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商務(wù)英語（上）效率技能第一課10 煉句Why don't you call Suzy? She's a dab hand at organizing barbecues.你為什么不找蘇西呢？她是組織燒烤的行家。I've got a month to reorganize the accounts department. I have my work cut out for me!我有一個(gè)月的時(shí)間重組財(cái)務(wù)部。這對(duì)我來說困難重重。The training course was very interesting but the acid test will come when I start my new job.培訓(xùn)課程非常有意思，但當(dāng)我開始新的工作時(shí)，就要面臨決定性的考驗(yàn)了。By studying on the train on the way home, Claire kills two birds with one stone.通過在回家的火車上學(xué)習(xí)，克萊爾一舉兩得。We need someone who is really on the ball to head the fund-raising campaign.我們需要一個(gè)有能力的人去主導(dǎo)這一次的籌款活動(dòng)。When the argument turned into a fight, the bar owner took the bull by the horns and called the police.爭(zhēng)吵升級(jí)為斗毆，酒吧老板當(dāng)機(jī)立斷，打電話報(bào)警。John is very intelligent but he can't hold a candle to his brother Paul when it comes to sports.約翰很聰明，但在體育方面就無法和他的哥哥保羅相提并論了。Meals are always served on time. In their home everything runs like clockwork.在他們家，飯菜總是按時(shí)上桌，一切都井井有條。When we launched the new product, we cut the ground from under our competitors' feet.我們推出了這個(gè)新產(chǎn)品，讓競(jìng)爭(zhēng)對(duì)手相形見絀。Another coat of paint should do the trick.再凃一層漆應(yīng)該能達(dá)到理想的效果。效率技能第二課10 煉句We can't say it's impossible until we've explored all avenues.直到嘗試過所有可能性以后，我們才能說這是行不通的。In view of the number of homeless, it was decided to fast track the construction of low-cost housing.考慮到無家可歸的人口數(shù)量，（政府）決定為廉租房的建設(shè)開辟快速通道。The police are examining the scene of the crime with a fine-tooth comb.警察正在仔細(xì)地檢查犯罪現(xiàn)場(chǎng)。He's got sandwich making down to a fine art.他讓三明治的制作成為了一項(xiàng)精細(xì)的工藝。After a lot of hard work, we finally got the campaign off the ground.經(jīng)過一番辛苦的工作，我們終于讓活動(dòng)順利展開了。Jack's plan won't work unless he gets his act together.如果杰克不能振作起來進(jìn)入狀態(tài)，他的計(jì)劃就起不了作用。We need to get our ducks in a row if we want our project to succeed.如果我們想要讓項(xiàng)目成功，就需要做到有條不紊。You can count on Tom; he's always willing to go the extra mile.你可以指望湯姆；他總是很樂意去做些份外的事。 The two parties went to great lengths to reach an agreement.雙方為達(dá)成共識(shí)不遺余力。We've already obtained a loan for the project - that's half the battle!我們已經(jīng)為項(xiàng)目申請(qǐng)到了貸款—— 這就算成功了一半！效率技能第三課10 煉句Good lawyers need to be able to think on their feet when pleading a case.為案件辯護(hù)時(shí)，好的律師要能做到才思敏捷。As soon as he received the permit, he started to build. He never lets the grass grow underhis feet!他一得到許可就開始進(jìn)行構(gòu)建，從不浪費(fèi)時(shí)間。A successful investor keeps his finger on the pulse of international business.一個(gè)成功的投資者能隨時(shí)掌握國(guó)際商務(wù)的動(dòng)向。The boys made light work of the cleaning up. The house was spotless in no time.男孩子們做起清潔毫不費(fèi)力。房子很快就一塵不染了。The management left no stone unturned in their efforts to find a solution to the crisis.