1. Words and phrase
1) But I gave him a wicked pinch underneath the desk before he could finish his sentence.
Wicked pinch:恶狠狠的掐了一下
e.g.: I gave my husband a wicked pinch underneath the desk when he was going to tell the truth to his parents.
2) During one of our breaks, Mom came outside to go to the grocery store, but our snowball was blocking her car in.
Block in: 防礙,阻塞
e.g.: This obstacle block our car in.
3) The snowball had gotten so heavy that it tore up all the sod Dad had just laid down this fall.
Tear up: 拔起
e.g.: The typhoon tore up all of the trees in the area.
4) I thought Mr. Winsky would make us do a bunch of chin-ups or jumping jacks or something to prove we were up for the job, but he just handed us our belts and badges on the spot.
Up for sth: 胜任
e.g.: I was asked for many questions about my past experience in the Bank to prove I was up for the job.
5) I realized that maybe being in a position of authority could be good for me.
In a position of authority: 授权
e.g.: Being in a position of authority to enter this club freely, it makes me pretty proud of it.
2. Sentences
1）To make a long story short, Independent Study is canceled for the rest of the year.
e.g.: To make a long story short, I would start with something I did two years ago.
2） He tried to let me know about it, but I just stared straight ahead and kept walking.
e.g.: My son tried to talk me into buying the toy car for him, but I just stared straight ahead and kept walking.
3. Dairy
I made Gimbap for my lunch today. Gimbap is a Korean dish which is similar with Japanese Sushi. It made from cooked rice and other ingredients that are rolled in laver. I prepared all of the ingredients last night, including seasoned beef, spinach, cucumber, carrot and the rice. And then rolled up all of these things this morning before I went to work. It is easy and good for heath. My colleague said it tasted really good and I was up for a cook.
