用法学习: 1. have it I. To state or hold as true. Conventional wisdom has it that heat rises, but in fact heat diffuses: hot air rises. II. To buy: to purchase. Twenty quid, you say? Yes, we'll have it, thank you. (Well, for only twenty quid, we're having it all day long, aren't we?) III. (chiefly in the negative) To accept (an excuse, a behavior, etc); to believe. He tried to make excuses but she wouldn't have it / was not having it / was having none of it. IV. To be the object of ridicule, rebuke, critique, etc. V. To possess some desirable quality or ability; to be all that. I was nervous about her performing on stage, but after all these years, she still has it. I was nervous about her performing on stage, but after all these years, she's still got it. let's have it 说来听听, 说出来吧 I. (UK, colloquial) Tell what you have to say. Tell me the (typically bad) news or information. A: "We've got our financial reports for the last quarter." B: "OK, let's have it. It sure couldn't be worse than the last one." A: "Dan, there's something I need to talk to you about, but I don't know how to go about it." B: "It's all right, Tom, I can handle it. Let's have it." II. (UK, colloquial) An invitation to fight. let someone have it to attack someone, either with words or physically: When Joe finally got home three hours late, Lea let him have it. have had it I. (idiomatic) 受够了. To have endured all that one can. I've had it with your shenanigans II. (idiomatic) To be broken or worn out beyond repair. My old car has just about had it. III. (idiomatic) To be dead or close to death. The dog got hit by a car, and I'm afraid he's had it. have at someone/sth I. to go at vigorously; attack. To strike or attack someone or something. Urging the dog on, he said, "Go on, Rover, have at him," or It's time to have at straightening out these files. The two boys had at each other until the teacher arrived to break up the fight. Jacob had at the man with a series of blows to his face. Your hands are all bruised up because you had at an obnoxious drunk guy at the bar last night. First he decided to have at his correspondence. II. To attempt or try to do something. Now that finals are over, I need to have at cleaning up my room. You drive a stick, right? Can I have at it one of these days? I'd like to learn. Let me have at beating the boss on this level—I bet I can do it! III. 放开干吧. 随心所欲的干吧. 随便干吧. 使劲干吧. To do something with energy and enthusiasm. To engage something in a vigorous, enthusiastic, or aggressive way: Here's the work you need to do, so have at it! The dog really had at the bones that were left in the garbage. The teacher took me aside and had at me for my bad behavior. It didn't take long for the kids to have at the cupcakes I'd set out. If you want to paint, have at it! All the supplies are still out. OK, interns, here's all the paperwork that needs to be filed by the end of the day. Have at it! Have at it. 开干吧, 开吃吧 Start doing it.; Start eating your food. John: Here's your hamburger. Have at it. Jane: Thanks. Where's the mustard? John: Did you notice? The driveway needs sweeping. Jane: Here's the broom. Have at it. Monica: Well uh, I'm trying to make something for Joey. Do you mind if I raid your fridge? Rachel: Have at it. 2. slot in 安排进来 I. to find a place for (someone or something) in a schedule, plan, etc. to find time to see someone or do something between various other arrangements that have already been made: Doctor Meredith is busy this morning, but she might be able to slot you in around one o'clock. I can slot you in at 2 p.m. To make time for someone or (to do) something between other previously arranged engagements or appointments. I know that the masseuse is particularly busy on Saturday, but I may be able to slot you in sometime after lunch. I'm trying to slot in a yoga class on Monday between my two major business meetings. I find that it really helps keep me calm and focused. II. To be able to fit in and work very well as a part of some existing group. So far the new project manager has slotted in really well here. A lot people had doubts about her ability to replace the team's venerated goaltender, but she slotted in brilliantly straight away. He has been kinda slotted in 定型 as evil character actor but has a lot of appearances in tv/film throughout the years. III. To merge or blend harmoniously in tandem with something. Thankfully, the job slots in pretty well with my undergraduate studies. Her research slotted in with a prevailing theory among paleontologists. you don't dip your pen in [the] company ink (inkwell) vulgar slang Do not have a romantic or sexual relationship with someone you work with. One should avoid romantic or sexual relationships in the workplace. Do you really think it's a good idea to date your boss? I'm a big believer in "don't dip your pen into the company ink." A: "I've been flirting with Matt from accounting for a few weeks now." B: "Be careful. Don't dip your pen into company ink." But if you guys break up, you'll still have to see and work with him all the time. That's why my motto is, Don't dip your pen in the company ink. don't shit where you eat. you don't fish off the company pier. you don't get your nookie where you get your cookies. don't get your honey where you make your money. don't get your meat where you get your bread. don't fish off the company dock. mix business with pleasure To do something pleasurable that is related to one's work. 3. vermeil [ˈvɜː.meɪl] ( gold-plated 镶金的. silver gilt ) 金包银 a metal material that consists of solid silver covered in a layer of gold: Our collection features pieces made of vermeil and sterling silver, all handmade in New York City. gold vermeil Many sports trophies and all Olympic gold medals are made of gold vermeil. Jewellery made of gold vermeil is less expensive than solid gold but higher in quality than gold-plated pieces. made of vermeil (= a metal material that consists of solid silver covered in a layer of gold): The centuries-old vermeil cutlery and candelabras came from a London silversmith. Our gold vermeil and gemstone rings are a great accessory. Silver-gilt, also known as vermeil, refers to silver objects that have been coated with a thin layer of gold. The Vermeil Room ([ˈvɜːrməl]) is located on the ground floor of the White House, the official residence of the president of the United States. The room houses a collection of silver-gilt or vermeil tableware, a 1956 bequest to the White House by Margaret Thompson Biddle. Portraits of American First Ladies hang in the room. The Vermeil Room was originally a staff work room used for storage and later for polishing silver. a new ball game = a whole different ball game 完全不同的情况 a situation that has changed so much that people will have to change the way they deal with it or consider it. a completely different situation from how things were before: We'd been climbing in Scotland, but the Himalayas were a whole new ball game. If military force were to be used, then that could be a completely different ball game. It's one thing to babysit your friends' kids from time to time, but having your own children is a whole new ball game. I know you think you're some hotshot just because you worked in television once, but working on a film is a whole new ball game. A: "I've been here 10 years already, so I don't think becoming a manager will be a big transition." B: "Are you serious? No, managing employees is a whole new ball game." 4. "Single White Female" refers to a type of story or movie, often about a woman who takes in a roommate, with the situation becoming increasingly dangerous and suspenseful as the new roommate becomes obsessive and manipulative. to identify a woman so described in dating contexts. In allusion to a popular novels and films, single white female is also used to characterize obsessive behaviors. roofie noun an amount of a drug, especially Rohypnol, that is given to someone secretly and illegally, usually in a drink, in order to make them unconscious or unable to function normally so that they can be raped (= made to have sex against their wishes) or otherwise harmed: They warned the girls that a rapist may try to put a “roofie” in their drink. We are doing all we can to promote roofie awareness. Rohypnol is hypnotic compound known on the street as the "date-rape drug", or more colloquially as a "roofie". Giving someone a roofie would be considered evidence of "purposeful" conduct, which is why the law in most states includes that under the definition of rape. verb. to secretly and illegally give someone a drug, especially Rohypnol, usually in a drink, in order to make them unconscious or unable to function normally so that they can be raped (= made to have sex against their wishes) or otherwise harmed: A woman who believes she was roofied 下药的 at a local bar went public with her story. no road is long with good company = No journey is long when you have great company. The saying "no road is long with good company" means that a journey, or any challenging situation, becomes easier and less daunting when shared with people you enjoy being with. "The road to hell is paved with good intentions 好心不一定办好事, 好心也可能办坏事" is a proverb or aphorism. A common meaning of the phrase is that wrongdoings or evil actions are often undertaken with good intentions; or that good intentions, when acted upon, may have bad consequences. A different interpretation of the saying is that individuals may have the intention to undertake good actions but nevertheless fail to take them. 5. chutzpah 无所畏惧的. 