在為危機(jī)尋找對(duì)策的努力中，管理層用盡了一切辦法。Our products will have to be more innovative if we want to stay ahead of the pack.如果我們想要保持領(lǐng)先，我們的產(chǎn)品就必須要有更多創(chuàng)新。The new office manager really runs a tight ship.新來的業(yè)務(wù)經(jīng)理管理紀(jì)律嚴(yán)明。Demonstrating the new product was no problem for Pedro. He sailed through it.展示新產(chǎn)品對(duì)佩德羅來說不成問題，很輕松就能完成。When Susan saw the lack of progress, she decided to take matters into her own hands.當(dāng)蘇珊看到進(jìn)展緩慢時(shí)，她決定親自解決問題。There's no risk involved. The method has been tried and tested.這個(gè)方法是經(jīng)過反復(fù)驗(yàn)證的，不存在任何的風(fēng)險(xiǎn)。協(xié)商第一 課10 煉句Because he was clearly on his uppers when he was hired, he was given an advance in salary.他被雇傭時(shí)一貧如洗，因此預(yù)付了部分工資給他。I'm well prepared for the negotiations. I've got an ace up my sleeve.我手中藏有王牌，已經(jīng)準(zhǔn)備好進(jìn)行談判了。When they refused the terms of the contract, it was back to square one for the negotiators.他們拒不接受合同條款。對(duì)談判雙方而言，一切又回到了原點(diǎn)。With his back to the wall, the supplier had to accept the deal.供應(yīng)商走投無路，只能接受這個(gè)交易。I asked Joe to lend me his bicycle, and he sent me this old, rusty one. But beggars can't bechoosers.我向喬借他的自行車，然后他給了我這輛銹跡斑斑的舊車。不過，饑不擇食啦。The director bent over backwards to try and persuade them to accept our proposal.主管使出渾身解數(shù)試圖說服他們接受我們的提議。He's not hesitating, he's just biding his time, waiting for the price to drop.他不是個(gè)猶豫不決的人，他只是在等待時(shí)機(jī)，等價(jià)格降下來。The salaries have been agreed on, but opening on Sundays is still a bone of contention.關(guān)于薪酬的問題已經(jīng)達(dá)成了一致，但是在周日營(yíng)業(yè)這一點(diǎn)上仍有爭(zhēng)議。Be prepared for tough negotiations with Dan. He drives a hard bargain.準(zhǔn)備好和丹進(jìn)行艱難的談判吧，他很會(huì)殺價(jià)。Our agent promised to keep us posted on developments in the negotiations.我們的代理商保證會(huì)及時(shí)告知談判進(jìn)程。協(xié)商第二 課9 煉句Both parties left the door open for further negotiations.雙方都為進(jìn)一步協(xié)商保留了空間。They settled the argument by agreeing to meet each other halfway.他們決定各退一步以解決爭(zhēng)議。He decided to play for time in the hope that the price would decrease.他決定實(shí)行緩兵之計(jì)，希望價(jià)格能降下來。The two foreign ministers prepared the ground for negotiations.兩國(guó)外長(zhǎng)為談判創(chuàng)造了良好的條件。If we play our cards right, we'll get the contract.如果我們能處理得當(dāng)，就可以拿到這份合約。Don't mention that subject during the negotiations or you could be skating on thin ice.談判的時(shí)候不要提到那個(gè)話題，不然你就會(huì)如履薄冰。The choice of distributor was a sticking point in the negotiations.經(jīng)銷商的抉擇是談判中的癥結(jié)。He took time to take stock of the situation before making a suggestion.在提出建議之前，他會(huì)花一些時(shí)間評(píng)估形勢(shì)。If the goods are not delivered this week, we'll have to turn up the heat.如果這周貨物無法交付，我們就只好額外施壓了。成功第一 課10 煉句Maria's parents said she could go to the party if she aced her English test.