经典美语英语俚语大全.docx

1、经典美语英语俚语大全 一、俚语的定义 俚语（slang），是一种非习惯用语，是粗俗的或通行面极窄的方言词,用以表达新鲜事物，或对旧事物赋以新的说法。 二、美国俚语的起源及发展 俚语的来源尚不可考，初见於1800年的印刷品，所载为伦敦罪犯们的行话。俚语多出自价值观念上的冲突，表示敌意或轻蔑；也可出自对本集团内成员的讪笑。但俚语的流行，则是一种社会力量的推动而非个人所为。 现今俚语的主流，则为主宰美国当今文化主流的上层人士创造的俚语。而曾经那些被定义为“难登大雅之堂”的美国俚语已频频出现在名报、名著、名人传记中，甚至是美国总统的正式演说中。因此可以说美国俚语已融入了主流文化的“血液”中。 三、俚语

2、的功能 1俚语能有效的拉近彼此的距离。 2使用俚语表达委婉语。 bun in the oven 。 四、俚语的翻译 on the house，dear John letter Plenty of other fish in the sea Skate on the ice Icing on the cake Bloody time 常见的误区主要体现在以下两方面： 1）谚语的滥用 谚语（proverbs） 2）习语和俚语混为一谈 （idioms） 1 red-letter day大日子 This is a red-letter day for Susan. She made her first

3、 sale to a very important client. 今天是susan的大日子。她和一个非常重要的客户做成了第一笔生意。2 go up in smoke成为泡影 Peters vacation plans went up in smoke when a crisis arose in the office. 办公室出了问题，peter的假期泡汤了。 3. lady-killer帅哥 Hes a real lady-killer. 他是个不折不扣的帅哥。 4. blockhead笨蛋 Arnold is a blockhead if I ever saw one. 阿诺德是我见过的

4、最笨的人。 5. poke ones nose into something多管闲事 6. put away大吃大喝 7. a drop in the bucket沧海一粟 8. bullheaded顽固，牛脾气 9. big deal重要的事Its no big deal. I dont mind helping you out. 这没什么大不了的，我不介意帮助你摆脱困境。 美国电影里常见的俚语习语句型1. 抑制;控制例句: He couldnt hold back his anger. 他再也控制不住他的怒火。 She held back her tears. 她强忍着没让眼泪流出来。 2

5、. 阻挡,阻止,阻碍例句: What held you back to take a weeks holiday? 是什么阻止了你没休完一周的假? You must try to hold back German attack. 你必须设法阻止住德军的进攻。 3. 犹豫不定;畏缩不前例句: I held back not knowing his real intention. 我有点犹豫不定，不知道他的真正意图是什么。 Hold natural and graceful, dont hold back before the guests. 在客人面前要落落大方，不要畏惧退缩不敢见人。 4. 耽

6、误,延误,推迟例句: Hes a hard man, nothing could hold him back to come to the club in time. 他是一个古板墨守成规的家伙，什么也不会延误他准时到达俱乐部的。 Im sorry to say I have to hold the ball back for half an hour, Princess Diana will join us. 很抱歉，我必须把舞会开始的时间推迟半个小时，黛安娜公主要来参加我们的舞会。5. 隐瞒;保守(秘密等);不发表(消息等)例句: I held nothing back, I told y

7、ou all about it. 我什么也不瞒你，我把一切全说出来了。 I dare say that he was holding something back from us. 我敢说，他有些事瞒着我们。Your heart really in it 你真的很喜欢做.Hey, David! Your business is really doing well, your heart is really in it. 嘿，大卫！你的生意不错啊，看来你真的是爱干这行。Im gonna quit the job, my heart isnt in it anymore.我就快辞职了，我不再喜欢这

8、份工作了。常见的俚语、习语短句：1. a picky eater 吃饭挑剔之人2. apple of ones eye 珍爱之人（或物），宝贝 3. the cold shoulder 对某人冷淡 10. an adventurous eater 大胆的食客11. bring home the bacon 挣钱养家 12. bite off more than you can chew 贪多而吃不下（尤指接下过多工作而完不成）13. burn the midnight oil 熬夜 14. be kept in the dark 被蒙在鼓里15. behind the times 过时了，落伍

9、了，不时髦 18. cry over spilt milk 覆水难收19. It is not my cup of tea 非我所爱20. the calm before the storm 暴风雨前的平静21. born with a silver spoon in your mouth 生于富贵之家，生来享受富贵 22. by hook or by crook 不择手段，无论如何23. burn ones bridges 破釜沉舟，自断后路24. Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder 情人眼里出西施25. bite the hand that feed

10、s you 忘恩负义26. eat like a horse 吃得很多27. go to pieces 破碎,沮丧，心碎 30. go in one ear and out the other 听了并不照办,左耳朵进右耳朵出 31. get carried away 得意忘形,失去理智 34. have your cake and eat it 鱼与熊掌兼得e easily易如反掌36.move heaven and earth想尽一切办法37. pull someones leg开某人的玩笑38.dont have a cow别大惊小怪 阿甘正传里几句俚语A duck in water 如鱼

11、得水redneck 乡巴佬Out of blue sky 晴天霹雳My legs are just fine and dandy 一帆风顺，这是“完好如初”Come on now, people, lets get on the ball 伙计们，快来练球吧 beatnik beauty . 叛逆美女 绝望主妇里学来的流行美式俚语 1Be in the air 将要发生的事情【英英解释】The feeling or idea that something new is about to happen or is going to change.Example: From the argumen

12、ts going on at the meeting, it seems that a change in policy is in the air.2 Clear the air 消除误会【英英解释】To settle a dispute and restore good relationsExample: We had a meeting with the workers, and I think weve cleared the air now.3Cost an arm and a leg 极其昂贵【英英解释】To be very expensiveExample: I love tha