肆无忌惮 大胆 厚颜无耻[ˈhʊt·spə] behavior that is extremely confident and often rude, with no respect for the opinions or abilities of anyone else. extreme self-confidence or audacity. unusual and shocking behaviour, involving taking risks but not feeling guilty. "love him or hate him, you have to admire Cohen's chutzpah". The movie was made with a little money and a lot of chutzpah. I wonder who had the chutzpah to disagree with him? vocabulary: Chutzpah means fearlessness. It takes chutzpah to stand in front of the whole class and announce that you are a better writer than William Shakespeare. Chutzpah is a Yiddish word meaning "impudence or gall." Bravery that borders on rudeness is chutzpah, which rhymes with "foot spa." If you have chutzpah, you say what you think without worrying about hurting someone's feelings, looking silly, or getting in trouble. A display of chutzpah is meant to make a statement, like the chutzpah of the girl who shaves her head in protest of impossible beauty standards. Chutzpah is the quality of audacity, for good or for bad. A close English equivalent is sometimes "hubris". The word derives from the Hebrew ḥuṣpāh, meaning "insolence", "cheek" or "audacity". "See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil ( 论语·颜渊篇: 非礼勿视，非礼勿听，非礼勿言，非礼勿动. 荀子劝学: 使目非是无欲见也，使耳非是无欲闻也，使口非是无欲言也，使心非是无欲虑也)" is a proverb that means to ignore things that may be wrong. It is often associated with three wise monkeys. The phrase is often used sarcastically to describe someone who ignores wrongdoing through selfishness or cowardice. Statues of the three monkeys are used as home decor and ornaments. The phrase originated in Japan in the 17th century. It was influenced by Confucius's Code from China. Mahatma Gandhi's visual metaphor of the three monkeys helped spread the phrase worldwide. There are at least two divergent interpretations of the maxim: in Buddhist tradition, it is about avoiding evil thoughts and deeds. In the West, however, it is often interpreted as dealing with impropriety by turning a blind eye. 6. chauvinist = chauvinistic [ˈʃəʊ.vɪ.nɪst] disapproving adj. I. believing or showing an unreasonable belief that your own country or race is the best or most important: The crowd was enthusiastically singing chauvinistic patriotic songs. II. believing that or behaving as if women are naturally less important, intelligent, or able than men: It is a deeply chauvinist community where the few women who have jobs are ridiculed. noun. I. someone who has an unreasonable belief that their own country or race is the best or most important: The English tend to be chauvinists - they expect you to sing in their language. The leaders of Europe deny the legitimacy of this xenophobic chauvinist. II. someone who believes that or behaves as if women are naturally less important, intelligent, or able than men: male chauvinist She called him a male chauvinist because of his insistence on calling all women "girls". They are uneducated chauvinists who think men rule in society. make one's bed and lie in it (idiomatic) To create a difficult situation whose unpleasant consequences one must now endure. Whether or not he intended this, Saxon "groomed" Lochy to this position. I don't think Saxon actually has sexual attraction to Piper and is just such a gross chauvinistic douchebag that he'd treat his sister the same way — but he absolutely made this bed. as you make your bed, so you must lie in it 自作自受 One will carry negative consequences of not having prepared properly. you make the bed you lie in 自讨苦吃, 咎由自取, 自掘坟墓, 自取灭亡 ( reap what one sows, stew in one's juice): A person's circumstances are normally the result of their own actions. bring/carry/take one's own hide [haɪd] to market 自掘坟墓 (US, idiomatic, often in proverbial form) To create one's own fate, as a result of one's chosen character and actions; to experience the appropriate consequences of one's behavior. Etymology: Probably from a German proverb, notably adapted by Karl Marx to describe the exploited worker who must sell himself (his own hide) in the labor market; the denotative metaphoric analogy is to bringing animal hides to market, but simultaneously also the self-evident connotative overtones are of chattel slavery and prostitution, in which human corporeality is exploited and personhood is devalued; in the quote below, the word hiding lends both its literal and figurative senses to the parsing: both literal skinning (of an animal) and also flogging and fleecing (of a person, that is, beating and robbing): 1867, Karl Marx, trans. Samuel Moore and Edward Aveling, Capital, vol. 1 ch. 6: [T]he possessor of labour-power follows […] , timid and holding back, like one who is bringing his own hide to market and has nothing to expect but — a hiding. hide your light under a bushel [ˈbʊʃl] 韬光养晦(a unit of measurement equal to approximately 36.4 litres in Britain or 35.2 litres in the US. A bushel is a unit of volume that is used for measuring agricultural produce such as corn or beans. A bushel is equivalent in volume to eight gallons. a bushel of wheat.) to keep your good qualities and abilities secret from other people. keep quiet about one's talents or accomplishments. "please don't hide your light under a bushel—the Society needs your valuable expertise". hide noun. I. (= blind in US 藏身场所, 伪装场所) A hide is a place which is built to look like its surroundings. Hides are used by people who want to watch or photograph animals and birds without being seen by them. II. A hide is the skin of a large animal such as a cow, horse, or elephant, which can be used for making leather. ...the process of tanning animal hides. ...kangaroo hide. 7. a good/poor shot 好枪手, 枪法不好, 枪法不准 someone who is skilled/not skilled at aiming and firing a gun: I didn't know you were such a good shot! I'm a better shot than my brother and he hates it. He'd grown up on a farm and had lots of practice with a gun so was a good shot. She was good with a bow and arrow but a poor shot with a gun. Thankfully, the sniper was a poor shot. She'd never been hunting in her life and was a poor shot. One line in the document stated that KGB watched Oswald closely while he was in the USSR. But files indicated that Oswald was a poor shot when he tried target filing in the USSR. straphanger [ˈstraphaŋɡə] I. 站着的乘客. 站票乘客. a standing passenger in a bus or train. a passenger on a bus, train, etc, who has to travel standing, esp by holding onto a strap. "the straphangers were swaying unsteadily". II. US a person who commutes to work by public transport. "single straphangers on their way to work". In video of the incident which has since gone viral, the straphanger accuses the man in the hat of being a 'racist' in a fiery shouting match surrounded by uncomfortable passengers. A watcher-on 旁观者, 看热闹的人 intervened, telling the woman that comments like hers are the reason Trump won the presidential election. 8. on thorns = on tenterhooks 坐立不安的, 如坐针毡的 To be in a state of anxiety, fearful that something will go wrong. worried or nervous about something that is going to happen: We were on tenterhooks all morning waiting for the phone to ring. South Korea's constitutional court has dismissed the impeachment of Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, reinstating him as 重新上位 the country's acting president. South Korea remains on tenterhooks for another upcoming decision by the same court - on the impeachment of President Yoon. Yoon's court date has not yet been set for the verdict, but in recent weeks Seoul has seen swelling 壮大的 protests from Yoon's supporters and opponents, with hundreds of thousands taking to the streets of the nation's capital last weekend. Anxious or tense. The young man beside me, on thorns due to the train's delay, got up and began pacing back and forth down the length of the cabin. The situation left me on thorns: should I follow Molly, or stay and wait for help? note: Tenterhooks or tenter hooks are hooked nails in a device called a tenter. Tenters were wooden frames which were used as far back as the 14th century in the process of making woollen cloth. The phrase "on tenterhooks" has become a metaphor for nervous anticipation. be like a cat on hot bricks 热锅上的蚂蚁 = like a cat on a hot tin roof To be anxious and unable to sit still or relax. A: "Why is Carrie pacing around the room?" B: "She's waiting for the doctor to call with her test results, so she's been like a cat on hot bricks all day." If you are like a cat on hot bricks or like a cat on a hot tin roof, you cannot keep still or relax because you are very nervous or impatient. Why are you shifting from one foot to the other like a cat on hot bricks? Meanwhile, Mr Richardson says he is like a cat on a hot tin roof as the anticipation builds. Note: 'Cat on a Hot Tin Roof' is the title of a play by Tennessee Williams. on pins and needles 坐卧不安的 Anxious and tense. (Likely an allusion to the tingling sensation that occurs when blood flow returns to a numb limb.) A: "Why is Carrie pacing?" B: "She's waiting for the doctor to call with her test results, so she's been on pins and needles all day." pace the floor To walk back and forth, to and fro around a room. I was a nervous wreck, pacing the floor for hours waiting for the doctors to give me an update on his condition. I could hear him up there pacing the floor as he tried to come up with a solution to the problem. hot and bothered 焦躁不安的, 热锅上的蚂蚁似的 I. Aggravated or irritated. in a state of anxiety or physical discomfort, especially as a result of being pressured. If you are hot and bothered, you are so worried and anxious that you cannot think clearly or behave sensibly. Ray was getting very hot and bothered about the idea. "others struggle with bags and briefcases, looking hot and bothered". II. Sexually aroused. 