校园英语口语习惯用语 Campus English Idioms and Expressions
Emma: Hey, Alex! Have you noticed how many idioms and expressions we use in our everyday conversations on campus?
艾玛: 嘿,亚历克斯!你有没有注意到我们在校园日常交流中使用了很多习惯用语和表达?
Alex: Absolutely, Emma! It’s interesting how idioms add color to our language and help us communicate more naturally.
亚历克斯: 绝对是的,艾玛!习惯用语为我们的语言增添了色彩,帮助我们更自然地交流。
Emma: Exactly. Like when someone says “hit the books” to mean studying hard for exams.
艾玛: 没错。就像有人说“hit the books”来表示努力学习备考一样。
Alex: True, and we often use “break a leg” to wish someone good luck before a performance or presentation.
亚历克斯: 确实,我们常常用“break a leg”在某人在表演或演讲之前祝他好运。
Emma: And when we’re overwhelmed with assignments, we might say we’re “swamped” or “drowning in work.”
艾玛: 当我们被作业淹没时,我们可能会说我们“被淹没了”或“被工作淹死了”。
Alex: That’s so true. And don’t forget how we use “piece of cake” to describe something that’s easy.
亚历克斯: 真的很对。别忘了我们用“piece of cake”来描述一些容易的事情。
Emma: Right, and when we need a moment to think, we might say “let me chew it over.”
艾玛: 对,当我们需要一些时间思考时,我们可能会说“让我咀嚼一下”。
Alex: Definitely. It’s fascinating how these expressions are like shortcuts to conveying complex ideas.
亚历克斯: 绝对是的。这些表达方式就像是传达复杂思想的快捷方式,非常有趣。
Emma: Agreed. Plus, using idioms adds a friendly and relatable touch to our conversations.
艾玛: 同意。而且,使用习惯用语为我们的交流增添了友好和亲切的感觉。
Alex: Absolutely, Emma. They’re like a part of our campus language culture.
亚历克斯: 绝对是的,艾玛。它们就像是我们校园语言文化的一部分。
Emma: So true. Well, time to “hit the books” for that upcoming test. See you later, Alex!
艾玛: 太对了。好了,是时候为即将到来的考试“用功读书”了。亚历克斯,待会见!
Alex: “Break a leg” on your test, Emma! Catch you later!
亚历克斯: 艾玛,祝你考试顺利!待会见!