关于“MONEY”
1.Money doesn’t grow on trees.字面意思是"钱不会长在树上",实际想表达的意思是不要乱花钱,因为挣钱不容易。
My daughter wants a car for her 17th birthday, but I can't afford it. Money doesn't grow on trees!
2.Money is no object 钱不是问题 (意思是说你有很多钱,所以钱不是问题。)
He lives in a mansion, has three sports cars and goes on holiday every month. Money is no object for him.他住在富丽堂皇的宅邸/大厦里面,有三辆跑车,每个月出去度假。对于他来说钱不是问题。
3.Money is no object 钱不是问题 (意思是说你有很多钱,所以钱不是问题。)
He lives in a mansion, has three sports cars and goes on holiday every month. Money is no object for him.他住在富丽堂皇的宅邸/大厦里面,有三辆跑车,每个月出去度假。对于他来说钱不是问题。
4.Be made of money
[口语]很多钱,钱多得花不完,一身都是钱,极富(可以说是富可敌国)
Do I look like I’m made of money?我看起来像富翁吗?
I am not made of money. 我不是印钞机。
5.Hit the jackpot 赢得一大笔钱;得彩票头奖
Jackpot ['dʒækpɑt] n.头奖;累积赌注
I was excited like I won the jackpot. 我就像中了头奖一样兴奋。
I am gonna hit the jackpot.我要狠狠赚一笔
******************************************** 口语选择题: 1、A: Can you come out and play with me, Tommy?
B: Not this week. I'm grounded.
B说他为何不能出门?
a. 他摔伤了。
b. 他太忙了。
c. 他被禁足了。
正确答案:c
ground n.地面;土地
I'm grounded from the computer. 我被禁止玩电脑 (be grounded from doing sth )被禁止做某事
be grounded 被禁足。
2.M: What does the newspaper have to say?
W: The weather in Chicago will be hot for the next two weeks.
Q: What is the man asking?
a. if the weather will be bad
b. if Chicago is in the news
c. if there is any news
正确答案:c
What does the newspaper have to say?这句话的意思就是「报纸上写了些什么?」
3.A: If you lend me some money, I'll wash your dishes for a month.
B: Nice try.
B赞成A的想法吗?
a. yes
b. no
正确答案:b
Nice try.字面上是在说别人「做得好。」实际上,Nice try.常用来讽刺别人「你想得美。得了吧」
Nice try, buddy, but don't even dream about it.
得了吧,老兄,但是你想都别想。