9. roil 搅乱(局势), 震动, 动荡不安, 振荡, 震荡 to seriously disturb; to throw into confusion. Something that roils a state or situation makes it disturbed and confused. to (cause to) move quickly in a twisting circular movement: Times of national turmoil generally roil a country's financial markets. One lesson from the crises that have roiled the eurozone over the past five-plus years is that anyone who tells you the only response to a public debt crisis is to slash spending and embark on "structural reform" is either masochistic or downright mad. Fierce winds roiled the sea. A massive tower of smoke roiled skyward. South Korea has been roiled by political chaos since Yoon's botched attempt to impose martial law. rail against/at 气不过, 愤愤不平, 心怀不满, 愤恨, 忿忿不平 to complain angrily. to criticize (someone) severely or angrily especially for personal failings. To protest, criticize, or complain angrily about someone or something. to complain vehemently about someone or something. Why are you railing against me? What did I do? Leonard is railing against the tax increase again. I spent a lot of my teenage years railing against my parents, but looking back, I gave them way more grief than they deserved. Employees has formed a picket line outside of the company as they rail against proposed cuts to their pay and pension schemes. He railed against/at the injustices of the system. 10. demented [dɪˈmɛntɪd] 发疯似的, 抓狂 I. behaving wildly and irrationally on account of anger, distress, or excitement. unable to think or act clearly because you are extremely worried, angry, or excited by something: demented with: She was nearly demented with worry when her son didn't come home. "she was demented with worry". II. old-fashioned or informal crazy: The man is demented - he's going to wreck the whole operation. dementedly in a way that shows that you are unable to think or act clearly because you are extremely worried, angry, or excited by something: He ran about, crying dementedly. She was grinning dementedly. slag noun [U] I. (INSULT) UK slang offensive an offensive word for a woman who is thought to have a lot of sexual partners. II. 废物, 矿渣, 熔渣 waste material produced when coal is dug from the ground, or a substance produced by mixing chemicals with metal that has been heated until it is liquid in order to remove unwanted substances from it. slag off [British, informal] To slag someone off means to criticize them in an unpleasant way. All bands slag off their record companies. It's just the way it is. People have been slagging me off. nonce [nɒns] I. slang for pedophile. a person who commits a crime involving sex, especially sex with a child. II. Nonce word (a word used only once). for the nonce 眼下, 目前 for the present; temporarily. For the time being, for now, with the expectation that the situation may change. "its resources make it a major player for the nonce". That will do for the nonce, but we'll need a better answer for the long term. up on something Be well informed or up-to-date about something. To have the most current knowledge about a particular subject or issue; to be up to date on (something). Make sure you're up on this account before our meeting tomorrow morning. I'm not too up on the policy changes happening this year—is there a reference guide I can consult? Sorry I'm asking so many questions, I'm just not up on the rules of baseball. I'm not up on the latest models of cars. read up on something to learn about something by reading: I don't know much about Malawi – I'll go home and read up on it. take someone up on something to accept an offer that someone has made: Could I take you up on that offer of a lift, Rob? 11. salivate [ˈsalɪveɪt] 流口水, 流涎, 垂涎 I. secrete ([sɪˈkriːt]) saliva, especially in anticipation of food. When people or animals salivate, they produce a lot of saliva in their mouth, often as a result of seeing or smelling food. Any dog will salivate when presented with food. ...night sweats and excessive perspiration or salivation. The thought of all that delicious food made me salivate. "the delicious aroma of rich stews made us salivate". II. display great relish at the sight or prospect of something. "I was fairly salivating at the prospect of a $10 million loan". III. [disapproval] 急不可耐. 迫不及待. If you say that someone is salivating over something such as the chance to make a lot of money, you are emphasizing that you disapprove of their pleasure or eagerness. Johnson was salivating over the millions he stood to make. American companies were salivating at the juicy contracts for rebuilding Kuwait that were likely to come their way. covet [ˈkʌvət] 艳羡, 垂涎, 觊觎, 贪图 to very much want something that someone else has. We still envy their lifestyles, covet 垂涎 their Malibu mansions豪宅 and marvel at their romances. Don't covet (觊觎, 垂涎, 贪图) neighbour's wife. covetous adj. Inordinately desirous; excessively eager to obtain and possess (especially money); avaricious. make someone's mouth water 流口水, 垂涎三尺. to make someone hungry (for something); to cause saliva to flow in someone's mouth. to feel pleasure at the thought of something particularly beautiful or good Such beauty is enough to make anyone's mouth water. That beautiful salad makes my mouth water. Talking about food makes my mouth water. Just think, less than a year ago we were salivating at (or at least mildly enthused) the prospect of rocking Doom on this thing, and now Quake 3 Arena is yours for the taking (易如探囊取物, 唾手可得. If you're interested in the job, it's there for the taking. Usage notes: often used in the form someone's for the taking: Just when it looked like the gold medal was hers for the taking, she fell and twisted her ankle.) -- or at least will be once we get any sort of hard info on this app. 12. copium [ˈkəʊp.i.əm] 精神鸦片, 自我麻醉 a substance said to have been ingested by those who remain unduly optimistic in the face of defeat or disappointment. An Internet taunt for a delusional loser. A metaphorical opiate taken in order to cope with loss or disillusionment, often leading to one becoming detached from reality and in denial of their situation. Cryptobros have been huffing copious amounts of copium after yesterday's devastating Bitcoin crash. Copium is a slang term for denial or rationalization in the face of defeat or failure. It is presented as a metaphorical drug people take when dealing with losing a game or otherwise being disappointed. Victors writing history is the biggest lie ever. Frequently the losers are the ones who feel the need to write the history because they are huffing extreme amounts of copium. I feel like both sides are dealing with maximum copium. Sony fanboys wanting Xbox games and Xbox fanboys in denial about Microsoft wanting to one day go full third party and maximize profits. San Francisco 49ers fans are rationalizing the loss to the Ravens any way they possibly can, and are really mainlining the copium. Etymology: Blend of cope ("delusion, coping mechanism") + opium. First cited usage points back to the album entitled Copium released by American rapper Keak da Sneak in 2003. The term was popularized in 2020 by a reaction image of Pepe the Frog hooked up to a gas cylinder labeled "copium". Sometimes reanalyzed as cope + -ium. hopium 渺茫的希望 (colloquial, derogatory) A clinging to unreasonable or unfounded hopes. Usage notes: Often associated with the Barack Obama "Hope" poster and associated political beliefs. wishcasting 净想美事, 想好事 The act of interpreting information or a situation in a way that casts it as favorable or desired, although there is no evidence for such a conclusion; a wishful forecast. 13. take out I. escort someone to a social event or place of entertainment. to take someone as your guest to a restaurant, cinema, club etc. to go somewhere with someone and pay for that person: Our boss took us out for lunch 请吃饭. "I took her out to dinner the following night". II. obtain an official document or service. to make a financial or legal arrangement with a bank, company, law court etc. take out a policy/injunction/loan etc. take out medical insurance; take out a membership; take out a patent Before taking a loan out, calculate your monthly outgoings 支出. "you can take out a loan for a specific purchase". get a licence or summons issued. "the plaintiff suing for a debt took out a summons". III. relieve frustration or anger by attacking or mistreating a person or thing not responsible for such feelings. "my parents always take their anger out on me". IV. buy food at a cafe or restaurant for eating elsewhere. "he ordered a lamb madras to take out". V. informal kill, destroy, or disable someone or something. to kill someone or destroy something. The mob boss ordered his goons to take the witness out. I almost got taken out by that falling tree! The soldiers were instructed to take out the enemy base by any means necessary. The building was taken out by a bomb. "some say the Mob took him out for crossing them". To destroy, disable, or critically damage something. The hurricane took out power lines across the state. I hope the blast didn't take the generator out. The burglars took out the security system before breaking in. VI. 支取. to get money from your bank account. withdraw. How much would you like to take out? VII. to borrow books from a library You can take out six books at a time. VIII. (idiomatic, slang) To stun, amaze; to kill. These photos are taking me out 乐死我了, 笑死我了, 太可乐了, 太搞笑了. so funny. VIII. 放出去. 拿出去. To bring, carry, or remove something to a specific location outside. Don't forget to take out the trash tonight, or it won't get picked up until next week. We need to take everything out of the house while it's being fumigated. IX. 去掉. 拿出去. 拿走. To remove or extract someone or something from something or some place. You'll need to take out a few more plates so we'll have enough for all our guests. I'm taking the kids out of school early so we can catch our flight to New York. They're taking my stitches out next week.
