Driving through the city was difficult but once we were on the motorway it was plain sailing all the way.
Once we found some office space and recruited staff, setting up our business was plain sailing.
Li: 一帆风顺这个词可以用来形容很多事情,不仅仅是驾驶帆船. I have to admit Rob, your sailing skills are very good and oh watch out for that big wave!
Rob: Whoaouch! Ive hit my head on the boom. Oh no, were heading for the rocks againhold that rope Li, quick!
Li: Ive changed my mind Rob, this isnt plain sailing anymore! There, were back on course. Thats taken the wind out of your sails Rob.
Rob: Err, its still windy Li. Look at the sails.
Li: No Rob. Thats another sailing idiom to take the wind out of your sails 意思是杀掉你的风头,使人泄气。Lets hear some other people using this expression:
I was all ready for a big argument but when he bought me some flowers it took the wind out of my sails.
The negative feedback from my boss has really taken the wind out of my sails.
Rob: Hmm, Li youve certainly taught me a lot about sailing today there are some good expressions but one thing you havent taught me is how to sail this boat.
Li: You said you knew how to sail it.
Rob: Well when I said I had been sailing several times I had.but I meant on a ferry.as a passenger.
【地道英语:一帆风顺】相关文章:
★ 地道美式口语
★ 求职英语口语
最新
2016-02-29
2016-02-29
2016-02-29
2016-02-29
2016-02-29
2016-02-29