第一條:
a bunch of
this express is so useful because it describes a large number or a lot. Most ppl don't just have one problem ,they have a bunch, and most ppl don't have one friend, they have a bunch. One thing is for sure... you will hear this expression a bunch of times in movies and everyday American conversions.
For examle:
We're a buch of crazy English learners.
You're a bunch of fools.
I have a bunch of friends.
They are a bunch of nuts.( 他們是一群瘋子)
I gave her a bunch of flowers.
I have a bunch of problmes.
You're a bunch of assholes.
I invited a bunch of friends over for a party.
She has a whole bunch of problems she wants to discuss.
I can't go out. I 've got a bunch of studying to do.
She knows kids because she's got a whole bunch of herself.
I've got a bunch of papers to grade (我有一堆作文要修改)
Theres's a bunch of people to see you (有很多人來見你)
We had a whole bunch of food left over ofter the party.
Thanks a bunch.
Special comments:
Movies lines are not only a fun way to learn English , but also a good way to prepare for TOEFL. This expression apprears in countless movies and the TOFEL exam.
第二條：
A Great Shock 巨大的震驚
His death is a great shock to us.
Getting promoted was a great shock, i really didn't expect it.
Their divorce was a great shock to everyone.
Princess Diana's death was a great shock to the world.
第三條：
a happy ending 好聚好散，圓滿的結(jié)局
I always like a happy ending.(我喜歡圓滿的結(jié)局)
I don't think there will be a happy ending for those two. (我想他們倆不會(huì)有什么好的結(jié)局)
第四條：
A-list 的，秀的，最酷的
在美國(guó)學(xué)校里面分?jǐn)?shù)以A為分，因此凡是能上A名單的，不論是學(xué)生，社會(huì)人士，都是秀的，但對(duì)學(xué)生來說，不一定都是指成績(jī)，凡是在學(xué)校里出風(fēng)頭的健將，學(xué)生會(huì)主席，樂隊(duì)的指揮，拉拉隊(duì)的隊(duì)員等。都屬于學(xué)生中的風(fēng)云人物，也是學(xué)生大眾暗戀的對(duì)象，大家都希望能和他們交朋友，成為他們中間的一分子。
Every girl dreams of dating A-list guys.
He wants a job at an A-list compay.
Beijing University and Qinghua University are China's A-list schools.(北大＆清華是中國(guó)一流的大學(xué))
第五條：
a little bird told me 有人告訴我
I know but I will not tell u how ,or from whom , i know.
我知道，但是我不告訴你我是通過什么方式活從誰(shuí)那里得知的。
例如：
A: How did you know I was getting married?
B: A little bird told me.
A: A little bird told me that you were mad at me yesterday.
B: Well, I'm not that mad any more so don't worry abt it.
第六條：
a little too far 有點(diǎn)過分了
it's used to criticize other's overdone behavior.
this phrase is perfect for the person who likes to tease his friends. Sometimes teasing is funny, but sometimes it can be hurtful. Then you need to remind the person they have gone a little too far~~~~~~~~
例如：
You have gone a little too far this time.
I think my father has gone far a little too far. He even tried to choose my girlfriend~~~
我覺得我父親有點(diǎn)太過分了，他竟然替我挑選女朋友。
George Bush has gone a little too far in his foreign policy.
喬治。布什的外交政策有點(diǎn)過火～
A: Why did you beat him?
B: He pushed me a little too far. (他欺人太甚)
A: I feel so sorry , but i didn't mean it.
B: You never know when to stop,you always go a little too far.
第七條：
A lot of people change careers in midlife 很多人中途改行
A: John has gone back to school to get his graduate degre and become a teacher.
B: But he's 45, and a business.
A: A lot of people are changing careers in midlife because of the economy and just plain boredom.
(因?yàn)榻?jīng)濟(jì)的原因或厭倦了老本行，很多人中途改行）
B: Manybe it's good . It'll give him a challenge, and the students will benefit from his business experience.
(這也許是好事，對(duì)他來說是挑戰(zhàn)，學(xué)生們會(huì)從他的商業(yè)經(jīng)歷中獲益）
第八條：
a lousy choice of words (口不擇言，出言不遜）
He called you 娃哈哈? it was a lousy choice of words . ( 他叫你潑婦？ 他真是口不擇言?。。?BR> 額外成就感： 五的形容詞 Lousy
Lousy 糟糕的，無用的，蹩腳的，污*的，令人作嘔的，討厭的，
American love the word "lousy". It is a great way to describe something that displease you in any way. the food at the restaurant was lousy and so was my date!!!
This food is lousy. Do I have to eat it?
His health has been lousy. (他的健康狀況近來很糟糕）
He felt realy lousy thenext morning (第二天早上他感到身體及不舒服）
He tried to sell me his lousy car (他想把他那破車賣給我）
It's lousy of you not to have taken me last night. (你昨天晚上不帶我去，真是討厭)
He gave me a lousy "C" for this paper. (他給我的這份作業(yè)打了個(gè)倒霉的“C”）
My lousy friend just lost his lousy job again(我那蹩腳的朋友又一次失去了他那蹩腳的工作）
The movie was lousy. (這部電影真差勁兒）
I don't want to hear your lousy excuses. (我不想聽你那些讓人惡心的借口。）
a bunch of
this express is so useful because it describes a large number or a lot. Most ppl don't just have one problem ,they have a bunch, and most ppl don't have one friend, they have a bunch. One thing is for sure... you will hear this expression a bunch of times in movies and everyday American conversions.