瑪利亞的父母說，如果英語考試能拿 A 她就可以去參加派對(duì)。Negotiations have broken down, and it's back to square one.談判破裂，一切重回原點(diǎn)。An hour before the polling stations closed, victory seemed in the bag for the Conservative candidate.投票站關(guān)閉前一個(gè)小時(shí)，保守黨候選人似乎已穩(wěn)操勝券。After years of hard work, his research finally began to bear fruit.在努力了很多年后，他的研究終于開始取得成果。The latest evolutionary theory may turn out to be a blind alley.最新的進(jìn)化論可能會(huì)走進(jìn)死胡同。If he sings like that on Saturday, he'll bring the house down.如果他星期六時(shí)能唱成那樣，一定能博得滿堂喝彩。The trip was difficult to organize, but it blew up in his face when the airline company went onstrike.這趟旅行好不容易組織起來，但航空公司的罷工讓他的努力全白費(fèi)了。He recorded an album but sold very few copies; the cake wasn't worth the candle.他錄制了一張唱片，但只賣出了幾份；這真是得不償失。The ball touched the goal post - close but no cigar!足球擊中了門柱—— 差點(diǎn)就 進(jìn)了！His career as a lawyer came to grief after he became involved with gamblers.與賭徒摻和到一起以后，他的律師生涯慘淡收?qǐng)?。成功第?課10 煉句The harder I work, the more I move up in the world.我越努力工作，越能往高處走。After several disappointments, everything seems to be coming up roses for the tennis player this year.在幾度失望以后，這個(gè)網(wǎng)球選手今年所有的進(jìn)展似乎都順利了起來。When the burglar saw the police car arriving, he realized his goose was cooked!當(dāng)竊賊看見警車來了時(shí)，他意識(shí)到自己徹底完蛋了。Our company is going from success to success. We're on the crest of a wave right now.我們的公司一直在成功，現(xiàn)在如日中天。Our team is on course for a victory in the national championship.我們隊(duì)在全國(guó)錦標(biāo)賽上所向披靡。Tony has already missed a lot of classes. He's cutting his own throat.托尼已經(jīng)缺了很多堂課。他這是自取滅亡。The project was a dead duck from the start due to a lack of funding.由于資金匱乏，這個(gè)項(xiàng)目從一開始就注定是要失敗。The project is out of funds and dead in the water for the time being.項(xiàng)目資金匱乏，暫時(shí)被擱置。I applied for the job, but being a woman, and over forty, the dice were loaded against me.我應(yīng)聘了這份工作。但是作為一名女性，一名年過四十的女性，我獲得這份工作的機(jī)會(huì)很渺茫。The hardest part for the burglars was turning off the alarm system. After that it was alldownhill.對(duì)于小偷來說最難的部分是關(guān)閉報(bào)警系統(tǒng)，之后就很容易了。 成功第三 課10 煉句He made a few attempts at humor during his speech but most of his jokes fell flat.在演講的過程中，他試著活躍氣氛，但是大部分的笑話都反應(yīng)平平。I nearly won the quiz; unfortunately I drew a blank at the last question!我差一點(diǎn)就贏得了競(jìng)猜；可惜最后一個(gè)問題沒回答上來。I didn't win this time, but I'll be lucky one day. Every dog has its day.這一次我沒有贏，但總有一天我會(huì)有這樣的運(yùn)氣。風(fēng)水輪流轉(zhuǎn)。The Finance Minister fell from grace as a result of a sex scandal.財(cái)政部長(zhǎng)因桃色新聞失去了當(dāng)權(quán)者的信任。Hurd falls on his sword, apologizing for spying on its own directors and invading the privacy of journalists.赫德引咎辭職，表示對(duì)自己暗中監(jiān)視董事、侵犯記者隱私的歉意。The overwhelming victory of the team was a feather in the cap for the new manager.