英语讲义【127】名词惯用语_小升初语法

英语讲义【127】名词惯用语

　　8. A jack of all trades: 一个样样都懂的人

　　If you have any repairing work to do, just ask Xiao Li, who is a jack of all trades.

　　9. A leap/ shot in the dark: 不顾后果的冒险行为；没事实根据的猜测

　　To enter the hiding place of the gangsters is a leap in the dark. Dont do it!/ Toms answer, though correct, was only a shot in the dark.

　　10. The lesser of two evils: 两害之较轻者

　　Employing a person who is loyal but not very capable is better than employing one who is very capable but disloyal; the former is the lesser of two evils.

　　11. The life and soul of the party: 聚会的灵魂人物

　　Thanks to Helen, all had a good time at the get-together. Helen was really the life and soul of the party.

　　12. The man in the street: 一个普通人

　　Such sophisticated music cannot appeal to the man in the street.

　　13. The man of the hour: 风云人物

　　Jason achieved one success after another. No doubt, he is the man of the hour.

　　14. A pack of lies: 一连串的谎言

　　Dont listen to him! What he has said is a pack of lies.

　　15. Rule of thumb: 凭经验而来的方法

　　Many people consider English verbs difficult. Is there a rule of thumb for mastering English verbs?/ As a rule of thumb, you have to pay $100 a month for every $1000 you borrow.