101 Slang 俚语 " BraveHeart "《勇敢的心》 " smell " 嗅觉到...，识别...例：My uncle is a good cop, he can smell a criminal from a hundred meters away. I can't tell lies to my dad. He's able to smell a liar just by looking at him.Claic Clips 经典对白 " BraveHeart "《勇敢的心》 Coming through! Make way!lads! （1）" make way " 让路
例：Several buildings were torn down to make way for a new stadium. I know you've spent huge on this project, but everything has to make way for that one. （2）" warm to sb." 开始喜欢...例：Since I've moved to America I've warmed to baseball. After our bo praised me in public.I’ve started to warm to him.102 Slang 俚语 " Ray "《雷》 " make good use " 充分利用
例：You should make good use of your time. I'm not able to make good use of this, so I thought you might like to have it.Claic Clips 经典对白 " Ray "《雷》 Don't you be smarting off to me, boy.（1）" smart off " 刺痛...，使...不舒服 例：Her eyes were smarting from the smoke. Did you just smart off to me? Are you trying to start a fight? （2）" daddy-o " 很酷（用于男性，很酷，在音乐方面很了解，在一个音乐的氛围里）
例:Want to go out and listen to some good jazz, daddy-o? You look good daddy-o. Can I buy you a drink? 103 Slang 俚语 " Ray "《雷》
" small-minded " 眼光狭小，心胸狭小 例：Anyone who is prejudiced against someone because of the color of his skin is small-minded.
Don't be so small-minded!
You should really consider all your options. Claic Clips 经典对白 " Ray "《雷》 Come on now, Goie, don't be so small-minded.
（1）" You have to give to get." 你要付出才会有收获。 例：You have to give to get.
If you want that high-paying job, you will have to work for a long time to get it.
People want to lose weight and get in share without working at it, that’s ridiculous.
You know.You have to give to get.（2）" green " 未成熟的, 无经验的 例:I want everyone to help Duran out.
He's green and could really need some guidance. I'm still green at this, but I can play a few tunes. 104 Slang 俚语 " Ray "《雷》 " play sb." 欺骗...
例：Are you playing me?
Tell me how you really feel! Be honest with me.
If you're playing me, I’m going to be really upset.Claic Clips 经典对白 " Ray "《雷》 （1）" give me some skin " 撞身庆祝 例：Come here brother. Give me some skin! Give me some skin! It's great to see you! （2）" The most " 最好的 例：This place is the most!
Thanks for bringing me here. How do i look? This suit is the most! You look great! 105 Slang 俚语 " Ray "《雷》 " keep sharp " 专注...，很投入
例：I have a deadline; I just need to keep sharp for a few more hours. This is a very important game. I want everyone to keep sharp the whole time.Claic Clips 经典对白 " Ray "《雷》 （1）" beat around the bush " 拐弯抹角
例：Don't beat around the bush, tell me the news! If you have something to tell me, don't beat around the bush.Honey.Just say it.I'm busy. Ok.I'm pregnant.
（2）" You snooze, you lose."（你打瞌睡，你就失败了）你不留神，机会就失去了 例：You snooze, you lose. If you snooze, you lose. This opportunity is in really high demand.106 Slang 俚语 " Ray "《雷》 When your name came up.I jumped at the chance to work with you.I'm a big fan." jump at the chance to do sth." 欣然接受做...例：If you hear of many openings at your company, let me know. I would jump at the chance to work there. I hope that Radiohead plays in Beijing this year.I would jump at the chance to see them in concert.
Claic Clips 经典对白 " Ray "《雷》 Let's try a little change of pace, okay? （1）" change of pace " 改变习惯、兴趣等
例：I usually go to the gym in the mornings before work, but for a change of pace, I’m trying to go after work.（2）" smash "（人或物）很出色；" smash hit " 非常流行的东西 例：That movie was a smash.I don't expect it would be so funny! Hey,come on, come to the party with me.It would be smash.107 Slang 俚语 " Ray "《雷》 Come on man, you’re on the clock.Come on,bob,you're late." on the clock " 工作
例：Get back to work, you’re on the clock. I'm sorry, I can't talk with you right now. I'm on the clock.I’ll call you back later.
Claic Clips 经典对白 " Ray "《雷》 The kids are ready to kick loose.（1）" kick loose " 放松
例：Why don't you just kick loose and relax? Make yourself comfortable, please. When I get home form work, I like to kick loose and just watch a little television.And nobody's taking credit for your talent, but we nourished it.（2）" do one's thing " 做你自己的想做的事 例：Feel free to do your thing.
