to be outdoors all afternoon. The ceremony was being held outdoors. noun. You refer to the outdoors when talking about work or leisure activities which take place outside away from buildings. a place outside, away from buildings, where you can experience nature: Every year he takes a month off work to go hiking in the great outdoors (= in the countryside, far away from towns). I'm a lover of the outdoors. Life in the great outdoors isn't supposed to be luxurious. Mike enjoys the outdoors. outdoor adj. I. existing, happening, or done outside, rather than inside a building. existing, happening, or done outside a building: The city's outdoor pools open June 19th. an outdoor concert. an outdoor swimming pool/festival. outdoor clothes. II. liking or relating to outdoor activities, such as walking and climbing: Sara's not really the outdoor type. "Blind chance" = "blind luck" means "nothing but chance". For example, if you are playing roulette, you win by blind luck. There is no skill at all. Isabelle and Ray have been married for two years at this point. They met after Ray bought what Isabelle now refers to as his "piece of shit car" and he wound up frequenting his father's mechanic shop. Thus, in a meeting of blind chance 纯属巧合, 机缘巧合, which Isabelle romanticized as fate they begin dating and soon after married. Now, they've come to West Hollywood to visit Isabelle's cousin, Margaret, and her new "big-wig, producer boyfriend." Isabelle is hell-bent on 一心想 making a good impression. Ray, who's financed this little adventure, couldn't care less. Okay, now let's go back and take a closer look at Miguel. He's recently come to Hollywood from Venezuela, and like most has a pocket full of dreams. Except, that is all that he has in his pockets. Hopefully I'm going to pay the deposit after the weekend. Meanwhile, I need to stay a few nights longer in this room. 5. dissimilar [dɪsɪmɪlər] If one thing is dissimilar to another, or if two things are dissimilar, they are very different from each other. His methods were not dissimilar to those used by Freud. It would be difficult to find two men who were more dissimilar. The identical treatment of such dissimilar items is totally illogical. One of his main themes is the dissimilarity between parents and children. not dissimilar to The new house is not dissimilar (= is similar) to our old one, except that it's slightly bigger.
BrE VS AmE: 水罐: jug. pitcher A jug is a cylindrical container with a handle and is used for holding and pouring liquids. A jug of liquid is the amount that the jug contains. ...a jug of water. ...a pitcher of iced water, A jar is a glass container with a lid in which something is stored. It is mostly utilised by shopkeepers and households for the storing biscuits , cakes, or sugar. It is made of either glass or plastic. A jug is cylindrical container with a handle which is used for holding and pouring liquids. 餐具: cutlery, silverware. 棉花糖: candyfloss, cotton candy. 冰棍: ice lolly, popsicle, 果浆: jam, jelly.
法律用语: 1. Arraignment Where the details of the charge (called an indictment) are read out to the accused in court. The accused will then be asked to plead guilty or not guilty. Indictable Offence A serious criminal offence that is usually heard in a higher court before a judge and jury. Less serious indictable offences are sometimes heard in a Local/Magistrates Court. Indictment A formal written accusation charging a person with an offence that is to be tried in a higher court. No Bill / No Further Proceedings The CDPP may decide that a case will not proceed further, for example, due to insufficient evidence. This may be called entering a ‘no bill’ or deciding there will be no further proceedings. A prosecution is discontinued when the court is informed of this. Subpoena [səˈpiːnə] 传召, 证人传唤 (I. to order someone to go to a law court to answer questions. to order someone to go to a court of law to answer questions, or to order the appearance of documents in a court of law: to subpoena a witness. Subpoenas were issued to several government employees. A friend of the victim was subpoenaed as a witness by lawyers representing the accused. They were subpoenaed to testify before the judge.) A court order to summon (make) a witness come to court to give evidence and/or bring documents to court. Summons 传票( an official demand to appear in a court of law: He was given/served with a summons to appear in court. Mr Clarke's insurance company had issued a summons for unpaid mortgage repayments. II. an order to come and see someone. to order someone to come to a person or place: The police mobile rapid response unit was summonsed to the scene shortly before 10pm. Children were summonsed into school by a bell. They sat there as if they were waiting for some sort of summons.) An order from a lower court requiring the accused to come to court to answer a charge. Sometimes this document has another name, such as “Court Attendance Notice”. Quash When a higher court discharges or sets aside a decision previously made by a lower court (for example, in the case of wrongful conviction). Public Gallery 公众席 Seats at the back of the court where friends, family or any other interested persons can sit quietly and listen. Part Heard A matter is part heard when court proceedings have begun but are not completed. Open Court 公开审理 When the public gallery of the court is open to members of the public and any other interested persons. My learned friend A phrase that is customarily used by lawyers in the courtroom when referring to the opposing lawyers. Matter A prosecution or a proceeding in a court. A ‘case’ may be referred to as a “matter”. Mention This is where the case appears in court for a brief time, usually to deal with a procedural matter and is not the ‘hearing’ of the matter. This includes setting dates and deciding bail. A witness is not usually required to attend court when the matter is for mention only. For Mention Only Where the case appears in court for a brief time, usually to deal with a procedural matter such as setting dates and deciding bail. A mention is not the ‘hearing’ of the matter. A witness is not usually required to attend court when the matter is for mention only. Magistrates Court A lower court which hears less serious matters. A Magistrate sits on a lower court without a jury. The Magistrate decides the sentence for offenders when found guilt. Local Court A lower court which hears less serious matters (“summary offences”). A Magistrate sits on a Local Court/Magistrates Court without a jury. District Court A higher court (or intermediate) court that
operates in some jurisdictions. In some States the equivalent court is
the County Court. Higher Court
A Court such as a District Court, County Court or Supreme Court that
hears more serious matters. A Judge or Judges sit in a higher court.