13、t fur coat. However, I dont think Im going to buy it because it costs an arm and a leg.4A bad egg 缺乏道德的人【英英解释】Somebody who has no moral principles and should be avoidedExample: You mustnt lend Tim money, hes a bad egg. Youll never see him or your money again!5In the Bag 稳操胜券【英英解释】Said of an achievem

14、ent which is secureExample: We have the deal in the bag. The client came in this morning to sign the agreement.6In the balance 未知的,不可预测的【英英解释】Said when the outcome of a situation is unknown or unpredictableExample: His career as a pilot is in the balance, as his eyesight does not seem good enough.7D

15、rive a hard bargain 极力讨价还价【英英解释】To have the negotiating strength and skills to get the most advantageous price and conditionsExample: Amanda is negotiating the best price from the suppliers. She drives a hard bargain.8Ring a bell 看上去或听起来非常熟悉【英英解释】To look, sound or seem familiarExample: That face rin

16、gs a bell, where have I seen him before?9Tighten ones belt 节衣缩食【英英解释】To cut down on spending because there is less income than beforeExample: Now you are out of work, youll have to tighten your belt and give up buying new clothes and going out so often.10Kill two birds with one stone 一石二鸟【英英解释】To co

17、mplete two tasks together, with less effort than doing them separatelyExample: Since Id gone to the store to buy some bread, I thought of killing two birds with one stone and invited Mr. Biggs to the party.11Be in a black mood 情绪极差【英英解释】To be so negative about everything that it is impossible for an

18、yone to reason with him/herExample: My father has been in a black mood for days, we dare not say anything to him.12New blood 新成员【英英解释】New people brought into an organization to introduce different and original ideasExample: It was decided to bring new blood into the school by employing teachers with

19、 the latest training.13Feeling blue 感到无精打采【英英解释】Feeling sad or depressedExample: Shes feeling blue, because the man she loves is far away.14Get to the bottom of something 弄清真相【英英解释】To find out the truth about somethingExample: Im trying to get to the bottom of why David left without saying goodbye.

20、18Round the clock 夜以继日的【英英解释】To do something continuously, without a break or pauseExample: The ambulance services worked round the clock hauling people trapped in the building to safety. 20In a tight corner 处于困境【英英解释】In an extremely difficult situationExample: Whenever I get into a tight corner, I

21、try to rely on quick thinking to get out of it.21Keep in the dark 隐瞒【英英解释】To keep something secretExample: We know my brother has a new girlfriend, but hes keeping her name in the dark.22Fall on deaf ears 不加理睬的, 不听取【英英解释】Not to take any notice of what is saidExample: The city councils order that gar

22、bage should be put in the bins fell on deaf ears; the sidewalks are still littered with trash!23Take things easy 放轻松【英英解释】To relaxExample: Its better for our health to take things easy than to worry about problems all the time.24Eat like a horse 吃得很多【英英解释】To eat a lot; to have a very big appetiteExa

23、mple: Fred eats like a horse. When I was a growing lad like him, I used to eat a lot, too.25Catch ones eye 吸引某人注意【英英解释】To attract somebodys attentionExample: A movement behind the curtain caught my eye - I thought it was a burglar and rushed out of the room!26Have an eye for something 对某事(某物体)了解得非常清

24、楚【英英解释】To be very good at doing something, or have a great understanding of something.Example: As a botanist, he has to describe and draw plants accurately, so he must have an eye for detail.27Turn a blind eye .熟视无睹【英英解释】To ignore an action, even though one should do something about itExample: Paren

25、ts will spoil their children if they constantly turn a blind eye to their bad behavior.28Keep an eye on 照看, 密切注视【英英解释】To watch carefully; to look afterExample: Keep an eye on my purse - Im just going to the bathroom. 30Lead the field 处于领头地位【英英解释】To be the most successful person or group in an activi

26、tyExample: For decades, the House of Dior led the field in elegant fashion design.31Get out of hand 失去控制【英英解释】To be out of controlExample: The problem of suicide bombings is getting out of hand; there seems to be no way to stop them. 34On hold 尚未办理的事情【英英解释】Something set aside and waiting to be dealt

27、 withExample: Our vacation plans are on hold right now; because my Dads just been admitted to hospital with a stomach ulcer.35A dark horse 出乎意料的嬴家【英英解释】An unexpected winner.Example: A dark horse in this years basketball cup was Japan!36The bottom line 本质内容【英英解释】The most essential part of somethingEx

28、ample: Weve talked a lot about taxation and immigration, but the bottom line is that we have to create more jobs.37Live it up 狂欢一场【英英解释】To enjoy a high standard of living and lead a carefree lifeExample: The neighbors having been living it up ever since they won the sweepstakes.38Look forward to 期待着

29、【英英解释】To relish some future prospect; to eagerly await meeting somebody.Example: You can tell Jake is looking forward to his vacation - he keeps telling us how many days there are left until he finishes college.39Bear in mind 记住【英英解释】To remember something which can be of help in the future.Example:

30、Before you start your perspective drawing, bear in mind you should first establish a vanishing point.40Have a mind to 想做某事, 计划做某事【英英解释】To be decided on ; to intend toExample: The service in our hotel was terrible. I have a mind to write a letter of complaint.41Be in the mood 想要做某事【英英解释】To feel like

31、doing somethingExample: She is not in the mood for playing cards and says she should really be preparing her lecture notes.42Over the moon 欣喜若狂【英英解释】Extremely happyExample: Shes over the moon about her promotion - she really wasnt expecting it.43 Get a move on 赶快【英英解释】To hurry upExample: Get a move on! The train is about to leave.44Over and above 除.这外, 额外的【英英解释】In addition toExample: Over and above our salary, we are getting a large bonus, be