I like working for myself because it's important for me to be able to do my thing.108Slang 俚语 " Ray "《雷》 " out of sight " 难以置信、太棒了 例：The beach here is out of sight! I could live here!
Mum,the dinner is out of sight. I could eat all of these.Claic Clips 经典对白 " Ray "《雷》（1）" middle of the road " 无所谓，不好也不坏 例：I'm middle of the road.
You should decide.I’m indifferent.
It's really just a middle of the road car.Nothing special.（2）" stand on one's own two feet " 靠...自己站起来
例：I'll help you out this time, but I hope you could be able to stand on your own two feet. I know you love me, but I can stand on my own two feet. You don't have to watch over everything I’m doing.109 Slang 俚语 " Ray "《雷》 That's what they say." go through the roof " 超过预期
例：Ticket sales have gone through the roof! I'm sure we will sell out. Gas prices are going through the roof! I think it's better to take public transportation.Claic Clips 经典对白 " Ray "《雷》 Totally state of the art.（1）" state of the art " 一流的
例：These cars are all built with state of the art engines. I want to be able to afford to help you get a state of the art education.（2）" the works " 都配齐了
例：I'll have the chocolate sundae with the works. This job is a great set-up. It provides several vacations, good pay, nice car, mobile phone the works.110Slang 俚语 " Four Weddings and a Funeral "《四个婚礼和一个葬礼》 " standing by " 准备就绪
例：We have a doctor standing by just in case that something terrible happens. We'll be ready to start in a minute. Ok.Standing by! Claic Clips 经典对白 " Four Weddings and a Funeral "《四个婚礼和一个葬礼》（1）" saint " 圣人, 道德崇高的人, 圣徒
例：Does he often get in trouble at school? No, he’s a little saint.
（2）" out of your league "...与你不相称 例：What do you think of her? That girl is way out of your league.Be careful, you will get hurt. I know you like that car, but you don't have kind of money. Bentley is way out of your league.111Slang 俚语 " Four Weddings and a Funeral "《四个婚礼和一个葬礼》 " sour grapes " 俗话：吃不到葡萄说葡萄酸 例：I saw the new girl today. She's a bit of a dish! He/She is quite tasty! Life isn't always a bowl of cherries. I suppose that is just sour grapes
Claic Clips 经典对白 " Four Weddings and a Funeral "《四个婚礼和一个葬礼》 My job today is to talk about Angus.There are no skeletons in his cupboard.Or so I thought!
I'll come on that in a minute.I would just to say this.
（1）" skeletons in one's cupboard " 家丑，不可告人的秘密
例：Some famous politicians have been trouble by the skeletons in their cupboard.
If you have some skeletons in your cupboard you'd better clear them out.（2）" can't take one's eyes off sb." 一直盯着...看 例：You're just too good to be true. I can't take my eyes off you. She likes you.
She can't take her eyes off you.
112Slang 俚语 " Four Weddings and a Funeral "《四个婚礼一个葬礼》 Could you just give me a sec? Yes, of course, freshen up at will.（片中） " give me a sec " 稍等一下 freshen up 梳妆打扮，整理
例：Before you meet somebody or before a meal, you'd better freshen up .
Claic Clips 经典对白 " Four Weddings and a Funeral " 《四个婚礼一个葬礼》 （1）Your son Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Goat .----the Holy Ghost
He also confuses boys and girls name: John should be a man's name instead of Jane.To be my awful wedded wife .---- to be my lawful wedded wife .
（2）Then suddenly it occurs to the chap that there is a way out of the deadlock.（片中） " deadlock " 陷入僵局 ，平局
例：The traffic is jammed in front and behind, there's no way out of this deadlock. After 90 minutes of soccer the game ended in deadlock at 1-1 Behind The Scenes 特别收录 " Road to Perdition "《毁灭之路》
113 Slang 俚语 " Four Weddings and a Funeral "《四个婚礼和一个葬礼》 " icebreaker/break the ice " 破冰船，打破僵局;打圆场 例：A subtle joke is always a good icebreaker. Lizan and I hadn't spoken for nearly a month, when I broke the ice by asking her to marry me.Claic Clips 经典对白 " Four Weddings and a Funeral "《四个婚礼和一个葬礼》 Hi.（1）" overwhelmed "（感情）特别强烈 例：He was overwhelmed by sadne. When I told him the news he was overwhelmed by joy. I'm overwhelmed by the preure of exams.The truth is.I have met the right person.Only he's not in love with me.And until I stop loving him.（2）" stands a chance " 有可能赢
例：You're much better than her, she doesn't stand a chance. But if you win, you don’t stand a chance of going out with her brother. Do you think I can win? You stand a chance.114 Slang 俚语 " Four Weddings and a Funeral "《四个婚礼和一个葬礼》
" serial monogamist "遵守一夫一妻主义的人(在经常更换恋爱对象的情况下对每段感情都很忠诚,但不等同于花花公子或者花痴) Claic Clips 经典对白 " Four Weddings and a Funeral "《四个婚礼和一个葬礼》（1）" potter along " 溜达，闲逛
例：He's just pottering around the garden. I enjoy pottering around the city at night.（2）" City " 强调
例：You don't have a girlfriend now but after you but this aftershave it will be babe city! How's the party last night? Terrible! Boredom City! I can't believe it.It has been sun city all the week, and now, it rains on our wedding day. It was heartbreak city, I cried all night. 115 " stiff " 守旧的，古板的
例：What do you think of Mike? That guy's not very friendly. Well, you know, he’s a real stiff!
