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总表达式

10,119

火柴

10,119

类型

5

页数

338

A0

0

A1

1,474

A2

3,019

B1

2,583

B2

995

C1

802

C2

161

表达式类型

按类型划分的覆盖范围
Expression - 4,384 Collocation - 2,930 Idiom - 2,402 Proverb - 218 Slang - 185
Expression A2

绝对地

Complete agreement

这个词是你表达完全、热情一致的首选。把它想象成一个超级充电的“是!”它不仅仅是同意;它就像在说:“你读懂我的心思了!”或者“我不能说得更好!”它带有一种强烈的信念和对正在讨论内容的真正兴奋感。

用法:This expression is highly versatile, working well in both informal chats and professional settings. While it implies strong agreement, avoid using it in extremely formal or somber situations where it might sound out of place. Be mindful that saying 'absolutely not' can be confusing; it's clearer to use 'no' or 'definitely not' for refusals.

Collocation A1

ask question

Inquire for information

This is how you say you want to find out something from someone. It is the most common way to describe the act of seeking information.

用法:This is a neutral collocation suitable for all levels of formality. The only major error to avoid is using 'make' instead of 'ask'.

Idiom B2

一个难啃的硬骨头 (yīgè nánkěn de yìng gǔtou)

A difficult problem or person to deal with

想象一下用你的双手去打开一个非常坚硬的坚果。这就是这种感觉!`一个难啃的硬骨头` 描述的是一个人或事物,它非常难以理解、处理或解决。它带有一种挑战的感觉,甚至可能有点沮丧,但也包含对复杂性的尊重。

用法:This idiom is best used in informal to neutral contexts. While it can appear in semi-professional settings, avoid it in very formal writing or speeches. The key is that it describes something *stubbornly* difficult, implying a challenge that requires cleverness or persistence to overcome, rather than just simple difficulty or danger.

Idiom

不知所措

Confused, bewildered, or uncertain.

感觉完全迷失、困惑或不确定该怎么做。就像在没有指南针的情况下漂浮在海上,完全迷失方向。想象一下在雾蒙蒙的早晨航行——就是这种感觉!

用法:This idiom is best used in informal to neutral contexts. While it can be used professionally, it's often softened with 'a bit' or 'slightly' to avoid sounding completely incompetent. Avoid using 'at sea' in highly formal academic or business settings where precision is paramount.

Idiom

主要收入来源

A person's main source of income or livelihood.

这个短语指的是你的主要收入来源,即支付账单并让你维持生计的工作或活动。把它想象成你财务生活的核心,你为了赚钱而做的事情,嗯,就是买你的面包和黄油。这与奢侈品无关;这与必需品有关。

用法:This phrase is distinctly informal and should be used in casual conversation or contexts where a relaxed tone is appropriate. Avoid it in highly formal writing or speech. It emphasizes the essential nature of the income source, often implying it's necessary for survival rather than purely for luxury or passion.

Expression B1

烧毁

To be destroyed by fire or heat, or to use something completely. It can also mean to have a high fever.

被火或热量摧毁,或将某物完全用尽。它也可以指发高烧。

用法:Generally informal to neutral. Use 'burned up' for past events. Avoid using it for mild heat or gradual decay. Be careful not to confuse it with 'burn out,' which means exhaustion or mechanical failure.

Collocation B2

领先携带

Win or gain support easily

‘领先携带’意味着如此轻松而果断地赢得某物,以至于没有真正的竞争。这就好像你领先太多,以至于在开始之前其他人就已经出局了。想象一下一位赛跑冠军,他‘领先携带’了所有其他人。

用法:The phrase `carry before` is best used in contexts where a clear, decisive, and often effortless victory is evident. While not strictly informal, it's more common in spoken language and casual writing than in highly formal settings. Be mindful not to use it for close calls or hard-fought wins, as this would misrepresent the situation and sound boastful.

Collocation A1

来自

Originate from a place

这个短语描述了你的出身地,比如你出生的地方或长大的地方。它也可以解释一个物体或想法的起源。

用法:This phrase is highly versatile and generally neutral in formality. While common in everyday speech, avoid it in highly academic or legal writing where 'originate from' might be preferred. Be mindful of verb tense: `come from` for present facts, `came from` for past events.

Expression A1

Congratulations

Success celebration

This is the go-to word for celebrating someone's success or good news. It is like giving someone a high-five with your words when they achieve something great.

用法:The phrase is neutral and safe for almost any context. Just remember to always use the plural form 'Congratulations' and follow it with 'on' for specific events.

Collocation B2

关键决定

Extremely significant choice

一个`关键决定`就像人生或项目中的一个重大岔路口一样,非常重要。它不仅仅是一个小小的选择;它是一种设定全新方向并产生长远影响的类型。把它想象成一个无法回头的点,你选择的道路将塑造之后的一切。

用法:The phrase `crucial decision` is versatile and fits most contexts. However, avoid using it for trivial matters, as it can sound overly dramatic or insincere. While neutral, it carries significant weight, so use it when a choice genuinely has major consequences.

Collocation A1

脏衣服

Soiled garments

这是您已经穿过并且现在沾有汗水、灰尘或污渍的衣服。在再次穿着之前,需要用机器或手洗。这是您家中最常见的等待洗衣的衣物堆!

用法:The phrase `dirty clothes` is highly common and generally neutral in formality. It's best suited for everyday conversations about chores and household tasks. Avoid using it in highly formal written documents where more specific or technical terms like 'soiled garments' might be preferred.

Collocation A1

do dishes

Wash plates and utensils

This phrase describes the act of cleaning everything you used to eat or cook. It includes washing plates, bowls, forks, and even heavy pots and pans.

用法:This is a neutral, everyday phrase. It is most commonly used with the definite article as `do the dishes`. It is perfectly acceptable in almost all social situations except for extremely formal service environments.

Collocation A1

洗碗

Wash plates and cutlery

饭后清洗盘子、碗和餐具。它包括洗刷、冲洗和擦干所使用的厨具。

用法:The phrase 'do the dishes' is a neutral, everyday idiom. It is almost always more natural than 'wash the dishes' in speech. The most common mistake is using 'make' instead of 'do'.

Collocation A1

喝咖啡

Consume coffee

这是享用那种温暖、提神的饮品的常用语。它不仅仅是啜饮的物理行为;它常常关乎整个体验——香气、温暖,甚至可能还有与朋友的叙旧。无论您是独自一人享用还是与某人会面聊天,都可以将其视为谈论喝咖啡的默认方式。

用法:The phrase `drink coffee` is highly versatile and fits most everyday situations. It's neutral enough for most contexts but leans informal. Avoid it in highly formal writing or speeches where a more sophisticated term like 'partake in coffee' might be preferred, though even that sounds a bit dated.

Collocation A1

drink water

Consume water

This phrase describes the simple act of putting water in your mouth and swallowing it. It is the most basic way to say you are hydrating yourself.

用法:The phrase is neutral and works in almost any setting. To sound more natural in casual conversation, use 'get some water' or 'have some water' instead of the direct 'drink water'.

Collocation A1

drive car

Operate a vehicle

This phrase describes the physical action of sitting in the driver's seat and controlling a car to move it from one place to another.

用法:This is a neutral, everyday collocation. While 'drive' is often used alone, adding 'a car' clarifies the object, especially for beginners or in formal instructions.