團(tuán)隊(duì)壓倒性的勝利對(duì)新來的經(jīng)理而言是一種榮耀。The headmaster is fighting a losing battle trying to ban mobile phones at school.校長(zhǎng)試著禁止在校內(nèi)使用手機(jī)，這就像是在進(jìn)行一場(chǎng)注定失敗的斗爭(zhēng)。I have read your report and studied your proposal. It'll never fly.我已經(jīng)讀過你的報(bào)告，也研究過你的提案。這絕對(duì)行不通。The manager hoped that the team's unexpected victory was not just a flash in the pan.經(jīng)理希望團(tuán)隊(duì)的意外成功不會(huì)只是曇花一現(xiàn)。My daughter passed the entrance exam with flying colors. I'm so proud of her.我的女兒出色地通過了入學(xué)考試。我真為她而感到驕傲。成功第四 課10 煉句Sales of the book got off to a flying start and exceeded our expectations.這本書一出版就很暢銷，超出了我們的預(yù)期。Who are the front runners in the coming elections?誰最有希望在接下來的選舉中獲勝？I realized it was a fool's errand to look for a bank in such an isolated region.我意識(shí)到，想在這樣偏僻的地方找到一家銀行是徒勞的。She went on a diet but it didn't last long - her love of chocolate got the better of her!她開始節(jié)食減肥，但是沒有堅(jiān)持多久—— 她對(duì)巧克力的 愛打敗了她。Some think the company will go to the dogs if it is nationalized.有的人認(rèn)為，公司如果被收歸國(guó)有就會(huì)開始走下坡路。The party went over with a bang - everyone enjoyed it.這個(gè)派對(duì)舉辦得很成功—— 每個(gè)人都玩得很盡興。I'm not worried about our company's future - we're going great guns, and I expect it to continue.我并不對(duì)我們公司的未來感到憂慮—— 我們發(fā)展的很好，我也希望能一直 這樣發(fā)展下去。When Amy and Tom separated, my mother's dream of a romantic wedding went up in smoke.艾米和湯姆分手以后，我母親對(duì)一場(chǎng)浪漫婚禮的期許也化為了烏有。With a happy family life, a new house and a super job, Sam's got it made.幸福的家庭生活，新房子和一份極好的工作，山姆擁有了他想得到的一切。The civil war brought the country to its knees.內(nèi)戰(zhàn)使這個(gè)國(guó)家一蹶不振。成功第五 課10 煉句In spite of the scientists' efforts, the research led to a dead end.盡管科學(xué)家們進(jìn)行了努力，研究還是走進(jìn)了死胡同。Major newspapers predict a landslide victory for the Democratic Party.各大報(bào)紙預(yù)言民主黨會(huì)獲得壓倒性勝利。The number of subscribers to the newsletter has grown in leaps and bounds.簡(jiǎn)報(bào)訂閱者的數(shù)量有了跨越式的增長(zhǎng)。He should have accepted the job when it was offered. He let the opportunity slip through his fingers.有就業(yè)機(jī)會(huì)的時(shí)候他應(yīng)該接受的。他讓機(jī)會(huì)從指縫溜走了。He was defeated in the final match but he lived to fight another day.他在決賽中被打敗了，但還有機(jī)會(huì)再戰(zhàn)。After devoting several years to her children, she made a comeback on Broadway.她用了幾年時(shí)間全心全意照顧自己的孩子，此后又重新回到了百老匯。The recent political crisis has left the country at a low ebb.最近的政治危機(jī)使這個(gè)國(guó)家陷入了低迷。Tony has come a long way since he opened his first little restaurant.自從開了自己的第一家小餐館，托尼有了很大的改觀。After intensive training, Sarah made the cut and joined the team.經(jīng)過強(qiáng)化訓(xùn)練，薩拉達(dá)到了標(biāo)準(zhǔn)并加入了團(tuán)隊(duì)。He opened a restaurant and worked hard to make a go of it.他開了一家餐館，并為了做好它而努力工作。成功第六 課10 煉句He made a killing on the stock market.