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  • 1.Clear the air 消除误会

    To settle a dispute and restore good relations

    Example: We had a meeting with the workers, and I think we’ve cleared the air now。

    2.Be in the air 将要发生的事情

    The feeling or idea that something new is about to happen or is going to change。

    Example: From the arguments going on at the meeting, it seems that a change in policy is in the air。

    3.A bad egg 缺乏道德的人

    Somebody who has no moral principles and should be avoided

    Example: You mustn’t lend Tim money, he’s a bad egg. You’ll never see him or your money again!

    4.Cost an arm and a leg 极其昂贵

    To be very expensive

    Example: I love that fur coat. However, I don’t think I’m going to buy it because it costs an arm and a leg。

    5.In the balance 未知的,不可预测的

    Said when the outcome1 of a situation is unknown or unpredictable

    Example: His career as a pilot is in the balance, as his eyesight does not seem good enough。

    6.In the Bag 稳操胜券

    Said of an achievement which is secure

    Example: We have the deal in the bag. The client came in this morning to sign the agreement。

    7.Drive a hard bargain 极力讨价还价

    To have the negotiating2 strength and skills to get the most advantageous3 price and conditions

    Example: Amanda is negotiating the best price from the suppliers. She drives a hard bargain。

    8.Ring a bell 看上去或听起来非常熟悉

    To look, sound or seem familiar

    Example: That face rings a bell, where have I seen him before?

    9.Tighten4 one’s belt 节衣缩食

    To cut down on spending because there is less income than before

    Example: Now you are out of work, you’ll have to tighten your belt and give up buying new clothes and going out so often。

    10.Kill two birds with one stone 一石二鸟

    To complete two tasks together, with less effort than doing them separately

    Example: Since I’d gone to the store to buy some bread, I thought ofkilling two birds with one stone and invited Mr. Biggs to the party。

     6级    英语谚语 
     单词标签: outcome  negotiating  advantageous  tighten 


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    1 outcome [ˈaʊtkʌm] 60ryR   第6级
    n.结果,出口,演变
    参考例句:
    • The outcome of the experiment is in the lap of the gods. 实验结果尚难预料。
    • The outcome of the war is hard to foretell. 战争胜负难以预卜。
    2 negotiating [nɪ'ɡəʊʃɪeɪtɪŋ] 77d3bbc43fbb290e3414718dd6f23bab   第6级
    n. 谈判 动词negotiate的现在分词
    参考例句:
    • They were coerced into negotiating a settlement. 他们被迫通过谈判解决。
    • We want to get all the parties back to the negotiating table. 我们想把有关各方拉回到谈判桌上来。
    3 advantageous [ˌædvənˈteɪdʒəs] BK5yp   第7级
    adj.有利的;有帮助的
    参考例句:
    • Injections of vitamin C are obviously advantageous. 注射维生素C显然是有利的。
    • You're in a very advantageous position. 你处于非常有利的地位。
    4 tighten [ˈtaɪtn] 9oYwI   第7级
    vt.&vi.(使)变紧;(使)绷紧
    参考例句:
    • Turn the screw to the right to tighten it. 向右转动螺钉把它拧紧。
    • Some countries tighten monetary policy to avoid inflation. 一些国家实行紧缩银根的货币政策,以避免通货膨胀。

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