scuffed VS frayed: scuff I. 磨损. 磨坏. 破坏. 损坏. to make a rough mark on a smooth surface, especially on a shoe or floor: Please wear trainers in the gym, to avoid scuffing the floor. If you scuff your feet (= pull your shoes along the ground as you walk) like that, you'll ruin your shoes. II. to kick a ball badly, especially by touching the ground as well as the ball with your foot. She scuffed her first penalty attempt. Burke then wasted a rare opportunity when he scuffed the ball wide. III. to spoil or harm something slightly, especially the reputation of something or someone: A host of local controversies have scuffed the Republican brand name in Ohio. The image she has built as a selfless champion of her district has been scuffed 破坏形象 by the revelation that she made a fast $119,000 in a land deal with a developer she has repeatedly aided. scuffed [skʌft] 磨损了(皮靴磨), 磨边儿了. having a rough mark on the surface. bearing a mark or marks made by scuffing. He is wearing faded jeans and scuffed shoes. She kicked at the dirt with the toe of her scuffed boot. A mangy-looking dog is munching biscuits from a scuffed floor. The book's a little scuffed along the spine, but it was the only copy left on the shelf. The shoes are scuffed. frayed 恼火的 I. (of temper, nerves, patience, etc) under great strain. used to describe someone's mood when they are feeling worried, upset, or annoyed: frayed nerves The whole experience left me with frayed nerves (= feeling worried). Nerves became severely frayed when air traffic problems delayed the flight. Tempers had become frayed because the men had been working more than 20 hours without a break. Nerves became severely frayed when air traffic problems delayed the flight. used to describe someone's mood when they are feeling worried, upset, or annoyed. (of temper, nerves, patience, etc) under great strain 有火的. Nerves became severely frayed when air traffic problems delayed the flight. Tempers had become frayed because the men had been working more than 20 hours without a break. frayed nerves The whole experience left me with frayed nerves (= feeling worried). He was feeling a bit frayed and in need of a rest. II. 脱线的, 开线的. with the threads at the edge coming loose: frayed cuffs. a frayed hem. The rope was so frayed I was worried it would break. The fabric was very frayed and discoloured. fray I. If something such as cloth or rope frays 脱线, 磨损, 磨边, 毛边, or if something frays it, its threads or fibres start to come apart from each other and spoil its appearance. (of fabrics or clothing) unravelling at the edges from damage or wear. He wore frayed jeans and cowboy shirts. The fabric is very fine or frays easily. The stitching 针线 had begun to fray at the edges. Her washing machine tends to fray edges on intricate designs. ...fraying edges in the stair carpet. He wore frayed jeans and cowboy shirts. II. If your nerves or your temper fray, or if something frays them, you become nervous or easily annoyed because of mental strain and anxiety. Tempers began to fray as the two teams failed to score. This kind of living was beginning to fray her nerves. noun. The fray is an exciting or challenging activity, situation, or argument that you are involved in. an energetic and often not well-organized effort, activity, fight, or disagreement. A fray is also a situation in which people or organizations compete forcefully: A third buyer has entered the fray. enter the fray With a third country about to enter (= take part in) the fray, the fighting looks set to continue. ready for the fray A good holiday should leave you feeling refreshed 焕然一新 and ready for the fray (= ready to work) again. There will have to be a second round of voting when new candidates can enter the fray 战局, 乱哄哄的情况, 乱象. He would be inspiring young people to get into the political fray. fray at/around the edges 崩裂, 分崩离析 If you say that something is fraying at the edges or is fraying around the edges, you mean that it has an uncertain or unsteady quality, for example because it is gradually being spoiled or destroyed. There are signs that the alliance is now fraying at the edges. Their marriage is getting a little frayed around the edges. The champion, too, looked frayed at the edges. above the fray not directly involved in an angry or difficult struggle or disagreement. uninvolved in a difficult argument or struggle and by extension having an affectedly 装作, 装出来的 nonchalant or mature attitude about a dispute seen as petty; aloof. His political aides handled the controversy while he remained above the fray. If you want to rise above the fray when dealing with ignorant behavior, consider the following four things you can do when handling these difficult situations in a godly way. affected adj. 假装出来的. I. Assumed or simulated to impress others. If you describe someone's behaviour as affected, you disapprove of the fact that they behave in an unnatural way that is intended to impress other people. artificial and not sincere: an affected manner/style of writing. I found her very affected. She had an affected air and a disdainful look. He was greatly affected by her departure. an affected accent. affected indifference. II. Speaking or behaving in an artificial way to make an impression. III. Disposed or inclined. 马景涛表演过火: He overdoes his acting, 林志玲嗲声嗲气: speak affectedly, she speaks in an affectedly 装出来的 sweet voice at all time.
Incel - black pill: The "blackpill" (sometimes written as "black pill") generally refers to a set of beliefs mostly held by incel communities, which include biological determinism, fatalism, and defeatism for unattractive people. These beliefs are supported by continued reference on incel forums to scientific studies in fields such as psychology, sociology, evolutionary biology and economics (specifically studies about the dating market that use data from online dating services); labelling such studies collectively as the "scientific blackpill". Believers are referred to as being "blackpilled". The black pill has been described by Vox correspondent Zack Beauchamp as "a profoundly sexist ideology that ... amounts to a fundamental rejection of women's sexual emancipation, labeling women shallow, cruel creatures who will choose only the most attractive men if given the choice". One who has "taken the black pill" has adopted the belief that they are hopeless, and that their lack of success romantically and sexually is permanent regardless of any changes they might try to make to their physical appearance, personality, or other characteristics.
Incel - red pill: The "red pill" is an allusion that is common among manosphere communities, as well as some communities outside of the manosphere. It originates from the dilemma in the movie The Matrix where the protagonist must choose whether to remain in a world of illusion (taking the blue pill), or to see the world as it really is (taking the red pill). Among communities that use the term, the "red pill" often refers to the core set of beliefs of that community, and people who are "redpilled" or who have "taken the red pill" are those who hold those beliefs. In manosphere ( manosphere [ˈmæn.ə.sfɪər] = androsphere: the manosphere 男性时空, 男性空间: websites and internet discussion groups that are concerned with men's interests and rights as opposed to women's, often connected with opposition to feminism or dislike of women: Some parts of the manosphere have been described as promoting a misogynistic worldview. Inherent gender differences are a popular topic in the manosphere. The androsphere is a vast, diverse network of blogs and forums. wiki: The manosphere is a varied collection of websites, blogs, and online forums promoting masculinity, misogyny, and opposition to feminism. Communities within the manosphere include men's rights activists, incels, Men Going Their Own Way, pick-up artists, and fathers' rights groups. ) communities such as men's rights groups and, according to some researchers, in incel communities as well, "taking the red pill" means seeing a world where feminism has given women too much power over men and male privilege does not exist. The "black pill" is an extension of the red and blue pill analogy. There is some disagreement among researchers and journalists over which beliefs are "red pill" and which are "black pill", and whether the black pill ideology is a distinguishing belief of the incel ideology or if there are self-identified incels who do not subscribe to black pill ideas. Some researchers and journalists use the term "red pill" to refer to the set of beliefs commonly held by men's rights' activists, and the term "black pill" to summarize the incel ideology as a whole. Andrew Tate is an American and British social media personality, businessman, and former professional kickboxer. He gained notoriety for promoting various positions in the manosphere community. His controversial commentary has resulted in his expulsion from various social media platforms and concern that he promotes misogynist views to his audience. A divisive influencer, Tate has amassed 9.9 million followers on Twitter as of August 2024 and was the third-most googled person in 2023, with most British adults aware of who he is. He has been dubbed the "king of toxic masculinity", has called himself a misogynist, and is politically described as both right-wing and far-right.
