今天我们要学的词是in hot water。 In hot water, 意思是有麻烦。 The teacher was in hot water for verbally abusing his students, 这个老师因为辱骂学生而惹了麻烦。 Two members of the city council found themselves in hot wa...
今天我们要学的词是come into play。 To come into play, 意思是发挥效应，产生影响。在即将举行的世界杯中，美国队第一轮三场比赛赛场海拔都在四千英尺以上。他们为此提前两周赶往南非适应环境...
今天我们要学的词是pivotal。 Pivotal, 意思是关键的，重要的。 The quarterback was pivotal in the team's postseason success, 这个四分位对球队季后赛的成功起到了举足轻重的作用。 This game is a pivotal test for...
今天我们要学的词是reserved。 Reserved, 意思是保留下来的，留作专用的。 These seats are reserved for special guests, 这些座位是给嘉宾保留的。 The parking space is reserved for the school principal, 这个停车位是学...
今天我们要学的词是old fashioned。 Old fashioned, 是老式，传统的意思。 Old fashioned values, 就是传统价值观。 She came from an old fashioned family, 她来自一个很传统的家庭。 The couple has an old fashioned mom a...
今天我们要学的词是active duty。 Active duty, 现役的。星期一是美国阵亡将士纪念日。 My friend Jack is an active duty Army Captain who has deployed overseas three times, 我朋友杰克是现役陆军上尉，先后三次被派...
今天我们要学的词是unfold。 Unfold, 是逐步展开的意思。 Wall Street is nervously watching the financial crisis unfold in Greece, 华尔街紧张地关注希腊金融危机的发展。 Details of the case continue to unfold as the tri...
今天我们要学的词是insider。 Insider, 意思是圈内人士。 The couple has filed for divorce, according to Hollywood insiders, 据好莱坞圈内人士说，这对夫妇已经提出离婚。 The book gives readers an insider's look at the...
今天我们要学的词是juggle。 Juggle, 有力图平衡的意思。在美国， Some college students need to juggle jobs and school to pay for their education, 一些大学生需要边上学，边打工，自己赚学费受教育。 The job req...
今天我们要学的词是all hands。 All hands, 意思是所有人。美国总统奥巴马在西点军校毕业典礼上讲话时说， All hands are required to solve the world's newest threats, 要想解决国际社会面临的新威胁，需要所...
