类别二:口语常用表达
难度:5
掌握程度:理解
表示同意
1.that's a given
听力原文:
A: You mean, like get my resume together and wear a suit?
B: That's a given.
意思:那是一定的
2.tell me about it
听力原文:
Student: Yeah, I never know how much to include. You know…where to draw the line?
Professor: Tell me about it! All writers struggle with that one.
意思:可不是吗,你说的完全正确。
3.people skill
听力原文:
Professor: OK, The technology support department needs people to work its helpdesk. It’s basically a customer service job, answering questions, helping people solve their computer problems, give you a chance to develop your people skills.
意思:人际交往能力
4.odd hours
听力原文:
Coordinator: Well, there's always the stage at the student theatre. Though it's a long shot, we can look at the schedule. There might be some odd hours free.
意思:不正常的时间(很早或很晚)
5.far-fetched
听力原文:
You see, venom alters biological functions in the same way certain drugs do, and the big benefit of drugs made from snakes venom would be that they target only certain cells, so maybe that’ll create fewer side effects. Now, it sounds far-fetched, venom is the basis for human drugs.
意思:遥不可及