英文成语与典故ppt课件.ppt
认识到了贫困户贫困的根本原因,才能开始对症下药,然后药到病除。近年来国家对扶贫工作高度重视,已经展开了“精准扶贫”项目(1)Idioms of Sportshttp:/ from sports and games源自运动的成语Baseball棒球Boxing拳击Cards扑克Gambling赌博Football足球Tennis网球Idiom studyhttp:/ hit,lthrow a curve ball,loff base,lout of left field,lright off the bat,lhit-and-run,lhit or miss,lhit it offidiomshttp:/ ones punches,lhit below the belt,lagainst/on the ropes,lthrow in the towel,lsaved by the bell,ldown for the count,lthrow ones hat into the ring,ldown and outidiomshttp:/ suit,lshuffle the cardsidiomshttp:/ chip,lThe die is castlsweep the board,lHave an ace/card up ones sleeve,lPut ones cards on the table,labove board,lcall ones bluff,lshow ones handidiomshttp:/ the ball at ones feet,lkick off,lkeep the ball rollingidiomshttp:/ know the film will make a hit.我知道这部电影会受欢迎成语:a hit汉语翻译:轰动一时受他人欢迎的成功 例句http:/ boss threw us a curve ball when he announced that each employee would have to bring his own food to the company picnic.老板宣布每个职工自己带食物参加公司野餐时,我们都感到惊讶。成语:throw a curve ball汉语翻译:虚晃一枪使人惊讶 例句http:/ cost estimate was far away off base,higher than warranted by current prices for labor and materials.他的成本估计太离谱了,不合理地远远高于目前劳力和材料的价格。成语:Off base 汉语翻译:离谱 例句http:/ silly proposals for solving the problem came out of left field.他那解决问题的愚蠢倡议牛头不对马嘴。成语:Out of left field汉语翻译:毫不相干例句http:/ off the bat I knew she was the girl for me.一瞬间,我明白了,她就是我的心上人。成语:Right off the bat汉语翻译:立刻,马上例句http:/ was hurt in a hit-and-run accident-the guilty driver got away.他在车祸中受伤了,肇事司机撞了人就逃跑了成语:Hit-and-run汉语翻译:肇事后逃离现场 例句http:/ was no planning to it.It was just a hit or miss traveling我并没有什么计划,只是漫游而已。成语:hit or miss汉语翻译:听天由命,漫无目的 例句http:/ hit it off with the whole class.他跟全班同学相处融洽。But somehow,tis seldom or neverThe two hit it off as they should;成语:hit it off汉语翻译:相处融洽 例句http:/ English teacher doesnt pull any punches when it comes to discipline.She maintains an orderly classroom.每当涉及纪律,我的英语老师批评起来不留情。她保持住一个有序的教室。成语:Pull ones punches汉语翻译:手下留情 例句http:/ was hitting below the belt for Mr.Jones rival to tell people about a crime that Mr.Jones committed when he was a young boy.琼斯先生的对手把琼斯年幼时犯的罪行张扬出去,这种做法太卑鄙了成语:hit below the belt汉语翻译:暗箭伤人 例句http:/ having been turned down twice for a loan,John was against the ropes when he asked a third bank to finance the car he had agreed to buy.约翰两次贷款均遭拒绝,当他向第三家银行为他决定要买的车贷款时,他到了山穷水尽的地步了。成语:against/on the ropes汉语翻译:山穷水尽,岌岌可危例句http:/ they found out he was receiving bribes,the Senator knew it was time to throw in the towel.当他们发现他收受贿赂时,那参议员明白收场的时候到了 成语:Throw in the towel汉语翻译:撒手不干;拱手认输 例句http:/ couldnt put off explaining his absence any longer,but then Bill arrived and I was saved by the bell.成语:saved by the bell汉语翻译:及时获救,幸免于难 例句http:/ sales have gone down a lot this year.Unless they pick up the next few months and we can get a new loan from our bank,Im scared the company will go down for the count.我们的销售额今年下降了很多,除非今后几个月生意好转,而且我们能再次从银行得到贷款,恐怕公司要彻底完蛋了。成语:down for the count 汉语翻译:处境不妙,坐以待毙例句http:/ seems confident enough,I think he is ready to throw his hat into the ring.他看起来信心百倍,我想他已经蠢蠢欲动了。成语:throw ones hat into the ring汉语翻译:跃跃欲试 例句http:/ father has been down and out ever since the factory closed.自从工厂关闭后,她的父亲一直贫困潦倒,灰心丧志。成语:down and out汉语翻译:彻底失败,落魄,潦倒 例句http:/ is not satisfied with the arrangement and decides to have the cards shuffled.他不满意这样的安排,准备全盘更换。成语:shuffle the cards汉语翻译:全面更换,重新洗牌例句http:/ diamonds were led,he had to follow suit.别人出方块,他也得跟着出。One of the major banks has lowered its interest rates and the other banks are expected to follow suit.有一家大银行已降低了利率,其他银行也准会照样做的。成语:follow suit汉语翻译:照做;依葫芦画瓢 例句http:/ party swept the board in the election.我党在选举中几乎获得全数的席位。成语:sweep the board汉语翻译:囊括,大获全胜 例句http:/ competition is very keen and all the contestants have an ace up their sleeve.这竞赛十分激烈,所有参赛者都会使出他们的看家本领。成语:Have an ace/card up ones sleeve汉语翻译:看家本领,锦囊妙计例句http:/ your cards on the table and tell me if you really want to cooperate with me.打开天窗说亮话,你是否愿意跟我合作成语:Put ones cards on the table汉语翻译:打开天窗说亮话,开诚布公例句http:/ might as well have it open and above board.我们还是把这件事公开为好。成语:above board汉语翻译:公开的,正大光明的 例句http:/ a damned blackmailer.Ive a good mind to call your bluff.你这该死的讹诈者,我倒很想请你把底牌亮出来看看哩。成语:call ones bluff汉语翻译:揭穿某人骗局,揭底 例句http:/ the issue comes up for discussion,he will have to show his hand.当这个问题提出来讨论时,他就非表明自己的观点不可了。成语:show ones hand汉语翻译:摊牌,公布自己的打算 例句http:/ still has too much to reclaim to become a blue chip in the near future.农业仍大有开拓余地在不久的将来会成为获利极丰的产业。成语:blue chip汉语翻译:蓝筹,升值快速之物例句http:/ key is to seek expert opinion before the die is cast as what is done cannot be undone.一旦生米已经煮成熟饭,就无法更改了,所以关键是趁来得及,早点去征求专家们的意见。成语:The die is cast.汉语翻译:木已成舟,事已定局 例句http:/ have the ball at your feet,dont miss the chance.你稳操胜券,不要错过这个机会。成语:have the ball at ones feet汉语翻译:稳操胜券 例句http:/ kicked off a ten day tour of China with a party in Beijing.他们在北京搞了个聚会,以此开始对中国的十天旅行。成语:kick off汉语翻译:踢开,开始例句http:/ inquired whether we had known Powell.Then there was a pause.To keep the ball rolling I asked if this Powell was remarkable in any way.他问我们是否认识保尔接着一阵静寂为了使谈话不中断,我问保尔先生有哪些不平凡的地方。