drop dead
英文释义:An expression of anger, rejection, or indignation toward someone.
中文释义:用于表达愤怒之情
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补充:drop-dead 极其引人注目的,Drop-dead gorgeous 倾国倾城
drop in someone’s lap
英文释义:Give to someone suddenly or without warning.
中文释义:毫无预警地给某人某物
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drop in the bucket
英文释义:A very small quantity, especially one that is too small
中文释义:数量很少,沧海一粟
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补充:inversely proportional to 与…成反比
drop like flies
英文释义:Rapidly collapse, die, or drop out, usually referring to a group rather than an individual
中文释义:人们大批量地死亡,退出
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补充:keep from 阻止
classic pattern 经典图形
what gives?出什么事儿了?
drop names
英文释义:Refer to important persons as acquaintances in order to impress the listener.
中文释义:为了给听众留下印象,提及相识的重要的人的名字
例文:Her habit of dropping names made everyone very skeptical about her veracity.
drop the ball
英文释义:Make an error; miss an opportunity.
中文释义:犯错误,错失机会
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drown one’s sorrows
英文释义:Drink liquor to escape one’s unhappiness.
中文释义:借酒浇愁
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drown out
英文释义:Overwhelm with a louder sound
中文释义:把(另一个)声音掩盖
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drum up
英文释义: Bring about by persistent effort
中文释义:招揽,招募,鼓动
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dry as dust
英文释义:Dull, boring
中文释义:枯燥无味
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补充:Don’t get me wrong 不要误解我的意思