2024-7-22

sleuth 侦探
endorsement 签注 （港澳、台湾通行证上的出入境许可，国内移民局签发）
He's got a lean build. 他身材精瘦，整体看起来很利落。
He's lean and toned, but not bulky. 他精瘦有线条，但不会显得很壮 。
She's wiry and strong. 她看着精瘦，却很有劲。
What seems to be the problem? 有什么问题吗
Do not give free rein to your temper. 不要放任自己的脾气。
It became harder still. 这事变得更加棘手。
The problem is worth still. 问题更为严重。
photostat 照相复制本，老式影印
I hate people making plans for me without asking. 我讨厌别人不问一声就替我安排。
New employees glean experience from daily work. 新员工在日常工作中一点点积累经验。
He picked up a bit of a British accent while living in London. 他在伦敦住的时候染上了一点英国口音。
Airtight containers help prevent odor transfer. 密封容器可以减少食物之间的串味。
Let's get there early and beat the crowds. 早点到，趁游客还没多起来先逛。
well-rehearsed 经过反复排练的，老生常谈的，被反复提及却未见行动的
make up the room 把房间打扫干净，整理好
When the shit hits the fan, no one will help you. 一旦事情炸锅，没人会帮你。
When the shit hits the fan, we need a backup plan. 一旦事情彻底败露，我们就需要备用方案。
square pegs in round holes 方钉入圆孔，比喻岗位或角色不匹配
take sb. down a peg 打压气焰，挫人傲气
respect a view or position 采纳、承袭、沿用某一立场
I'm trying to stay within my allowance this month. 这个月努力别花爆。
I can't put my finger on it. 我无法确切指出/说不上来具体是什么
Something is wrong with this room, but I can't put my finger on what it is. 这房间有点不对劲，但我弄不清到底是啥不对劲。