习语系列第129期: 复活节英语

作者:Emily   发布时间:2019-12-25

复活节英语

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What is Easter Sunday?

Easter Sunday celebrates Christ’s resurrection [ˌrezəˈrekʃən] from the dead, following the crucifixion [ˌkrusɪˈfɪkʃ(ə)n],It marks the end of Holy Week(the week before Easter), the end of the Lent(March 6 to April 18), and the last day of Easter Triduum(Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter Sunday).

When is Easter Sunday?

Easter is a “movable feast” and does not have a fixed date, but it is always on a Sunday.

What folklore[ˈfoʊkˌlɔr]  is Associated with Easter?

Children like to play Easter Egg Hunt. Whoever finds the most eggs is the winner. The eggs will be colored and filled with candies and chocolate, or even coins. Eggs symbolize new life.

Easter Bunny is a symbol of fertility.

十个习语

crash and burn

英文释义: Fail utterly

中文释义:彻底失败

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crash course 

英文释义:A short, intensive training course

中文释义:速成班

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crash pad

英文释义:A free, temporary lodging place

中文释义:栖息处,防撞垫

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中文释义:carsh 在这里有sleep的意思。

crazy like a fox

英文释义:Seemingly foolish but actually very shrewd and cunning.

中文释义:装疯卖傻

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cream of the crop

英文释义:The best or choicest of anything

中文释义:精英,百里挑一

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creature comfort 

英文释义:Something that contributes to physical comforts, such as food, clothing, or housing.

中文释义:物质享受

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creep up on

英文释义:Advance slowly or stealthily

中文释义:悄悄逼近,袭来

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知识点:hit you over the head 当头棒喝

crew cut

英文释义:A closely cropped haircut, usually for a male, 

中文释义:小平头

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知识点:with a taper 两侧修短

crocodile tears 

英文释义:An insincere display of grief

中文释义:鳄鱼的眼泪

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cross a bridge when one comes to it 

英文释义:Deal with a situation when, and not before, it occurs. 

中文释义:船到桥头自然直

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