他在股市大賺了一筆。Investigators have made little headway in their search for the causes of the catastrophe.在對(duì)災(zāi)難原因的調(diào)查上，調(diào)查者進(jìn)展甚微。Gary offered to paint the kitchen but he made a pig's ear of it.蓋理自告奮勇要粉刷廚房，但完全搞砸了。Foreign cars have made inroads into the European market.國(guó)外車系已經(jīng)打入了歐洲市場(chǎng)。I sent off my university application at the last minute and nearly missed the boat.我在最后一刻寄出了自己的大學(xué)申請(qǐng)，差一點(diǎn)錯(cuò)失良機(jī)。The assignment will make or break his career.這個(gè)任務(wù)將決定他職業(yè)生涯的成敗。This is the moment of truth when we find out whether we have got planning permission or not.這是決定性的時(shí)刻，我們將知道自己是否獲得了建筑許可證。We've tried to prepare for every possible incident, but remember Murphy's law.我們盡力為每個(gè)可能的變故做好準(zhǔn)備，但不要忘了墨菲定律。The success of my first book encouraged me to continue writing. Nothing succeeds likesuccess!第一本書的成功鼓勵(lì)了我繼續(xù)寫作。一事成功百事順。I've spent the whole day looking for a solution but I'm not getting anywhere.我用了一整天的時(shí)間尋找對(duì)策，但是毫無進(jìn)展。成功第七 課10 煉句Our products will have to be more innovative if we want to stay ahead of the pack.想要保持領(lǐng)先，我們的產(chǎn)品就必須更新穎。She found city life so stressful, she decided to pack it in and move to the country.她覺得城市生活太壓抑，決定離開城市回到鄉(xiāng)村。Now that Tom is out of the picture, we needn't concern ourselves about his objections.既然湯姆與此不相干，我們也就不用理會(huì)他的反對(duì)了。She finally found a place in the sun with the triumph of her latest book.她最近出版的一本書很暢銷，讓她終于樹立了自己的優(yōu)勢(shì)地位。The bank's refusal to grant him a loan put the kibosh on Jack's project.銀行拒絕給杰克貸款，這讓他的項(xiàng)目徹底完蛋了。It was a Pyrrhic victory. The shop owner won the lawsuit but went bankrupt because of the legal expenses involved.這是一場(chǎng)付出極大代價(jià)才獲得的勝利。店主打贏了官司，但因投入昂貴的訴訟費(fèi)宣告破產(chǎn)。In a quiz show on TV yesterday, a teenage girl ran rings around the other contestants.在昨天電視上的一個(gè)智力競(jìng)賽節(jié)目里，有一個(gè)十幾歲的女孩子技?jí)喝盒?。The president is still riding high in the polls.總統(tǒng)在民意調(diào)查中的呼聲任然很高。When her boss broke his leg, Julie had to represent the company at the congress, and she roseto the occasion extremely well.朱莉的老板腿摔斷了，她不得不代表公司出席會(huì)議。臨危受命，表現(xiàn)極好。Your excellent speech calmed the crowd and saved the day.你精彩的演講讓人群屏氣凝神，扭轉(zhuǎn)了局面。成功第八 課11 煉句After I've studied and learned all I can, I have to take the test and sink or swim.把所有能學(xué)的都學(xué)完了以后，我必須接受考核，成敗在此一舉。You can do anything you set your mind to. The sky's the limit.只要你下定決心就沒有做不到的事情。一切皆有可能。The movie "Titanic" was a smash hit all over the world.電影《泰坦尼克號(hào)》轟動(dòng)了全球。With a last-minute goal, the team snatched victory from the jaws of defeat.最后一刻的進(jìn)球讓球隊(duì)翻盤險(xiǎn)勝。Don't spread yourself too thin or you'll get nowhere.不要三心二意，不然你會(huì)一事無成。The sudden withdrawal of the guest speaker really threw a monkey wrench in the works.