80/20 theory: The 80/20 rule, also known as the Pareto [paˈreɪtəʊ] Principle, suggests that roughly 80% of outcomes come from 20% of causes, implying that a small portion of inputs often leads to a disproportionately large amount of output. One term that is popular in Andrew Tate's 'manosphere' and incel communities is the 80/20 theory, which gets a mention in two pivotal episodes. In Episode 2, Detective Bascombe's son Adam explains to his dad that Jamie's views were influenced by the notion that "80 per cent of women are attracted to 20 per cent of men." Adam said in the episode that this means, for the 80 per cent of apparently undesirable men, they have to 'trick' women to go out with them. The subject surfaces again in Episode 3 as clinical psychologist Briony interviews Jamie about what motivated the murder. Jamie admits that he's been influenced by incel ideologies and the "80-20 thing," as he describes it, which contributed to the way he approaches girls at his school. Jamie's belief in the 80/20 theory would lead to him targeting fellow student Katie, who he had initially thought wouldn't date him because he was 'ugly'. He confesses to strategically targeting Katie when she was vulnerable, explaining that he invited her to a carnival after she had been shunned as a 'slag' by her classmates. "I just thought that she might be weak," he admits. "I thought when she was that weak, she might like me." The 80/20 theory fuels Jamie's sense of entitlement and anger, particularly when he is rejected by Katie. This ultimately leads to a violent outburst against Katie, culminating in her murder. The 80/20 rule was first posed as a Pareto principle that suggests that approximately 80 per cent of outcomes stem from just 20 per cent of causes. This concept takes its name from Vilfredo Pareto, an Italian economist who noted in 1906 that a mere 20 per cent of Italy's population owned 80 per cent of the land. Despite its noble roots, the theory has since been misappropriated by incels. In these toxic communities, they posit that 80 per cent of women are attracted to only the top 20 per cent of men. This belief contributes to men's feelings of inadequacy and resentment towards women, whom they perceive as being 'too picky.' In these incel narratives, alpha males are often portrayed as the top tier of men, typically referred to as 'Chads' in incel discourse. These attractive and dominant men are considered the 20 percent, as they monopolise 垄断, 独霸, 独占, 独享( Some small farmer lobby groups have accused bigger suppliers of monopolising the market and reducing supply to inflate profits. ) the attention of women, leaving less desirable men, or incels, without any romantic or sexual opportunities. The theory is often used to justify misogynistic views by suggesting that women are 'picky' and only interested in a small percentage of men. This narrative fuels resentment towards women, portraying them as withholding sexual attention from men who feel entitled to it. The 80/20 rule is sometimes used as an excuse for personal failures in dating, rather than encouraging self-improvement or more understanding of these men's own shortcomings. This can prevent individuals from addressing their own issues and developing healthier attitudes towards relationships. By these men having a nihilistic approach to dating where rejection is expected, this only continues the vicious cycle as they don't try to improve upon themselves 提高自身实力 or widen their own ideas of who is 'dateable'. This ideology is used to justify feelings of resentment and anger in men who feel they are being overlooked by women, shifting the blame from the men's behaviour to women's supposed pickiness. The theory also enforces a feeling of hopelessness for men seeking romantic partners. This only exacerbates the loneliness epidemic, mental health pressures and rising suicide rates amongst men.
The White Lotus: 1. courtyard [ˈkɔːtjɑːd] 院子. 庭院. 中庭 noun an unroofed area that is completely or partially enclosed by walls or buildings, typically one forming part of a castle or large house. an area of flat ground outside that is partly or completely surrounded by the walls of a building. an area of flat ground outside and partly or completely surrounded by one or more buildings. A courtyard is an open area of ground which is surrounded by buildings or walls. They walked through the arch and into the cobbled courtyard. Entrance to the apartment building is through a central courtyard. I'm coming back this summer for the intensive, but I just wanted to sit with you for a few minutes if that's okay. I've been feeling a little lost. Lately, it's felt like... everything is pointless... and the things my family cares about, I just don't care about, you know? I just don't. And your books have really helped me get through some really bad days, so thank you for that. Um... Anyway, they're... they're here, my parents. They're out in the courtyard. And I wanted to talk to you, but I think it would be better if you talked to them instead. Otherwise, they're not gonna let me come here. I've been so excited to meet you, and this is not how I wanted this to go, but, um... do you think you could just sit with them for a few minutes? They'll probably ask some really basic questions. They don't really know anything about this. 2. serotonergic [ˌsɛrətə(ʊ)ˈnəːdʒɪk] adjective Biochemistry denoting a nerve ending that releases and is stimulated by serotonin. liberating, activated by, or involving serotonin in the transmission of nerve impulses. a serotonergic neuron. serotonergic pathways. Serotonin [ˌsɛrə(ʊ)ˈtəʊnɪn] 血清素 noun Biochemistry a compound present in blood platelets and serum,
which constricts the blood vessels and acts as a neurotransmitter. Low serotonin levels, a neurotransmitter affecting mood, sleep, digestion, and other functions, can be associated with various health issues, including depression, anxiety, and digestive problems. Serotonin syndrome is a serious drug reaction. It is caused by medications that build up high levels of serotonin in the body. Serotonin is a chemical that the body produces naturally. It's needed for the nerve cells and brain to function. But too much serotonin causes signs and symptoms that can range from mild (shivering and diarrhea) to severe (muscle rigidity 肌肉僵硬, fever and seizures). Severe serotonin syndrome can cause death if not treated. Serotonin syndrome can occur when you increase the dose of certain medications or start taking a new drug. It's most often caused by combining medications that contain serotonin, such as a migraine medication and an antidepressant. Some illicit drugs and dietary supplements are associated with serotonin syndrome. Milder forms of serotonin syndrome may go away within a day or two of stopping the medications that cause symptoms and, sometimes, after taking drugs that block serotonin. You all right? Yeah. Just my serotonin levels are a little low. You seem freaked out. No, I don't. What, do I? No, I'm fine. 'Kay. I just don't understand why you wouldn't hook up with me. Because I have a boyfriend. Whatever. And he's my soulmate. What does that even mean? Once you've connected with someone on a spiritual level, you can't go back to cheap sеx. Hooking up with you would be an empty experience. And how would you know that? Because I know. Because you're soulless. 3. The "incest" storyline has been rumbling ( rumble noun. I. 轰隆隆的声音. 胃里发出的咕噜噜的声音. A low, heavy, continuous sound, such as that of thunder or a hungry stomach. The rumble from passing trucks made it hard to sleep at night.
II. (slang) A street fight or brawl. III. A rotating cask or box in
which small articles are smoothed or polished by friction against each
other. verb. I. To make a low, heavy, continuous sound. If I don't eat, my stomach will rumble. I could hear the thunder rumbling in the distance. II. To discover deceitful or underhanded behaviour. to discover that someone is doing something illegal. We've been rumbled. The police is going to rumble your hideout. III. 轰鸣. To move while making a rumbling noise. to move forwards making a continuous deep sound. Lorries rumble past their homes. Thunder rumbled in the distance. The truck rumbled over the rough road. IV. (slang) To fight; to brawl. Let's get ready to rumble. It means 'get ready to gang-fight', but could probably be used humorously for a suggestion to prepare for any activity. China's Ready to Rumble: Over the past two months, as China's maritime disputes with Japan, the Philippines, and Vietnam have escalated, most foreign observers and American officials, though worried, have shown little concern that the conflicts would explode into a full-scale war. After all, for more than three decades China has profited enormously from being part of the global economic system. Its military, though growing, remains far less technologically advanced than American armed forces. Instead it launched a charm offensive 魅力攻势 aimed at its neighbors,
boosting aid, investment, and cultural diplomacy across the region.
Western foreign policy leaders and China experts have come to assume
that China has too much invested in the world today to smash it up. Rumble strips are grooves 沟槽 or rows of indents 凹陷
in the pavement designed to alert inattentive drivers through noise and
vibration and reduce the number of accidents. Rumble stripes are simply
rumble strips cut into the pavement
where the edgeline and/or centerline are to be placed. After the rumble
strips are ground in, the white or yellow line is marked right over the
rumble strips. The advantage is that the edgeline or centerline is much
more visible in the rain and the rumble strip provides warning to a
motorist who strays from the driving lane. What are mumble strips? Sinusoidal rumble strips are also called mumble strips. They are similar to traditional rumble strips, but mumble strips have a wave pattern ground into the pavement that lessens the external noise produced when vehicles travel across them. Traditional rumble strips do not have the wave pattern. ) since the beginning, with Lochlan's furtive glances 偷瞄 ( furtive [ˈfɜː(r)tɪv] I. 鬼鬼祟祟的. [disapproval] done quickly and secretly to avoid being noticed. a furtive glance.
