
word for word
这个短语的意思是“一字不差的、逐字翻译的”,其英文注释是:
using exactly the same words
使用完全相同的词
例句:
He explains this regulation to me word for word.
他逐字逐句地替我解释这项条例。
Take my word for it
word 作为名词除了“单词”的意思,还有“话语”的意思。
my word 就是“我的话语”,Take my word for it的意思就是“相信我说的话,我说的话准没错儿”,相当于:Believe me、Trust me。
例句:
You'll buy nothing but trouble if you buy that house, take my word for it.
你要是买那栋房子只会买来麻烦,我说的都是真的。
have a word
这个口语表达的意思是:speak to someone briefly in private. 就是“和某人私下里谈一谈聊一聊”。
例句:
Dio, I'd like to have a word with you.
迪奥,我想和你聊聊。
mum's the word
tell sb to say nothing about sth and keep it secret. 就是“(提醒别人保守秘密)不要外传 ”的意思。
例句:
I don't want you to tell anyone that I'm applying for a new job. Mum's the word!
你别告诉任何人我正在找新工作,别声张!
go back on one’s word
说话不算话,违背诺言
例句:
He is not the sort of man who would go back on his word.
他不是那种说话不算数的人。
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