演講嘉賓的突然退出把事情全攪亂了。After unsuccessfully competing in several championships, she decided to throw in the toweland go back to college.有過幾次失敗的參賽經(jīng)歷后，她決定放棄比賽，回去上大學(xué)。She is top dog in cosmetics today.她是當(dāng)今化妝品業(yè)中的翹楚。Given the current recession, the company is weathering the storm better than most.考慮到當(dāng)前經(jīng)濟(jì)蕭條，該公司渡過難關(guān)的情況比大多數(shù)公司都好。Let's hope the recent efforts towards peace will not wither on the vine.讓我們祈禱最近為和平進(jìn)行的努力不會(huì)白費(fèi)。She's got the world by the tail now, but her fame won't last forever.她現(xiàn)在萬事順利，但是她的名聲不會(huì)永存。數(shù)詞第一 課10 煉句The number of visitors to the exhibition, all told, was 2543.參觀展覽的人數(shù)總計(jì)為 2543 人。Don't listen to him! Can't you see he's had one over the eight!別聽他的！你沒看到他喝醉了嗎？Instead of the crowd expected, people arrived in dribs and drabs.人們是零零星星抵達(dá)的，而不是像預(yù)期的那樣成群而來。Our team won after they scored a goal at the eleventh hour.他們?cè)谧詈笠豢躺淙胍磺?，讓我們?duì)得了勝利。First and foremost I want to thank our hosts for their wonderful reception.首先，我想對(duì)主人熱情的招待表示謝意。Everyone seemed to have a specific role except me. I felt like a fifth wheel.除了我以外，每個(gè)人似乎都起了作用。我覺得自己很多余。Tickets for the match will be sold on a "first come first served" basis.比賽門票的銷售本著“先到先得 ”的原則。If you go to the interview dressed like that, you won't get to first base!如果你穿成那樣去面試，第一關(guān)都過不了！Getting to see the performance first hand is much better than watching it on television.去現(xiàn)場(chǎng)看表演比在電視上看要好多了。Sandra was so enthusiastic about the project that she was first out of the gate.桑德拉對(duì)這個(gè)項(xiàng)目十分熱心，以至于在工作中總是沖在最前面。 數(shù)詞第二 課10 煉句The violinist gave a performance that was of the first water.這個(gè)小提琴家進(jìn)行了一流的表演。Sam used his five-finger discount to get the kind of ring Jane wanted.山姆在店里順手牽羊偷到了簡(jiǎn)想要的那種戒指。Dad likes to have forty winks after a game of golf.爸爸喜歡在打完一場(chǎng)高爾夫球以后打個(gè)盹兒。When I arrived, he was on all fours playing with his grandchildren.我到的時(shí)候，他正趴在地上和孫子一起玩耍。The nearest town is about 100 miles away, give or take a few miles.最近的城鎮(zhèn)離這里大約 100 英里，誤差在幾英里以內(nèi)。If you know where to look for the information, half the battle is won.如果你知道到哪里去查找信息，你就成功了一半。She kept half an eye on the kids all through our conversation.在我們整個(gè)談話過程當(dāng)中，她都會(huì)分些神留意孩子。I've half a mind to start up my own business but first I need some advice.我有點(diǎn)想創(chuàng)建自己的事業(yè)，但首先我需要一些建議。There's a chance in a million of finding the key I lost on the golf course.找到我在高爾夫球場(chǎng)弄掉的那串鑰匙的幾率很小。I will never in a million years understand why Anne married Bob.即使再過一萬年，我也不會(huì)明白安妮為什么要嫁給鮑勃。數(shù)詞第三 課10 煉句The public transport system is very bad. Trains arrive late nine times out of ten.公共交通系統(tǒng)很爛，火車十有八九都會(huì)晚點(diǎn)。When the boss announced my promotion, I was on cloud nine!老板告訴我我晉升了的時(shí)候，我高興極了。