今日单词:
单词 | 中文释义 | 英文释义 | 例句 |
eyesore | 刺眼的东西(名词) | (noun) Something that is quite unpleasant to look at. | EXAMPLE: The ugly old building was an eyesore that most neighbors wanted it destroyed. 这幢难看的旧楼很扎眼,附近大多数居民都希望拆了它。 |
今日短语:
短语 | 中文释义 | 英文释义 | 例句 |
Midas touch | 包赚不赔的本领(传统表达法) | (TRADITIONAL EXPRESSION) The ability to make a profit in any situation (NOTE: In Greek mythology Midas was the greedy mythical king of Phrygia whose touch turned anything into gold; sadly, he accidentally touched his beloved daughter and she turned to gold) | EXAMPLE: Any stock my brother-in-law buys triples in price within a year; he has a real Midas touch. 我内兄不管买什么股票,价格一年之内都会涨两倍,他还真有稳赚不赔的本事。 |