gold
金子由于贵重而受人们重视,所以英语中有很多由gold构成的
She has a heart of gold. 她心地善良
a goldmine金矿
a gold mine大赚钱的买卖
This restaurant is a gold mine. 这餐馆生意极好。
as good as gold 好极了
The children caused no trouble all day; they were as good as gold.孩子们一整天都没任何麻烦,真乖极了。
gold的形容词是golden,也很常用
golden rule 金科玉律;
golden wedding结婚五十周年纪念
golden age黄金时代
The eighteenth century was the golden age of the novel. 十八世纪是小说的鼎盛期。
I’m dreading it 我很担心;不想发生
Example
-My boyfriend&`&s parents are visiting us this weekend.
-That&`&s nice.
-No. I&`&m dreading it. His dad is so old-fashioned!
How come…?
EXAMPLES:
1. You forgot to bring your homework again. How come?
2. How come your little sister is so angry?
3. How come we were not invited to the party?
DIALOGUE:
A: Are you going to your sister’s wedding?
B: I decided not to go.
A: How come you’re not going?
B:Because I’m afraid that if I go I’ll catch the bouquet of flowers and then I’ll have to get married.
A: Don’t be silly. Just make sure you don’t catch it.
B: Hey, that’s a good idea. I never thought of that.
How dare you…!
EXAMPLEs:
1. How dare you call me fat!
2. How dare you speak to me like that!
3. How dare he do that to me!