You have to wear a shirt and a tie to teach? Yeah, my bo is a real stiff.
（1）" shopping excursion " 大购物；大采购
例：Last weekend my girlfriend and I went on a shopping excursion and bought lots of new clothes.
Some people travel from Beijing to Hong Kong just for a shopping excursion.（2）" recap " 重新回顾、复习
例：Now for a recap of tonight's language points. Let's recap from last week's program.
116 Slang 俚语 " Four Weddings and a Funeral "《四个婚礼和一个葬礼》 " pop the question " 求婚
例：I really love her and I want to marry her! Have you popped the question yet?
They'd been going out for five years before he popped the question.Claic Clips
（1）" thunderbolt "（原义）雷电；（引申）一见钟情
例：The first time I saw her it was like being struck by a thunderbolt. I like her a lot, but there was no real thunderbolt.
Some people don't expect a thunderbolt.Just someone who looks nice and treats them well.
（2）" face the music " 面对、承担责任
例：You know what you did was wrong and now you've got to face the music.
He maybe think he's got away with it but sooner or later he'll have to face the music.117 Slang 俚语 " American Beauty "《美国丽人》 I need a father who's a role model." role model " 榜样
例：It's really important that children have good role model to learn from.
I've never had a good role model in my life.
Claic Clips 经典对白 " American Beauty "《美国丽人》 Someone really should just put him out of his misery.
（1）" put sb.out of one's misery " 把...的苦难消除掉；帮...解决掉
例：You should just have one more cigarette; it will put you out of your misery at least for a little while.
This animal is very badly injured, it would be better to just kill it; it’ll put it out of its misery.（2）" only child " 独生子/女 扩充: " single " 未婚的 单身
例：It would probably be easier to have an only child, just one to focus on.
I don't want him to be lonely growing up, an only child without any brothers or sisters.118 Slang 俚语 " American Beauty "《美国丽人》 " Nice going " 干的好；（讽刺）干的好
例：Nice going,Duran.I can't believe,you spilled wine all over her on your first date! Did you fall in the mud? Nice going! You'd better go clean up.Claic Clips 经典对白 " American Beauty "《美国丽人》 Both my wife and daughter think I'm this gigantic loser.And they're right.（1）" (gigantic) loser " (绝对的) 失败者 败家 例：No one wants to be my friend. I must be a total loser. Come on,Meng,don't be a loser. Just go talk to her.I（2）" cut corners " 抄近路 走捷径 节省开支 例：I'm not trying to cut corners. I want to do my job right, even if it takes more time. If we cut some corners this month, we could have some extra money by the end of the month. And then, maybe I could buy you a special gift.119 Slang 俚语 " American Beauty "《美国丽人》 " Times are tight." 手头不宽裕 例：I felt bad.I didn't bring any wine or anything, you know, lately times are tight for me.I couldn't afford anything. Honey, if times weren't so tight, I’d take you out to a nice dinner every week.Claic Clips 经典对白 " American Beauty "《美国丽人》（1）" It's just busine." 这只是公事 （不关任何人的事 只是例行公事）
（2）" cut to the chase " 直入主题，直接说
例：Okey, let's cut to the chase: tell me what you want, I'll do my best to help you. Hey, man, she already knows you like her.So just cut to the chase, talk to her. Don't be so nervous!
120 Slang 俚语 " American Beauty "《美国丽人》
" significant other "（两个人关系很近，没有结婚）同居伴侣
例：Most people I know go to movies with a friend or significant other. So, do you have a significant other?
Claic Clips 经典对白 " American Beauty "《美国丽人》
You know,I probably wouldn't even tell you this if I weren't a little tipsy.But i'm in complete awe of you.