For examle:
We're a buch of crazy English learners.
You're a bunch of fools.
I have a bunch of friends.
They are a bunch of nuts.( 他們是一群瘋子)
I gave her a bunch of flowers.
I have a bunch of problmes.
You're a bunch of assholes.
I invited a bunch of friends over for a party.
She has a whole bunch of problems she wants to discuss.
I can't go out. I 've got a bunch of studying to do.
She knows kids because she's got a whole bunch of herself.
I've got a bunch of papers to grade (我有一堆作文要修改)
Theres's a bunch of people to see you (有很多人來見你)
We had a whole bunch of food left over ofter the party.
Thanks a bunch.
Special comments:
Movies lines are not only a fun way to learn English , but also a good way to prepare for TOEFL. This expression apprears in countless movies and the TOFEL exam.
第二條：
A Great Shock 巨大的震驚
His death is a great shock to us.
Getting promoted was a great shock, i really didn't expect it.
Their divorce was a great shock to everyone.
Princess Diana's death was a great shock to the world.
第三條：
a happy ending 好聚好散，圓滿的結(jié)局
I always like a happy ending.(我喜歡圓滿的結(jié)局)
I don't think there will be a happy ending for those two. (我想他們倆不會(huì)有什么好的結(jié)局)
第四條：
A-list 的，秀的，最酷的
在美國(guó)學(xué)校里面分?jǐn)?shù)以A為分，因此凡是能上A名單的，不論是學(xué)生，社會(huì)人士，都是秀的，但對(duì)學(xué)生來說，不一定都是指成績(jī)，凡是在學(xué)校里出風(fēng)頭的健將，學(xué)生會(huì)主席，樂隊(duì)的指揮，拉拉隊(duì)的隊(duì)員等。都屬于學(xué)生中的風(fēng)云人物，也是學(xué)生大眾暗戀的對(duì)象，大家都希望能和他們交朋友，成為他們中間的一分子。
Every girl dreams of dating A-list guys.
He wants a job at an A-list compay.
Beijing University and Qinghua University are China's A-list schools.(北大＆清華是中國(guó)一流的大學(xué))
第五條：
a little bird told me 有人告訴我
I know but I will not tell u how ,or from whom , i know.
我知道，但是我不告訴你我是通過什么方式活從誰(shuí)那里得知的。
例如：
A: How did you know I was getting married?
B: A little bird told me.
A: A little bird told me that you were mad at me yesterday.
B: Well, I'm not that mad any more so don't worry abt it.
第六條：
a little too far 有點(diǎn)過分了
it's used to criticize other's overdone behavior.
this phrase is perfect for the person who likes to tease his friends. Sometimes teasing is funny, but sometimes it can be hurtful. Then you need to remind the person they have gone a little too far~~~~~~~~
例如：
You have gone a little too far this time.
I think my father has gone far a little too far. He even tried to choose my girlfriend~~~
我覺得我父親有點(diǎn)太過分了，他竟然替我挑選女朋友。
George Bush has gone a little too far in his foreign policy.
喬治。布什的外交政策有點(diǎn)過火～
A: Why did you beat him?
B: He pushed me a little too far. (他欺人太甚)
A: I feel so sorry , but i didn't mean it.
B: You never know when to stop,you always go a little too far.
第七條：
A lot of people change careers in midlife 很多人中途改行
A: John has gone back to school to get his graduate degre and become a teacher.
B: But he's 45, and a business.
A: A lot of people are changing careers in midlife because of the economy and just plain boredom.
(因?yàn)榻?jīng)濟(jì)的原因或厭倦了老本行，很多人中途改行）
B: Manybe it's good . It'll give him a challenge, and the students will benefit from his business experience.
(這也許是好事，對(duì)他來說是挑戰(zhàn)，學(xué)生們會(huì)從他的商業(yè)經(jīng)歷中獲益）
第八條：
a lousy choice of words (口不擇言，出言不遜）
He called you 娃哈哈? it was a lousy choice of words . ( 他叫你潑婦？ 他真是口不擇言?。。?BR> 額外成就感： 五的形容詞 Lousy
Lousy 糟糕的，無用的，蹩腳的，污*的，令人作嘔的，討厭的，
American love the word "lousy". It is a great way to describe something that displease you in any way. the food at the restaurant was lousy and so was my date!!!
This food is lousy. Do I have to eat it?
His health has been lousy. (他的健康狀況近來很糟糕）
He felt realy lousy thenext morning (第二天早上他感到身體及不舒服）
He tried to sell me his lousy car (他想把他那破車賣給我）
It's lousy of you not to have taken me last night. (你昨天晚上不帶我去，真是討厭)
He gave me a lousy "C" for this paper. (他給我的這份作業(yè)打了個(gè)倒霉的“C”）
My lousy friend just lost his lousy job again(我那蹩腳的朋友又一次失去了他那蹩腳的工作）
The movie was lousy. (這部電影真差勁兒）
I don't want to hear your lousy excuses. (我不想聽你那些讓人惡心的借口。）