Caroline must be going to a party - she's dressed up to the nines.卡若琳盛裝打扮，一定是要去參加派對(duì)。She's a number cruncher who perfectly understands the organization's financial situation.她是做財(cái)務(wù)統(tǒng)計(jì)的，很了解很了解這個(gè)機(jī)構(gòu)的財(cái)務(wù)狀況。He was talking nineteen to the dozen so I didn't catch the whole story.他說個(gè)沒完，我沒聽懂整件事情是什么。None of the group went sightseeing alone, knowing there was safety in numbers.沒有一個(gè)團(tuán)是單獨(dú)去觀光的，他們知道人多更保險(xiǎn)。The three houses were demolished at one fell swoop.三棟房子被一舉拆毀。My promotion was one in the eye for my ambitious colleague.我的晉升讓雄心勃勃的同事很惱火。The poor man has one foot in the grave.這個(gè)可憐的人已是風(fēng)燭殘年。His sudden departure was a nine days' wonder but he was soon forgotten.他的突然離開轟動(dòng)一時(shí)，但他很快就被人們遺忘了。 數(shù)詞第四 課10 煉句We helped Alex and Sara when they moved into their new house, just as they helped us last year; one good turn deserves another.亞歷克斯和薩拉搬新家的時(shí)候我們?nèi)土嗣Γ拖袼麄內(nèi)ツ陰臀覀兡菢?；善有善?bào)。The company is successful because they're always one step ahead of their competitors.這個(gè)公司很成功，因?yàn)樗麄兛偰鼙茸约旱母?jìng)爭(zhēng)對(duì)手領(lǐng)先一步。You've got to have a one-track mind if you want to succeed in business.如果你想在生意上取得成功，就得一條路走到底。I think Tony's had one too many - he's talking rubbish.我想托尼喝多了—— 他在胡 說八道。The police have located the escaped prisoner so it looks as if his number is up!警方已經(jīng)定位了那個(gè)越獄的犯人，看上去他的氣數(shù)已盡??！If he continues to gamble like that, it will be his own undoing.如果他繼續(xù)像那樣賭博，就是自走絕路。He's a successful man, but his one-upmanship has left him with few friends.他很成功，但他高人一等的作風(fēng)讓他很少交到朋友。My idea was to move to an apartment, but on second thought, I'd rather have a garden.我原本想搬去公寓，但是轉(zhuǎn)念一想，我更想要一個(gè)花園。The service was perfect and the food was second to none.這里的服務(wù)很完美，食物首屈一指。Andy's father told him that looking out for number one should be his first priority.安迪的父親對(duì)他說，他應(yīng)該把謀求自身利益放在首位。數(shù)詞第五 課10 煉句I didn't know who to vote for. It was six of one and half a dozen of the other!我不知道應(yīng)該投票給誰。兩邊半斤八兩。Every time she wins a match, she's in seventh heaven!每次贏了比賽，她都會(huì)歡天喜地的。I can't get a job without a work permit, and I can't get a work permit without a job. It's a catch-22situation!沒有工作許可證，我就找不到工作，但沒有工作，我就拿不到就業(yè)許可證。這是個(gè)互相矛盾的困境。The managers were at sixes and sevens when they were informed of the Chairman's visit.當(dāng)被告知主席將要來訪時(shí)，經(jīng)理們亂成一團(tuán)。Pete and Ben are two of a kind; they enjoy sports and are very competitive.皮特和本很相像；他們都愛運(yùn)動(dòng)，并且求勝心切。He refuses to take my call? Tell him two can play at that game!他不接我的電話？告訴他，這一套他會(huì)我也會(huì)！I'm afraid I'm a bad dancer. I've got two left feet!恐怕我跳舞很差勁。我笨手笨腳的。I don't trust Billy. I find him two-faced.我不相信比利。我發(fā)現(xiàn)他很兩面派。I'm in two minds about whether or not to accept the offer.我很猶豫要不要接受這份工作。