1. Her parents often have rows.
她父母經(jīng)常吵架。
2. The rule applies irrespective of one’s ethnic origins.
這項規(guī)定適用于一切種族。
?irrespective of 不顧的,不考慮的,無論……的;不計……的
e.g. Everyone is treated equally, irrespective of race. 不分種族,每個人都受到公平對待。
3. He's a stutterer.
他是個結(jié)巴。
4. We dotted the i’s and crossed the t’s.
我們完善了細節(jié)。
?dot the i's and cross the t's (尤指在完成某項工作時)一絲不茍,注重細節(jié)
字面意思是在i上點點,在t上畫橫線,還真是不放過任何的細節(jié)部分啊。
5. Can I use Liquid Paper?
我能用修正液嗎?
?Liquid Paper 修正液,液體紙(白色快干液,涂蓋錯字,可以重寫)
修正液,大家應(yīng)該都不會陌生吧。順便來記一下它的英文名字吧。
6. You will waltz through the test.
你會輕松通過考試。
?waltz through 順利地通過,輕而易舉地通過(考試等)
7. Our frames of reference are so different.
我們的價值觀太不一樣了。
?frame of reference 參考系統(tǒng);思想體系,觀點;判斷標準
8. I always go by the book.
我總是照章辦事。
?go by the book 照章辦事,按規(guī)矩行事
9. I have a stubborn streak.
我有時很頑固。
10. The company won't have any tax rebates anymore.
公司無權(quán)享受返稅了。
?tax rebate 稅收回扣,退稅