（1）" tipsy " 喝多了，头脑有点晕眩的感觉
例：I'm starting to feel a little tipsy, don't let me drive home tonight. If I even have one drink of Bai JIu,I feel tipsy.
I mean, you firm is hands down the Rolls Royce of local real estate firms.and your personal sales record is, it's very intimidating.（2）" hands down " 毫无疑问 毋庸质疑
例：You are the most intelligent and beautiful woman I have ever known, hands down. This is hands down the coolest apartment I have ever seen.121 Slang 俚语 " American Beauty "《美国丽人》
You know, I’d love to sit down with you and just pick your brain." pick one's brain " 请教、讨教
例： If you have some time late, I like to pick your brain about some legal iues. Wouldn't you just love to pick her brain and understand what a woman thinks? Claic Clips 经典对白 " American Beauty "《美国丽人》（1）" personal hero " 偶像 例：Michael Jordan is the best basketball player of all times, he is my personal hero.
Darling, I love you so much, you are my lover, my best friend, I admire you.I’d even say you are my personal hero. I just do these gigs as a cover.I have other sources of income.（2）" as a cover " 用...做掩护
例：I just tell my parents that I am going somewhere to study as a cover. Actually, I’m really going out with my friends.
I usually wear jeans and T-shirt as a cover, so that I can talk to people and find out what they're doing without them knowing who I am.122 Slang 俚语 " American Beauty "《美国丽人》
But my dad interferes le in my life when I pretend to be an upstanding young citizen with a respectable job." an upstanding citizen " 正直的人
例：Hey,man,why are you acting like such upstanding young citizen? No one will find out! Wow,I didn't know you were such upstanding young citizen. Won't you even have one beer with me? Claic Clips 经典对白 " American Beauty "《美国丽人》 Nice suit.You're looking good,Mr.Burnham.Last time I saw you,you looked kind of wound up.（1）" wound up " 紧张
例：Don't get to wound up about this. I'm not good enough for you, that’s good for both of us.I'm a little wound up from being at work all day. I'll need to take some time to relax before we leave.（2）" to boot " 强调作用，强调to boot前面的一个词
例：He is tall, handsome and rich to boot. My landlord gave me a discount on rent, and a free parking spot to boot! 123 Slang 俚语 " American Beauty "《美国丽人》
That was exactly what I needed the royal treatment so to speak." the royal treatment " 皇家待遇
例：I really recommend trying it if you could afford it, because they give you the royal treatment: the best food, drinks, and service you can imagine. That maage was like the royal treatment. I haven't felt so relaxed in a long time.Claic Clips 经典对白 " American Beauty "《美国丽人》 I am sick and tired of being treated like I don't exist.（1）" be sick and tired of " 对...十分厌倦
例：I've been waiting in line for an hour and I'm starting to get sick and tired of the line not moving.
I've been telling you the truth and I'm getting sick and tired of trying to convince you.If you don't believe me, there's no point in talking about it anymore.I've got to say Mrs.Burnham.When you first came here.I thought you'd be hopele.but you're a natural! （2）" a natural " 天才
例：You're an amazing dancer, a natural.
Wow, honey, everyone usually falls down their first time skiing, but you're a natural. You haven't even fallen down once!
124 Slang 俚语 " The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring "《指环王：护戒使者》
" Hobbit " 哈比特人（矮小、可爱） 例：He's so cute-like a wee Hobbit.
What's up? You're grinning like a Hobbit.
Claic Clips 经典对白 " The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring "《指环王：（1）" forge " 铸造，打造
例：We need to forge a solid busine agreement.
I'm determined to forge a good relationship with that guy. It's time you forged a new career.
But the power of the Ring could not be undone.
（2）" can/could not be undone " 无可阻挡，无能为力 例：The damage can't be undone. I'd like to see this plan undone.
125 Slang 俚语 " The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring "《指环王：护戒使者》
" uproar " 喧嚣, 骚动
例：His behavior caused uproar at the office.
Her outrageous dre caused uproar at the office.
Claic Clips 经典对白 " The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring "《指环王：护戒使者》
（1）" something a bit stronger " 酒 例：Would you like tea, fruit juice or something a bit stronger? I think we need something a bit stronger. Why don't we grab something a bit stronger? （2）" be laid down " 保存
例：I have a great selection of French "reds” laid down for special occasions. I've kept this laid down just for you.126
" follow one's nose " 跟着感觉走
例：That restaurant is not far from the corner, I don't know the street number, just follow your nose. Just go out the black of the building and follow your nose.Claic Clips 经典对白 " The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring "《指环王：护戒使者》
（1）" bring down " 推翻；毁坏 例：You're trying to bring me down. You're so critical of all my work. You're spreading rumors about management.You’re trying to bring our bo down. （2）" make for " 去...例：It's getting too cold to be outdoors.Let’s make for home. Let's make for town this weekend. There are huge sales at all the stores.127 Slang 俚语 " The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring "《指环王：护戒使者》
" eye opener " 大开眼界
例：Her behavior last night was an eye opener. The photographs from Tibet were eye opener.
