1、Section Grammar 口语化的习语语法图解探究发现I m way beyond a shy or reserved person, but I m wired up every day, like most of my friends. (a short way past/a long way past)What is really worrying is that no one I know, including myself, could go cold turkey. (something less frequently/stop doing something complet
2、ely)Alcoholics who want to quit drinking can avoid booze, but how do we give up our phones? (alcoholic drinks/soft drinks)We re hardwired in, but we re more disconnected than ever. (be born with the character/work like a computer)I adore that singer. (like)You look so pretty in that dress! (attracti
3、ve/beautiful)The game was pretty good. (very)我的发现口语化的习语从形式上可以为名词(短语),如句、句;也可为动词(短语),如句、句、句;也可为形容词(短语)/副词(短语),如句、句。 一、口语化的习语英语的语言分为正式语与非正式语,口语化的习语属于非正式语,用在特定的语境中可以使句子更加形象生动。此类习语在英语学习中是比较难的一部分内容,掌握此类习语,首先要根据句子判断它是属于哪一类词汇,如名词(短语)、动词(短语)、形容词(短语)/副词(短语)等。其次要根据所在句子的语境,猜出它的含义。最后查词典进一步核实它的确切含义。二、几类口语化的习语1名词
4、(短语)I am a movie buff and I often go to the cinema at weekends. (fan)My folks can always give me good advice when I need it from them.(the members of your family, especially your parents)I have got a lot of stuff to do today so I have no time to play with you. (things)It rained cats and dogs that da
5、y and my shirt was wet through. (rain heavily)2动词(短语)When I feel under the weather, I just take a shower, which makes me feel less uncomfortable. (feel sick)I often go to the gym to let off steam. (release pressure)We have been tired recently so we need kick back and relax. (have a rest and relax)I
6、wold rather hang out with my friends than watch TV at home. (play)3形容词(短语)/副词(短语)I hate the food in that cafeteria, which is totally gross. (very unpleasant) The old sayings are meaningful but corny as well. (old and uninteresting)That s corny, but I still have to repeat that you should be careful i
7、n your trip. (used too often to to be interesting)I got a chance to pay a visit to the theme park. Wow! That was really awesome.(enjoyable/very good)根据语境,用英语解释下列黑体单词或短语的含义。1I hope some day speaking English would just be a snap for me.be an easy thing2He was way of base when he said money would solve
8、 all the problems in this world. totally wrong3Bringing up a family when you re unemployed is no picnic. be difficult 4Having to work late every day is a drag.a boring thing 5Be sure to check out those fun places there.experience 6He d been feeling blue all week because he hadn t pass the exam.sad 7
9、I get cold feet whenever I have to speak in front of a crowd.feel nervous and afraid 8That party last night was really out of this world!wonderful9I heard that you were going on a trip abroad. Have a good of it.Have a good time 10Ladies and Gentlemen, it is my pleasant duty to ask our distinguished guest speaker to take the floor.give a speech/representation