If you describe someone's behaviour as furtive, you disapprove of them
behaving as if they want to keep something secret or hidden. With a furtive glance over
her shoulder, she unlocked the door and entered the house. He walked
towards the summerhouse, at first furtively, then with more confidence. No one should be executed because they made 'furtive movements.' Our systems are broken and need to be re-imagined and need rebuilding. II. behaving in a way that makes people think you do not want to be noticed. steal a glance at sb/sth 偷瞄, 偷瞥 to look quickly. If you steal a glance at someone or something, you look at them quickly so that nobody sees you looking. He stole a glance at her before riding away. He stole a glance at the clock behind her. an oblique glance: 斜瞟了一眼, 斜瞄了一眼. ) at his brother's toned buttocks, but here White dived right in. Squeamish ( 见不得恶心东西的. 见不得丑恶的. 神经脆弱的. easily upset or shocked by things that you find unpleasant or that you do not approve of. easily upset or disgusted by things or actions you find unpleasant. If you are squeamish, you are easily upset by unpleasant sights or situations. I'm terribly squeamish. I can't bear gory films. I am not squeamish about blood. When you've got over your squeamishness, there will be no stopping you. Dad was squeamish about killing roaches. She's really squeamish and can't stand the sight of blood. Many cooks are squeamish about putting live shellfish into boiling water. not for the squeamish (faint-hearted) 不适宜神经脆弱的人的, 易使人心烦意乱的 used to say that something is unpleasant, and will upset people who are squeamish: "The Silence of the Lambs" is an entertaining movie but is not for the squeamish. faint-hearted 胆小的, 怯懦的. lacking courage; timid. "they were feeling faint-hearted at the prospect of war". ) viewers (guilty) are already trying to find a way to excuse Lochlan's sex act on his older brother – perhaps it's a false memory; perhaps they're not biological brothers; perhaps it was a prank. 4. Oh, that fսcking drug. What the fuck did you give us anyway? God, I don't think there's a drug in the world that would make me get with ( get with someone/something slang I. To have a romantic or flirtatious interaction with someone. A: "Is it true that you got with Katie over the summer?" B: "Yeah, we've been on a few dates so far." I'm so happy to hear that you finally got with Sophia! I've been wanting you guys to go out for years! My boyfriend is really insecure. I don't think he believes me when I say I didn't get with any boys over winter break. II. slang To have sex with someone. I wouldn't be surprised if he got with her last night after the party—they were very flirty all night. He's not a long-term relationship-type of guy. He clearly just wants to get with you. You will never get with Jenna, dude. She's way too good for you, and has, like, standards. III. To meet with someone or some group, especially in order to accomplish some specific task. I want you to get with our lawyers right away and see what needs to be done. I hope this is an error. Can you get with the head of Legal and find out what happened? If we're ever gonna finish this project, we need to get with the other members of our group.) my brother. Hey, I don't judge, okay? Yeah, I mean, it's fine. Everyone has their thing. It's fine. Don't... It's not a thing. It's not a thing. It's definitely not a thing. Okay? It's not. Okay. Okay, let's just... Let's just forget about it, please. Seriously. As long as you come for dinner tonight. 5. It's gonna be okay. We're gonna get her back to Durham, and she's gonna be happy. She's gonna live a normal life like the rest of us. 'Kay? I'm not worried in the slightest. 6. Oh, Chloe, you're beautiful. You're a Libra rising( A Libra [ˈlʌɪbrə] rising 天秤座, also known as an ascendant Libra, suggests a person who is perceived as charming, diplomatic, and social, with a strong desire for balance and harmony, often acting as a peacemaker and striving for fairness and justice. ), for God's sake. That makes you a quality person. There are way better options out there than Gary. I don't want another option. I don't want to have to go back out there and find someone else. I know I complain about him a lot, but... but this is a good situation. I gotta bribe the deckhands, so they don't rat me out 通风报信, 胡说. 7. I think there was a little sleepover. I thought I heard some noises in the night, and then this morning, who do I see walking past my room in the same clothes he was wearing yesterday? He slept over... with Jaclyn? 8. Do you see how crazy this is? Do you see how she was pushing him on me? And all the time, she wanted him. She has not changed at all. She's exactly the same. It's so psycho. It's sad. She's an aging actress. You saw her yesterday. She literally lives off male attention. It's one thing when you're 25. But... now you're 45, and guess what? It's pathetic. I didn't think you were gonna care so much. I don't care. I don't. It's not like I was into him. She just kept pushing the idea. Do you remember all the times she did that? I do. Talking about how I'm the only single one, how I should hook up with him. It's demented. I... I just thought you were gonna laugh about it. 8. So, what, you're getting gangster on( "Get gangster on someone" means to adopt a tough, aggressive, and potentially criminal attitude or demeanor, often associated with gang culture. Itimplies a shift in behavior or attitude towards something that is perceived as tough, intimidating, or even violent. ) me now? Gotta get gangster around here. 9. You're hungover. How was your full moon party? I mean, it was like a lot of lasers and shitty music. There's something you both should know. Your sister has no thesis. We're really here because she wants to move to Thailand so she can study under some guru 大师. What? Victoria: So, your father and I are going over to his compound this morning to make sure it's not a cult. It's not a cult! What, you're gonna move to Thailand? What do you care? Saxon: Because you're my little sister. Okay? I don't wanna see you wasting away your life. Right, and gambling with other people's money, that's not wasting your life. That's meaningful. Lochlan. Will you please come? Please? Yeah, of course. Yeah? I just... I gotta, like, change 换衣服. Yeah. Put some clothes on, you know the drill. 10. Everything okay with your son? He'll probably hold it over me 要挟, 笑话 for the rest of my life. Oh my God. But I got stuff on him too. I'm sorry. No. I wanted you to stay. You told me you had a dream of having your own business, your own spa, right? And I was thinking... that's something, uh... we could do together. And, you know, if we did it in Thailand, not as difficult. Well, it's... it's definitely still a dream. 11. And I... I really hope that this is not gonna be an imposition, but because the film is still being written, and your part, uh, the woman that you would be playing, your character, would be very similar to you. Similar to me? Does he know me? He wants to get to know you better, which would inspire him to write a great part for you. And he thinks the best way to do that would be to meet at your house... you know, so he could observe you in your... habitat 生存环境. He wants to meet me in my habitat? That's his preference, yeah. Well... why didn't you tell me this before I came all the way here? 12. Many young people come here from your country. I think because, maybe, spiritual malaise 精神疲惫. Lost connection with nature, with the family. Lost connection with the spirit. What is left? The self. Identity. Chasing money, pleasure. Yeah? Everyone run from pain towards the pleasure. But when they get there, only to find more pain. You cannot outrun pain. What do you think happens... when we die? When we die? Great question. When you're born, you are like a single drop of water, flying upward, separated from the one, giant consciousness. You get older. You descend back down. You die. You land back into the water, become one with the ocean again. No more separated. No more suffering. One consciousness. Death is a happy return, like coming home. 13. Frank, it's not gonna get messy. You're gonna kill the dude, right? In my book, that's a little messy. I'm not gonna kill him. I'm not. Why'd you ask for the gun, then? I won't even bring it, okay? I won't bring it. I just need ten minutes with the guy. I need for him to know how bad he fuckеd me up. 14. Why would you encourage her to move to a monastery? What's next? You want her to shave her head and start banging a bongo in Times Square? I think it'd be a good experience for her to live for a while without all the creature [ˈkriːtʃə] comforts 生活舒适, 物质安逸, 物质便利, 惬意, 舒适, 安逸 ( material comforts that contribute to physical ease and well-being, such as good food and accommodation. things that make life more pleasant, such as good food and a comfortable place to live. Creature comforts are the things that you need to feel comfortable in a place, for example good food and modern equipment. They appreciate all the creature comforts of home. "you're a long way from home and the only creature comforts you have are a television". Any small item or detail that makes a person feel comfortable and at home. My stereo is a creature comfort. As long as I have it I can relax and be happy. On weekends, she enjoys creature comforts like sleeping in and long baths.) that she's used to. I don't want her thinking she'll be just fine if she's poor. She needs to fear poverty, Tim, like everyone else we know. That way, she'll make good decisions. And we want our kids to be tough, don't we? Resilient. You know? I just don't think... at this age, I'm meant to live an uncomfortable life. I don't have the will. You do. Sure you do. Victoria: No. No? No. I just don't have it in me 生来不具备. I don't think I ever did. 15. B... but how does he know about me? Well, I basically told him. He asked me point-blank 单刀直入的, 直截了当的问( I. Point-blank shooting is done from a gun that is fired from extremely close to the target or when almost touching it. aimed or fired directly at from a close position: He was shot in the back, point-blank. Two bullets were fired into the car at point-blank range. a point-blank shot. II. saying something very clearly in very few words, without trying to be polite or pleasant: He asked me point-blank (= directly) if I was lying. He asked me to work at the weekend, but I refused point-blank. ). I can't just lie to his face. 16. Let's shut down our monkey mind ( "Monkey mind 心猿意马, 胡思乱想," a Buddhist concept, describes a restless, distracted, and uncontrollable state of mind, often characterized by constant mental chatter and difficulty focusing. Let us calm our chattering monkey minds 心烦意乱... and find in the silence what is timeless. Let the sounds of the external world fade away. And focus only on your breath. ). Yes? Close your eyes. As thoughts emerge... acknowledge them. Say hello. 