成语:keep the ball rolling汉语翻译:不中断,继续下去例句http:/ love例句:Forty-Love middle|aged couple|playing ten|nis When|the game|ends and|they go|home The|net will|still be|be-tween|them 汉语翻译:大势已去 例句http:/ 1/7Now,WORDS AND THEIR STORIES,a program in Special English by the Voice Now,WORDS AND THEIR STORIES,a program in Special English by the Voice of America.of America.It is surprising how many expressions that Americans use every day came It is surprising how many expressions that Americans use every day came from the card game of poker.For example,you hear the expression,from the card game of poker.For example,you hear the expression,1 1)ace ace in the holein the hole,used by many people who would never think of going near a,used by many people who would never think of going near a poker table.An ace in the hole is an argument,plan or thing kept hidden poker table.An ace in the hole is an argument,plan or thing kept hidden until needed.It is used especially when it can turn failure into until needed.It is used especially when it can turn failure into success.success.http:/ 2/7In poker and most card games,the ace is the highest and most valuable In poker and most card games,the ace is the highest and most valuable card.It is often a winning card.In one kind of poker game,the first card.It is often a winning card.In one kind of poker game,the first card to each player is given face down.A player does not show this card card to each player is given face down.A player does not show this card to the other players.The other cards are dealt face up.The players bet to the other players.The other cards are dealt face up.The players bet money each time they receive another card.money each time they receive another card.No one knows until the end of the game whose hidden card is the winner.No one knows until the end of the game whose hidden card is the winner.Often,the ace in the hole wins the game.Often,the ace in the hole wins the game.http:/ 3/7Smart card players,especially those who play for large amounts of money,closely watch the person who deals the cards.They are watching to make sure he is dealing honestly.They want to be sure that he is not dealing off the bottom of the stack of cards.A dealer who is doing that has stacked the deck.He has fixed the cards so that he will get higher cards.He will win and you will lose.http:/ 4/7The expression,The expression,2 2)dealing off the bottomdealing off the bottom,now,now means cheating in business,as well as in cards.means cheating in business,as well as in cards.And when someone tells you that And when someone tells you that 3 3)the cards are the cards are stacked againststacked against you,he is saying you do not have a you,he is saying you do not have a chance to succeed.chance to succeed.In a poker game you do not want to let your In a poker game you do not want to let your opponents know if your cards are good or bad.So opponents know if your cards are good or bad.So having a poker face is important.having a poker face is important.4 4)A poker faceA poker face never shows any emotion,never expresses either never shows any emotion,never expresses either good or bad feelings.No one can learn by good or bad feelings.No one can learn by looking at your face if your cards are good or looking at your face if your cards are good or bad.bad.http:/ 5/7People now use poker face in everyday speech to describe someone who shows no emotion.Someone who has a poker face usually is good at bluffingbluffing.Bluffing is trying to trick a person into believing something about you that is not true.http:/ 6/7In poker,you bluff when you bet heavily on a poor hand.The idea is make the other players believe you have strong cards and are sure to win.If they believe you,they are likely to drop out of the game.This means you win the money they have bet.You can do a better job of bluffing if you hold your cards close to your You can do a better job of bluffing if you hold your cards close to your vest.You hold your cards close to you so no one can see what you have.vest.You hold your cards close to you so no one can see what you have.http:/ 7/7In everyday speech,In everyday speech,5 5)holding your cards close to your vestholding your cards close to your vest means not means not letting other know what you are doing or thinking.You are keeping you letting other know what you are doing or thinking.You are keeping you plans secret.plans secret.We are not bluffing when we say we hope you have enjoyed todays program.We are not bluffing when we say we hope you have enjoyed todays program.This Special English program,WORDS AND THEIR STORIES,was written by This Special English program,WORDS AND THEIR STORIES,was written by Marilyn Rice Christiano.This is Bob Doughty.Marilyn Rice Christiano.This is Bob Doughty.http:/ to dictation 1.ace in the hole2.dealing off the bottom3.the cards are stacked against 4.A poker face 5.holding your cards close to your 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