We've heard Fred's side of the story - but it takes two to tango!我們已經(jīng)聽過弗雷德的說法了—— 但是一個(gè)巴掌拍不響！數(shù)詞第六 課10 煉句The two brothers are very alike - they're like two peas in a pod!兩兄弟很相似—— 簡(jiǎn)直是一個(gè)模子里刻出來的！Wait for me. I'll be ready in two shakes of a lamb's tail.等等我，我馬上就好！Sally left Harry when she discovered he was two-timing her.薩利發(fā)現(xiàn)哈利對(duì)她不忠后離開了他。I didn't want to go. Choosing the train instead of driving was the lesser of two evils; at least I could relax on the way.我并不想去。選擇坐火車而不是自己開車去，不過是兩害相權(quán)取其輕，至少在路上我能休息一下。"Can I go to lunch with you and Tom?" "Two is company, three's a crowd."“我能和你還有湯姆一起吃午餐么？ ”“兩人結(jié)伴，三人不歡?！盩here are no two ways about it. You can't accept the money, so you must give it back.這是毫無疑問的。你不能收這個(gè)錢，所以你必須把它還回去。When she saw Jill and Ben holding hands, it wasn't hard to put two and two together!當(dāng)她看到吉爾和本手牽手時(shí)，就不難從事實(shí)進(jìn)行推斷了。"I found his speech rather boring." "That makes two of us!"“我 覺得他的演講很無聊。 ”“我也是！”The authorities have announced zero tolerance for smoking in public buildings.當(dāng)局已宣布對(duì)公共建筑內(nèi)吸煙零容忍。The boss immediately zeroed in on the sales figures.老板立刻將目標(biāo)對(duì)準(zhǔn)了銷售數(shù)字。資金第一 課10 煉句I don't need the exact amount. Just give me a back-of-the-envelope calculation.我不需要確切的數(shù)量，只用給我一個(gè)大致的數(shù)目。Jack is very punctual. You can bet your bottom dollar he'll be here at 9 o'clock on the dot.杰克很守時(shí)。你能確信他會(huì)在九點(diǎn)鐘準(zhǔn)時(shí)抵達(dá)。She never has to worry about money; she was born with a silver spoon in her mouth.她從不需要擔(dān)心錢的問題；她是含著金鑰匙出生的。Due to the recent crisis, there are more people on the breadline than ever before.由于最近的危機(jī)，掙扎在生活線上的人比以往任何時(shí)候都要多。Another bill? I'll have to tighten my belt this month!又來了一張賬單？這個(gè)月我得省吃儉用了。I got a job during the holidays but the pay was chicken feed.我找了一份假期工作，但報(bào)酬很微薄。The other side of the coin is that fewer working hours means less pay.從另一方面來看，工作時(shí)間短意味著薪酬少。The house cost us an arm and a leg, but we have no regrets.這房子花了我們很多錢，但是我們一點(diǎn)也不后悔。She wears designer clothes that must cost the earth!她穿著價(jià)值不菲的名牌服裝。The journalist was determined at all costs to get a report from the war zone.這個(gè)記者決心不惜一切代價(jià)拿到戰(zhàn)區(qū)的報(bào)道。資金第二 課10 煉句The project is heading for failure. Let's cut our losses before it's too late.這個(gè)項(xiàng)目注定會(huì)失敗。我們趁早收手止損吧。Andy's business is not doing well at the moment. He says he needs a friend with deep pockets!目前安迪的生意狀況不是很好。他說他需要一個(gè)財(cái)力雄厚的朋友。Emma and Paul are excited. They put a down payment on their first house yesterday.艾瑪和保爾十分激動(dòng)。他們昨天剛為自己的第一套房子付下定金。Young people today tend to go Dutch when they go out together.如今的年輕人一起出去玩時(shí)傾向于各付各的帳。I had to dip into my savings to have the car repaired.我必須動(dòng)用自己的存款來修車。The building contractor used a lot of publi