Claic Clips 经典对白 " The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring "《指环王：护戒使者》
（1）" So be it " 就这样办
例：The bo has made the decision. So be it. If we want to save money, then we have to stop spending. So be it.Then it has all been in vain.（2）" in vain " 徒劳 例：All that study was in vain. I failed the exam.
I tried, in vain, to persuade Vicky to come to dinner with me.
128 Slang 俚语 " The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring "《指环王：护戒使者》
" sb.be up to something "（鬼鬼祟祟）做什么
例：I'm going to check on those kids. I think they're up to something.
You shouldn't ignore strangers hanging around our house. They may be up to something.
Claic Clips 经典对白 " The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring "《指环王：护戒使者》
（1）" not hold with " 不喜欢；不接受；程度比（not like）重 例：No thanks.I don't hold with too much meat in one meal. I don't hold with young women smoking cigarettes.
I don't hold with people chewing food with their mouth open.（2）" horrid stink "（味道特别的）臭 例：Durian fruit tastes great. But it has a horrid stink.
Pungent Tofu tastes delicious, but it has a horrid stink.
129 Slang 俚语 " The Lord of the Rings: Two Towers "《指环王：双塔奇兵》 " How did it come to this? " 怎么会这样呢?
例：I just lost my job last week and my landlord now tells me he will increase the rent! How did it come to this?
Four of my five prerequisite courses failed. How did it come to this?
We don't usually argue-how did it come to this?
Claic Clips 经典对白 " The Lord of the Rings: Two Towers "《指环王：双塔奇兵》 The power of the enemy is growing.
Sauron will use his puppet Saruman to destroy the people of Rohan.（1）" puppet " 傀儡, 木偶
例：He is a puppet prime minister, controlled by the States. My mom wears the pants at home. My dad is my mom's puppet.
（2）" unleash " 释放 例：I know you were unhappy because you just quarreled with your girlfriend, but why did you unleash all of your fury on me? Don't unleash your big guns yet. The battle is not over.
Don't unleash your students; they will go crazy after the exams.130 Slang 俚语 " The Lord of the Rings: Two Towers "《指环王：双塔奇兵》 " wait a minute " (1)(重音在WAIT,表不满)等一下;(2)等一下 例：Wait a minute. It's Jason, who helped you out with your homework before. Wait a minute! What are you going to be doing while I do all these? Claic Clips 经典对白 " The Lord of the Rings: Two Towers "《指环王：双塔奇兵》（1）" skulk " 偷偷摸摸,鬼鬼祟祟
例："So and so"is always skulking around us. I wish he would stay away. What are you doing-skulking around here.（2）" For my part." 以我之见
例：Do you want to try that new restaurant around the corner? It just opened last week. That's the last thing in the world I want to do.For my part, they have a filthy kitchen. Do you really want to go to Jenny's party? For my part I'd rather stay at home.131 Slang 俚语 " Outbreak "《恐怖地带》
" busted " 被逮住了 递进意思：完蛋了，崩溃了
例：Elena got busted for shoplifting.She had to go down to the police station. I told my wife I was going to the library but she saw me in a bar.I was so busted.Claic Clips 经典对白 " Outbreak "《恐怖地带》
（1）" breathe down one's neck " 一直关注\注视着...(是个不好的意思 让人有不舒服的感觉) 例：I don't need my mom breathing down my neck while I'm studying. It's hard to work with my bo breathing down me neck all the time.（2）" Ju-ju " 神奇的力量,魔力
" Witch doctor " 巫医 江湖郎中
例：I don't know how you found a parking spot in this traffic. You must have some strong Ju-ju.
A: No! Don't go see Dr.Reagan.He's a quack! He has no idea what he's doing.
B: I've tried every kind of medicine I can think of to cure my illne.Surgery pills, everything short of a witch doctor.
132 Slang 俚语 " Outbreak "《恐怖地带》 " bust up " 搅和,搅乱了 例：How's the party?
It was a great party until the cops came by and busted it up.
My parents said they'd be out of town this weekend, so I threw a party at my house. Unfortunately, they came home early and busted it up.Claic Clips 经典对白 " Outbreak "《恐怖地带》 （1）" split up " 分开;分割开 例：Did you hear?