17. Would you mind taking it over there 到那边去? My wife and I are bothered by the smoke. Look, stop your smoking on the boat. You don't have to be a dіck about it. 18. The boat should be here any minute. I need more time. Of course, but it's almost at the platform. Tell them to cruise the bay ( cruise verb. [kruːz] I. 闲晃. 晃悠. (of a ship or person) to sail around for pleasure: They spent the summer cruising around the Mediterranean. The ship has never before cruised in Alaskan waters. He pictured himself buying a yacht and cruising the Caribbean. II. (of a vehicle or driver) to travel at a continuous speed that is not too fast or does not use too much fuel: The airplane could cruise at 350 mph and carry 10 passengers. Most people use their cars mostly for town driving, not for cruising on open roads. III. to move or travel slowly around an area, usually looking for something or someone: She said the police should spend more time patrolling on foot rather than cruising in vehicles. Groups of teenagers cruised down the boulevard with their friends. I was cruising around the car park looking for a space. Shoppers look for bargains while cruising 闲逛 the supermarket aisles. She cruised the room trying to find someone interesting to talk to. IV. to move in a relaxed way, without effort: We saw a school of dolphins cruising along the shore. The ad shows an elderly woman with a walking stick cruising past a driver stuck in traffic. V. to do something easily or without effort: cruise to Arsenal cruised to a 4-0 win over Chelsea last Saturday. The candidate cruised to victory in her constituency. When he works hard, he's brilliant, but when he’s just cruising, the rest of the team cruises too. VI. to go around public places looking for someone to have sex with: He spends the weekends cruising bars. Bobby was cruising for one-night stands. noun. a journey on a large ship for pleasure, during which you visit several places: on a cruise He and his wife went on a cruise to the Bahamas. We took a 12-night river cruise from Vienna to Amsterdam. ). 19. I'm pleased to introduce you to one of the hotel owners, Khun Sritala. She is the visionary behind our wellness program. I may be biased, but we are the best in the world. Oh my God. We are so excited to be here. Mook is your health mentor for the week. She will answer all your questions and can escort you to your room. 20. How was your flight? Long layover in Doha, but it's all forgotten now 抛到九霄云外去了. We flew over the North Pole. How did you find us, may I ask? Uh, well, Piper here is a senior, thank you, at Chapel Hil (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill)... I was also a Tar Heel ( Tar Heel (or Tarheel) is a nickname applied to the U.S. state of North Carolina and its people. It is also the nickname of the University of North Carolina athletic teams, students, alumni, and fans. "Tar Heel" (and a related version, "Rosin Heel") was often applied to the Poor White laborers who worked to produce tar, pitch, and turpentine. The nickname was embraced by Confederate North Carolina soldiers during the Civil War and grew in popularity as a nickname for the state and its citizens following the war. ). But Timothy went to Duke. Saxon graduated Duke. Lochlan, our youngest, just got accepted to both. So you can imagine, it's a whole thing. And she's a religious studies major. So she's writing her thesis on... Well, what's your thesis on, Pipe? Dad, don't. Yeah, well, it's on Buddhism, and there's a monk at a monastery near here. Anyway, she wants to interview him. So we made a family road trip of it... 21. Dad, I know I gave you shit(give somebody shit spoken not polite to insult someone or criticize them.), but this place is clutch ( clutch noun. I. 离合. a device that allows turning movement to be sent from one part of a machine to another: clutch slips I've booked the car into the garage because the clutch is slipping. II. the pedal or handle in a vehicle that is used to operate the engine's clutch: push the clutch in Push the clutch in, put the car into gear, rev the engine, and then gently let the clutch out. let the clutch out 释放离合 Push the clutch in, put the car into gear, rev the engine, and then gently let the clutch out. pop the clutch Try pushing the vehicle and popping the clutch (= releasing it suddenly and completely) if it will not start. III. a small group of eggs produced by the same bird, especially in a nest. IV. a small group of people or things: a fresh clutch of students. V. someone's clutches be in the clutches of He is in the clutches of that woman. VI. a difficult and important situation that needs a lot of skill to deal with successfully: in the clutch "This team was able to perform in the clutch every time," he said. clutch situation He remained cool under pressure and made accurate throws in clutch situations. come in clutch informal to be very useful or helpful, especially in a difficult or important situation: I hoped that my beginner's luck would come in clutch. She learns that even though families might not be perfect, they sometimes come in clutch to save the day. These maths posters will help your child with their homework, and come in clutch for parents who need a little maths refresher too. adj. I. able to do something when it is especially difficult or especially needed: Moose, always reliable under pressure, was an amazing clutch hitter. clutch performer 关键时候不掉链子的 He developed the reputation for being the big winner, the clutch performer. II. done successfully when this is especially difficult or especially important: It was his leadership and clutch play that made him special. The team managed only three hits after falling behind, but came up with the clutch hit when it needed it the most. be clutch slang used to say that something is extremely good or useful, or exactly what is needed in a situation: I found five dollars in my pocket. That was so damn clutch. clutch your pearls 友邦惊诧 disapproving to behave as if you are very shocked, especially when you show more shock than you really feel in order to show that you think something is morally bad: They clutch their pearls at the rest of the nation's obesity. Only hypocrites clutch their pearls and faint when the truth is spoken. clutch at something to try very hard to hold something: Feeling herself fall, she clutched at a branch. ). I did my research. God, you're always right. Saxon was our hold-out ( holdout: One who refuses to give consent to an agreement in the hope of an improved offer; one who holds out; one who clings to a cause that has been mostly abandoned. wiki: In professional sports, a holdout 耽误事的 (also written as hold out) occurs when a player fails to report to their team—usually before the start of a season—or fails to perform the services outlined in the terms of their contract. Players holdout for various reasons, however the desired outcome is usually to renegotiate their contract to more favorable terms. Players have also failed to report to a team after being drafted out of college, usually because they do not want to play for that team or want to play another sport.). We usually stay at the Caribbean. 22. It's not realistic. We will be keeping the phones, Pam. Okay. Uh, we just ask, don't take them out into the common areas so as not to disturb the other guests. Can we bring it to the gym? Oh my God. Dude, are you dense? What? No. I get a way better pump if I'm listening to music. It's a common area. He's so cute. Saxon: Oh, no, I'm serious. I mean, what... what... what am I supposed to do here all week without my phone? Eat a bunch of fruit? Oh, uh... Well, we do have a lot of amazing fruit here, but I wouldn't eat that. Uh, that is the fruit of the mighty pong-pong tree, and the seeds of the fruit are toxic. Yeah? Could it kill you? Yeah, it could actually. It's very poisonous. Look, I wouldn't worry about being bored, okay? 23. Oh my God. Jesus. We're splurging 大手大脚的, 太奢侈了. We should always live like this. Chelsea: Let's check out the spa menu. Wow. All these treatments. You should get a facial. Rick, the lady in the airport thought you were my dad. 24. Gluten-free rice and coconut balls? What are we, at a fucking fat farm? Oh, this is so on-brand 分毫不差, 太像你了 for you. To be a victim of your own decisions. 24. Khun Sritala is very famous here in Thailand. Also a pioneer in the wellness space.
