[ noun C informal disapproving ] a story or piece of information that someone tells you or writes about himself or herself that is intended to make you feel sympathy for that person [ 可数名词,非正式用语,贬义词 ] (意在博取同情的)伤感故事
例句:
She came out with some sob story about not having enough money to go and see her father who was ill. 她编了一个用于博取同情的伤感故事,说自己没有足够的钱去看生病的父亲。
a cold sauce made from oil and vinegar, added to salads to give flavour 沙拉酱、沙拉汁、沙拉调味料
For Americans, the salad dressing known as house dressing is what is typically served with side salads unless you request something different. The standard house dressing is a combination of vinegar, oil, garlic, herbs, and a touch of sugar, but each restaurant has its own method, proportions, and add-ons.
to fail to reach an amount or standard that was expected or hoped for, causing disappointment 未达到数量(或要求)
例句:
August car sales fell short of the industry’s expectations. 8月汽车销量未达到业界的期望。
He shot an arrow, but it fell short of the target. 他射了一箭,但没有射中靶。
Many Americans, young and old, fall short on vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients, dietary surveys show. 有膳食调查显示:许多美国人,不论年轻人还是老年人,都缺乏维生素,矿物质和其他营养元素。
His behaviour falls short of accepted standards. 他的行为没达到公认的标准。
Because even if we fall short, what better way is there to live? 因为即使我们没达成目标,那又怎么样?还有比这更好的生活方式吗?
How can we fall short on such important goals year after year? 年复一年我们怎么总会功亏一篑?
1. If an activity or situation spills over, it begins to affect another situation or group of people, especially in an unpleasant or unwanted way. (尤指令人不快地)波及,扩散,影响
例句:
I try not to let my work spill over into my life outside the office. 我努力不让我的工作影响到办公室之外的生活。
The conflict threatens to spill over into neighbouring regions. 冲突可能会波及到邻近地区。
A new flu is spilling over from cows to people in the U.S. How worried should we be? 一种新的流感正在从奶牛蔓延到美国的人们身上。我们应该有多担心?
2. to continue for a longer time than expected 延续;延长
例句:
The talks between the two leaders look likely to spill over into the weekend. 两位领导人之间的会谈看来很可能会持续到这个周末。
1. [ verb I or T, informal ] to send text messages that are about sex or intended to sexually excite someone 发送与性有关的或旨在性刺激某人的短信
2. [ noun ] A sexually explicit digital message or image, especially a photograph or video of oneself, usually transmitted by cell phone. [名词] 色情信息或图像,尤指自己的照片或视频,通常通过手机传输。
3. [ noun, Ecclesiastical ] The fourth of the seven canonical hours. The time of day set aside for this service, usually the sixth hour, or noon. [ 名词, 宗教 ]第六时祷告(七个规定祈祷时间的第四个);为这种祈祷所设的时间