Joe and Melia split up.
You and I can look for the gold treasure together, or we can split up.What do you think?
It's probably better if we split up.（2）" mark the day " 记住这天
例：I would always mark the day.I became a mother. 133 Slang 俚语 " Outbreak "《恐怖地带》
We could spend our careers waiting to see a new virus.Sirs,Mr.Motaba.
up close and personal.I hate this bug.
" bug " (讨厌,可恶的)东西 例：I can't go to work today.
I've got some kind of stomach bug.
I had the same thing last week.Stay home, it's a nasty bug. Claic Clips 经典对白 " Outbreak "《恐怖地带》 （1）" do behind one's back " 在某人之背后做什么
例：I told Mary not to tell other people our company needed to fire more people.But she went behind my back and told them anyway.
My girlfriend doesn't want me to buy a diamond ring for her.I can't just go behind her back and buy it anyway.（2）" nosy " 好管闲事的人
例：Lee is really nosy.She's always asking about other people's love lives. My landlord is really nosy.He comes by twice a month to inspect my apartment.134 Slang 俚语 " Outbreak "《恐怖地带》 " diddly squat " 根本不
例：I don't know diddly squat about computers.You've got to help me with that. Why are you asking me? You know,I don't know diddly squat about art. Claic Clips 经典对白 " Outbreak "《恐怖地带》
（1）" the odds of sth.are about a million to one " 什么的机会很小 例：The odds are about one in twelve that a kid will be colorblind(色盲). The odds of our soccer team winning the World Cup are about a million to one. The odds of you getting into that university are about a million to one.（2）" You're killing me." 你烦死我了
例：Jesus,dude you're killing me! Will you stop practicing your drums at night? Mom.You're killing me! 135 Slang 俚语 " Outbreak "《恐怖地带》 " a deal " 协定
" screw up " 搞砸了 例：Hey, how about this: I'll take care of the kids if you take care of me.Do we have a deal? Don't even try to make a deal with XiaoLuo.He lies like a rug. How's your job interview? I screwed it up.I'll never get that job.I feel so bad. I totally forgot to pick her up at the airport.I really screwed it up.Claic Clips 经典对白 " Outbreak "《恐怖地带》 （1）" It serves sb.Right." 你罪有应得的
例：What? You touched Amanda and she slapped you.It serves you right! Marilyn cheated on the exam again.The profeor caught her and failed her.It serves her right! It serves you right, you never get anywhere on time.（2）" be/get hitched " 结婚了
例：Tom and Tina ran off and got hitched without telling anybody. You and Luinta have been dating a long time, when are you getting hitched? When we have enough money, actually next year, maybe.136 Slang 俚语 " Outbreak "《恐怖地带》 Put your finger on the phone! This could mean my stripes sir.
It means your a if you don't put your finger.on the phone." stripes " 升级,降级 例：He gets his stripes.
He lost his sergeant's stripes for disobeying orders.Now he's a private again. Doing something illegal could mean my stripes.I won't do it.Claic Clips 经典对白 " Outbreak "《恐怖地带》 （1）" in God's name " 加强语气
例：Why in God's name did you tell the bo I thought his idea was stupid? You're killing me!
Why in God's name are you taking your work with you on your vacation? It's a civilian matter.That's bullshit.
CDC is on it.Let them do their job.（2）" be on it " 让...处理
" get sb on sth." 让...处理/去做...例：Don't worry about that.I’m on it.
Don't worry about getting a band for the party.I’m on it.
We need to know how much this project will cost. Get Duran on it, he’s good with numbers.Behind The Scenes 特别收录 " chick flick " 女人爱看的电影
" Gone with the Wind "《乱世佳人》
137 Slang 俚语 " Outbreak "《恐怖地带》 " zip " 什么也没有
例：David knows zip about Chinese culture.
It was a difficult crime for the police to solve.For the first month of investigation they got zip.
Claic Clips 经典对白 " Outbreak "《恐怖地带》 Y（1）" throw sb.a lifeline " 救...;帮助...
例：Hey,Duran.I really need you to lend me some money.Come on,throw me a lifeline. Hey,look,Joy has been talking to the moron for 20 minutes.It looks like she can't get away by herself.we'd better throw her a lifeline.（2）" strain " 种簇,种类
例：It's hard for the public health department to know which strain of flu will be prevalent in the winter. There are several strains of HIV.You don't want any of them.So be smart, protect yourself.138 Slang 俚语 " Outbreak "《恐怖地带》 " give sb.the willies " 让...毛骨悚然
例：I hate cockroaches, because they give me the willies. Don't tell mom, it'll just give her the willies.