Tanya Hate and Love (Jennifer bummed not on s3): I personally found her a little grating as a presence in the show in the past two seasons. I'm as bummed as Jennifer. I felt that she's the soul of this show. We'd be compelled to ignore others for that. It was right that she left us through misadventure. She was a selfish character who takes up a lot of space. While I don't need her to be a central character 中心人物, 中心角色 it would be funny to see her in the background or arriving when everyone is leaving, etc. I'm not bummed at all. Me neither, it's time for other colleagues to exhibit. It was perfect for Tanya to be in 2 seasons; anything more would've been tedious. I feel like recycling characters takes away from the current season's actors too. Yeah she's a hot mess, distilled ( I. 提炼精华. to get or show only the most important part of something. If a thought or idea is distilled from previous thoughts, ideas, or experiences, it comes from them. If it is distilled into something, it becomes part of that thing. Reviews are distilled from articles previously published in the main column. Eventually passion was distilled into the natural beauty of a balmy night. The material below is a distillation of his work. Now, with the looming tariffs deepening the sense of betrayal felt across Canada, many of Gretzky's countrymen are directing and distilling their anger toward their once-untouchable hockey hero. be distilled into 提炼, 简化, 精简 Over 80 hours of footage have been distilled into these 40 minutes. II. 蒸馏. to make a liquid stronger or purer by heating it until it changes to a gas and then cooling it so that it changes back into a liquid: Some strong alcoholic drinks such as whisky are made by distilling. 提纯. If a liquid such as whiskey or water is distilled, it is heated until it changes into steam or vapor and then cooled until it becomes liquid again. This is usually done in order to make it pure. The whiskey had been distilled in 1926 and sat quietly maturing until 1987. Any faults in the original cider stood out sharply after distillation. 提炼. If an oil or liquid is distilled from a plant, it is produced by a process which extracts the most essential part of the plant. To distill a plant means to produce an oil or liquid from it by this process. The oil is distilled from the berries of this small tree. The distillation of rose petals to produce rosewater almost certainly originated in Ancient Persia. ) American rich tourist. What's not to love? I agree. The ditsy 傻傻笨笨的, 傻大姐似的 part got old for me in Season 1. She WAS funny in Season 2. But there were enough good characters to carry the show. Just like Season 3. We don't need repeat characters. I thought that was what made the show unique. Plus someone dying. She's a reflection of how she was raised, but so cliche that gets funny with the brilliant performance of Coolidge. She tries to do good and help others (as long as this doesn't create conflict with her personal interests, as she's spoiled and self centered). Tanya is a despicable character. But she's also rooted in reality (as in, there are real people who are much like this character), and she's interesting. I thought the whole point of this show was to indulge in schadenfreude [ˈʃɑːd(ə)nˌfrɔɪdə]? Who wants perfect, likeable characters anyway, how dull. This ain't 7th Heaven! But she is without a doubt the weakest aspect of the entire show for me and I'm glad she is gone and can't come back. Exactly as you said—I don't want to yuck others' yum. I was bored of her schtick ( = shtick [ʃtɪk] [mainly US, informal] the type of humour typical of a comedian (= person whose job is to make people laugh). An entertainer's schtick is a series of funny or entertaining things that they say or do. Such stories are all part of his schtick. Pratfalls and other physical gags are typical of Carey's shtick. ) after one episode. Utterly frustrating character to watch on screen, sue me. I liked the character but in small doses 少量的, and honestly I prefer each season to be separate. I liked Tanya in S2 but I'm still not sure how I feel about Belinda and Greg being in S3, this continuation of one storyline (especially as it gets into the mildly ludicrous coincidences like wtf is Greg hanging out at this resort for, the one Belinda just happens to be sent to). Season 3 already has Victoria if we want some rich disconnected 疏离的, 不管世事的, 不谙世事的, 与世隔绝的 woman who's saying funny things (that's why I hope it's Parker Posey's only season, because I don't want the character to become totally ridiculized). I just love the way Mike White writes unhinged 精神错乱的 ( Deranged 精神错乱的, Lunatic, Crazed, Maniacal 疯癫, Delirious 神志不清、语无伦次, Off the rails 偏离常态、行为失常. Frantic 发狂似的、狂乱. Frenzied – 疯狂的、狂乱的. Erratic – 古怪、不规则、不稳定. Overwrought – 过度紧张、焦虑. Bonkers – 疯癫, 英式俚语. Loony – 疯子、疯癫. Nuts – 疯狂、神经质. Batty – 古怪、发疯, 偏轻松语气. Off one's rocker – 疯狂、不理智. Out to lunch – 神志不清、精神游离. Psycho – 疯狂、变态(带有极端和暴力倾向的含义). Rabid – 狂暴的、极端偏执. Demented – 疯狂失智. Madcap – 鲁莽的、轻率疯狂. Chaotic – 混乱无序. loopy I. (slang) Under the influence of alcohol or a narcotic; drunk. II. Idiotic; crazy. strange, unusual, or silly. slightly mad, crazy, or stupid: "a loopy grin 傻笑". He must have gone completely loopy to give up a job like that. loony Insane. Very silly, absurd. silly or stupid: He had lots of loony ideas about education. ) women, there always seems to be a sort of affection he has for the character despite the way he lampoons a certain type of woman. I think a lot of people just like Jennifer Coolidge's sorta perma-tipsy ( perma- 总是, 永远都是的 permanent. "a state of perma-crisis". ) slurring vibe and that's exactly why I can't stand her LOL. I feel the same way. Her voice just gets on my nerves. Plus, her character was inconsiderate, selfish, and quite the airhead 两脑空空, 大脑空空, 没脑子的人 ( a scatterbrained, stupid, or simple-minded person; dolt: Even though she's crazy about surfing, she's not the bikini-babe airhead you might think.). The casting of Jennifer Coolidge was such a genius move because no matter how absurd and ridiculous Tanya may seem, she's impossible to completely dislike due to the strange sweetness and naivety Coolidge injects into her nature. I get that Tanya has some kind of cluster B personality disorder (any mental health professionals care to chime in? Cluster B personality disorders ( B群 人格障碍, 人格异常, 又称"病态/变态/反社会人格") are a group of conditions that involve dramatic, emotional, or erratic behaviors. People with these disorders may have difficulty regulating their emotions and maintaining relationship. There are four cluster B personality disorders: antisocial, borderline, histrionic, and narcissistic. Personality disorders are deeply ingrained, distressful ways of thinking, feeling, and acting that stray from standard cultural expectations of how people typically think, feel, and act. histrionic [ˌhɪs.triˈɒn.ɪk] 情绪夸张的, 情绪化的 adj. disapproving very emotional and energetic, but not sincere or without real meaning. (of behavior) showing a lot of emotion in order to persuade others or attract attention. If you refer to someone's behaviour as histrionic, you are critical of it because it is very dramatic, exaggerated, and insincere. Dorothea let out a histrionic groan. a histrionic performance. a histrionic outburst. She put on a histrionic display of grief at the funeral. melodramatic [ˌmel.ə.drəˈmæt.ɪk] showing much stronger emotions than are necessary or usual for a situation. tending to behave or show emotion in ways that are more extreme than usual: I've always been a little melodramatic. a melodramatic speech. hammy [ˈhami] adj. I. informal 夸张的. 挤眉瞪眼的. 不自然的表演. (of acting or an actor) exaggerated or over-theatrical. used to describe an actor or acting that is unnatural and uses too much emotion: a hammy performance. "there is some hammy acting". He's been lingering in the wings for weeks, but like an Aussie political Kabuki show, Donald Trump's form is starting to cast a shadow over the campaign. And just like any hammy performance, both of our leading candidates are adopting the brace position. The day kicked off with the release of a report in Washington DC by the US trade office detailing America's trade grievances with Australia. a. (of an actor) overacting or tending to overact. b. (of a play, performance, etc) overacted or exaggerated. II. (of a hand or thigh) thick and solid. "he often pounds one hammy fist into the other".) and those can come with a tendency to be narcissistic in certain ways, but the saddest thing about Tanya is she doesn't seem to realise just how ill she is, and the money has acted as both a buffer and a shield from the real world. And their wealth may even become a hindrance 阻力, 阻碍 in certain cases.