There is a jury for a matter heard before a higher court concerning an
offence against Commonwealth law. Lower court A Magistrates Court or Local Court which hears less serious matters. A Magistrate sits on a lower court. There is no jury present in matters heard before a lower court. Judge The Judge is in charge of the court and makes sure that it is conducted fairly for both sides. The Judge is referred to as “Your Honour”. The Judge decides the sentence for Offenders. A Judge sits in a higher court. Instructing solicitor A solicitor who helps with the preparation of the case and assists the barrister in court. In Camera Also known as in chambers. A matter to be conducted privately, for example in a closed court or the Judge’s private room or chambers. Verdict The decision of a jury in a criminal trial as to whether an accused is guilty or not guilty of an offence. Forensic Evidence 现场物证 Evidence found where the crime occurred, such as fingerprints, results of blood tests, DNA etc. Forensic Medical Examination/Procedure The victim and/or accused may be requested to undergo an examination, for example, a mouth swab, in order to provide possible evidence for the case. Exhibits 物证 All the other evidence (apart from evidence from witnesses) needed to help present the case to the court, for example items such as documents, photographs, clothing or other items relevant to the case. Empanel a Jury The process of selecting a jury (usually 12 people) from a larger group that have been called to perform jury duty. Custody 被关押, 被收押, 被收监 A person who is in custody is either in a remand centre (awaiting a hearing) or in prison, serving out a sentence. The Crown In higher courts the prosecution may be referred to as the Crown that is, representing the Queen in right of the Commonwealth. Counsel A barrister acting for the defence or the prosecution. Counsel for the Prosecution Another name for a Prosecutor (see below). Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions (CDPP) The Office of the CDPP is the independent prosecuting authority responsible for prosecuting alleged offences against Commonwealth law and depriving offenders of the proceeds of Commonwealth Crimes. The CDPP may sometimes be called “the Commonwealth” or “the Crown” in Court. Closed Court A court room that is closed to members of the public. Committal hearing A hearing of all the evidence supporting the charge in the lower court by a magistrate who then decides if there is enough evidence for the case to go to trial. In some cases witnesses may be required to give evidence at a committal hearing. Barrister A lawyer who specialises in court presentation, usually in the higher courts. Alleged offender Until a person is proved to be guilty of a crime, the person is an “alleged offender”, an “accused” or a “defendant”. Antecedents [ˌæntɪˈsiːdənts] 犯罪记录 A person’s criminal record and background. This is not normally disclosed to the jury, but will be given to the Judge/Magistrate if the person is found guilty and is to be sentenced or where the issue is whether the accused should be released on bail or held in custody pending the hearing. Complainant A term used in court to refer to a victim of crime. A grand jury is a jury—a group of citizens—empowered by law to conduct legal proceedings, investigate potential criminal conduct, and determine whether criminal charges should be brought. A grand jury may subpoena physical evidence or a person to testify. A grand jury is separate from the courts, which do not preside over its functioning. The grand jury (from the French word grand meaning "large") is so named because traditionally it has more jurors than a trial jury, sometimes called a petit jury (from the French word petit meaning "small"). A grand jury in the United States is usually composed of 16 to 23 citizens, though in Virginia it has fewer members for regular or special grand juries.