Claic Clips 经典对白 " Outbreak "《恐怖地带》 （1）" ETA " ( Estimated Time Of Arrival ) 预计到达时间 例：What's the ETA on that ambulance? Our ETA is about 10 minutes.（2）" case closed " (法律)结案;就这个样子,不要在提了
" an open case "(法律)案件未结
例：Hey, you guys.We know who's been stealing the lady's purse.Case closed. I finally found out what Rebecca does on Saturday nights.Case closed.139 Slang 俚语 " Outbreak "《恐怖地带》 " go down " 下去;完蛋
例：Go down to see who's at the door? The temperature went down to freezing last night. The swelling in my knee didn't go down for day. I'm not going down for your mistakes! I'm going to tell everybody what you did! If I lose.I'm going down.Claic Clips 经典对白 " Outbreak "《恐怖地带》 T（1）" a green light " 放行, 准许
" run a light " 闯红灯
例：Management has given us a green light to do our research. Do I have the green light to smoke? Get him out of the air.（2）" not up to " 身体不好,不能够做...例：I'd like to the gym to work out today, but I'm not up to it.I have a cold. Do you feel up to a walk today, dad? 140 Slang 俚语 " The Lord of the Rings:The Return of the King "《指环王:国王归来》 " wouldn't hurt a fly " (不会伤害一只苍蝇)胆小
例：Though Mark has a muscular body and a fierce look, he is a man who wouldn't hurt a fly.
What? She slapped your face?
She looks as if she wouldn't hurt a fly.
Claic Clips 经典对白 " The Lord of the Rings:The Return of the King "《指环王:国王归来
（1）" ceremonial position " 荣誉职位
例：Honorary profeor is a ceremonial position. It's just a ceremonial position.
Dad makes all of the important decisions.But we have the White Wizard.That's got to count for something.（2）" count " 计算在内;重要的
例：I felt my opinion didn't count for much.
You didn't make it, but you tried your hardest, that should count for something.
You have scored "As" in all subjects.That will count when the universities are looking at your application.
141 Slang 俚语 " The Lord of the Rings:The Return of the King "《指环王:国王归来》 " cro one's path " 以前见过 似曾相识
例：I know I have a cousin in London but she never croed my path.
You mean we went to the same university? I wonder why we've not croed our paths before.
Claic Clips 经典对白 " The Lord of the Rings:The Return of the King "《指环王:国王归来》
（1）" share the load " 分担...（责任，麻烦）
例：Let's share the load.If we divide the work equally between us, we can have it finished by the end of the week.
It will go much easier if we share the load. （2）" poison " 毒害,中毒
例：Violence and sex are poisoning our children's minds. Your influence has poisoned him against me. Behind The Scenes 特别收录 " Psycho "《惊魂记》
142 Slang 俚语 " The Lord of the Rings:The Return of the King "《指环王:国王归来》 " never hear the end of it " 唠叨没完 喋喋不休
例：If I don't finish my work, I'll never hear the end of it. If I don't tidy my study soon, I'll never hear the end of it. If I don't take my girlfriend to see this movie， I'll never hear the end of it.（1）" dire " 可怕的; 极需...(表示程度) 例：I am in dire need of money to pay my debts. There'll be dire consequences if I don't pa this exam.（2）" rank " 官衔,军衔; 恶臭的, 馊的, 下流的 例：The pork smells so bad, it's rank. I think this is a rank idea.143 Slang 俚语 " The Lord of the Rings:The Return of the King "《指环王:国王归来》 " stuff one's face " 狼吞虎咽 风卷残云般的(吃相) 例：I sat in front of the telly, stuffing my face with chocolate. I was so hungry when I got home.I stood in front of the fridge and stuffed my face with leftovers.Claic Clips 经典对白 " The Lord of the Rings:The Return of the King "《指环王:国王归来》
（1）" wane " 减弱，衰退，下降 例：My paion for this work is waning. I enjoy taking a walk during the sunset when the light is waning.（2）" be tied to " 捆在一起，联系在一起
例：To be a good husband you should always remember that your wife's happine is tied to yours. Try to call Duran if you can't find May.They two are tied to one another.144 Slang 俚语 " Rebecca "《蝴蝶梦》 " barred " 挡住了，禁止
例：I have been waiting to get into this bar for so long, but every time I try to get in, they make me leave.The way is always barred to me. We've been dating for 6 months and still the way into her heart is barred to me. Claic Clips 经典对白 " Rebecca "《蝴蝶梦》 I'll never come to Monte Carlo out of season again.（1）" out of season " 过气了 落伍了; 未成熟
例：Tom Cruise is out of season these days, no one seems to want to put him in their movies again.
These grapes are not ripe, they must be out of season because they don't taste very good.
（2）" be sure of oneself " 自信
例：She walks like she is very sure of herself, very tall and proud.
You seem to be so sure of yourself, perhaps you should question your ideas before you make any decisions.
145 Slang 俚语 " Rebecca "《蝴蝶梦》 " feel like it " 想去做...
例：No real reason, I just don't feel like it.I feel like taking the bus everyday. I don't know, I just don't feel like it.
Claic Clips 经典对白 " Rebecca "《蝴蝶梦》 （1）" earn one's living " 谋生
You expreion keeps changing all the time.Does it?
（2）" a work of art " 艺术品
例：I love the design of your new place, such attention to detail, it is a real work of art. Wow, she is so gorgeous, she is like a work of art.146 Slang 俚语 " Rebecca " 《蝴蝶梦》 " a broken man/woman "（心智）不完整的人
例：Since Bob and Sue got divorced, Sue has just not been the same.She hardly talks to anyone.She is a broken woman.
Mr.Li is like a broken man since he lost his job.Hopefully he will find a new job and feel better soon.
Claic Clips 经典对白 " Rebecca " 《蝴蝶梦》 （1）" desperately " 特别的，非常的
例：I mi you desperately, please come back to us soon. I am desperately hungry.I could eat a horse! （2）" Make the most of it." 尽量利用,充分利用
例：I'm sure you will learn something at this university, so even though you don't want to , you must go and make the most of it.
147 Slang 俚语 " Rebecca "《蝴蝶梦》 " stick to " 粘在一起，坚守岗位
例：Stop meing around! I want you to get back to what you were doing and stick to it! I realize that English studying is hard for you now, but stick with it and you'll find it easier with time.Claic Clips 经典对白 " Rebecca "《蝴蝶梦》 （1）" Anything the matter? " 怎么了？
例：I haven't heard from you in a month, is there anything the matter? Hey Lily.Anything the matter? Your voice sounds like you've been crying, are you okay? Can I help? （2）" What on earth? on earth "在这里只加强语气，可以翻译成：究竟怎么了 结构: What/how/where+on earth? 例：What on earth did you do to your hair? How on earth did you get straight As! 148 Slang 俚语 " Rebecca "《蝴蝶梦》 " still waters run deep " 人不可貌相
例：Mark is really quiet, but still waters run deep.He can be a lot of fun once you get to know him. I didn't know that Mr.Wang actually had feelings! Still waters run deep.He's a very nice guy.Claic Clips 经典对白 " Rebecca "《蝴蝶梦》 （1）" be dying to do " 非常期望/渴望去做...例：It's been so long now since I've had my favorite food, the hot-pot .I'm dying to eat it. I hope I can see ZhangXueyou backstage after the show.You know I am dying to meet him in person! （2）" fly off the handle " 生气，发火，失去控制
例：I was trying to explain what happened,it was just an accident but my bo flew off the handle and wouldn't listen. I begged him to stay with me and when he said he wouldn't.I just flew off the handle, slapping his face, kicking his a.149 Slang 俚语 " Rebecca "《蝴蝶梦》 " odd jobs " 杂活儿,琐事
例：I'll be gone an hour, I have a few odd jobs to do in downtown I'll be back in an hour. Would you mind doing a few odd jobs today? Pick up some beer, take out the trash,
and send these letters at the post office.
（1）" the ran of things " 所有的事情怎么运行的
例：Come with me, I will show you the run of things here.I'm sure you're curious where everything is.
Thanks for your patience.I'm sorry, we haven't quite figured out the run of things here yet.Everything will be ready shortly.
（2）" terribly " adv.(程度副词)非常 " terrible " adj.糟糕的 例：That's a terribly good idea, let's definitely do that!
I'm not terribly fond of fast food, let's go get barbecue instead.150 Slang 俚语 " Rebecca "《蝴蝶梦》 " dirty bargain " 虚假交易
例：What a dirty bargain! The salesman told me that it was a real diamond but it's not! Okay, I tell you my secret if you tell me yours.I promise, no dirty bargain, only the truth.
（1）" to give away " 泄露 例：Don't give away the ending! I want to watch it for myself.
Sorry, guys, James gave it away.I already knew you were having a party for me on Friday.
（2）" have it out with sb." 与....吵架/争辩
例：It's not even worth having it out with Tony; he'll just say nothing is wrong. Listen, I don't want to have it out with you.Can we just talk about it quietly?
