雅思聽力經典小詞和習語
1，a change of pace 節奏變換
You cant do these chemistry experiments all day long. You certainly need a change of pace.
2, a far cry from 相距甚遠
The published book is far cry from the early manuscript.
3, and how 的確
A: Shes a good dancer.
B: and how.
4, a matter of time 時間問題
It is only a matter of time.
5, a phone call away 一個電話之遠，愿意過來幫忙。
If you need my help, do let me know. Just remember I am a phone call away.
6, a while back 不久以前
7，all along 一直
I knew it all along.
8, anything but 絕對不
I was anything but happy about going.
9, account for 解釋
How do you account for it?
10, after all 到底
A: Ive just seen the X-rays and your teeth look just fine,
B: I see. Then there is nothing to worry about after all.
11, allergic to 對|過敏
Oh man! Something in this room is making my eyes itch. I must be allergic to something.
12, at sbs service 愿為某人服務
I am at your service at any time.
13, around the clock 24小時不停
Martha studied around the clock for management exam.
14, as far as I know 就我所知
15，at home with 對..很熟悉
She is at home with problems like this.
16, back out
1) 退出
A: Wasnt Bert supposed to sing tonight?
B: Yes, but he backed out at last minute
2)不履行
She finally backed out of her promise.
17, be cut out for 天生適合
Im not cut out to be a hero.
18, be absorbed in
She has been absorbed in a horror fiction. I cant tear her away.
19, be addicted to 對上癮
She has been addicted to drugs for years.
20，be attached to 對有感情
A: Im amazed that you are still driving that old car of yours. I thought you would have
gotten rid of it years ago.
B: It runs well and Ive actually been quite attached to it.
21, back up
1) 累積
The subway is running behind schedule, and traffic is backed up for blocks. I dont know if well make the 6:30 show.
2) 支持
Ill back it up.
22, be bound for 到地方
The bus is bound for New England.
23, be myself 找到自我
Im feeling myself again.
24, be burned up 生氣
She was really burned up at the news.
25, be hard up for
Im hard up for clothes, but I have a lot of books.
26, be head and shoulders above 好許多
In calculus, Joe is head and shoulders above his classmates.
27，be in the dark 蒙在鼓里
A: Do you have any idea what his notice is about?
B: Im as in the dark as you are.
28，be stuck 卡住了
I cant get this window open. Its stuck.
29, bite off more than one can chew. 貪多嚼不爛
A: I hear youre taking an advanced physics course this semester.
B: I think Ive bitten off more than I can chew.
30, break new ground 有了新的突破
His architectural design broke new ground in the field.
31，benefit concert 慈善音樂會
We need to let everyone know about the benefit concert, but we dont have much money for advertising.
32, busy signal 占線
Ive been calling David for the past half hour, but I keep getting a busy signal.
33,between you and me 你我之間，保密
34，call for
A,打電話找
Tom just called for you.
B,預報
The forecast calls for heavy rain again tonight. Arent you glad well be getting away from this for a week?
C,問
Its probably in the new part of town. Well have to call for directions.
35, call it a day 就此結束
A: Im really glad our club decides to raise money for the childrens hospital, and most of the people weve phoned seemed happy to contribute.
B: Yeah, I agree. Now weve gone through all the numbers on our list now, so I guess we can call it a day.
36,cash the check 兌現支票
Have your sister cashed her paycheck?
37,clear off 收拾，整理
Its about time we clear off the desk.
38,come down 下起來
The heavy rain is coming down, now.
39, come in first in the race 比賽第一名
Not only did Jill come in first in the race but she also had her best running time of the season.
40,come what may 不管怎樣
Well pick you up tomorrow at eight, come what may.
41,cost somebody an arm and a leg
A: Did you see the diamond ring Bill gave to Linda?
B: I sure did. It must have cost him an arm and a leg.
42, cut it out 閉嘴
I told you to cut it out.
43,be cut out for 生來時做的
Dr. Hamilton doesnt feel Larry is cut out for the medical profession.
44,department chair 系主任
I didnt write that memo to the department chair.
45,dirt cheap 非常便宜
A: Youve already furnished your apartment?
B: Ive found some used furniture that was dirt cheap.
46, do with 用..湊合; do without 沒有也行
You can do with your girlfriend.
You can do without your girlfriend
47, dog tired 特別累，同義：run down; worn out; out of steam
Im dog tired these days. Im working on seven articles.
48, down jacket 羽絨服
49，drive somebody up the wall 讓某人發瘋;同義：drive somebody out of ones mind
The sound of all that raffic is driving me out of my mind.
50, fall back on 依賴
A: Were you able to understand that French novel without any help from the teacher?
B: I did pretty well, but I had to fall back on my dictionary occasionally.
51, fill a prescription 按處方抓藥
Would you please fill this prescription for me?
52, fill in for 代替; 同義：fill ones place; take the place of; take over Say, Dave, can you fill in for me tonight at the restaurant? Id like to go out of town.
53,food for thought 令人思考的東西;同義：thought-provoking
There is a lot food for thought in what he had to say.
54,for nothing 免費
To pay to see that movie would be foolish, when you can see it on TV for nothing.
55,from top to bottom 從上到下
A: Maybe you lost your wallet in this room.
B: Ive searched it from top to bottom..
56, get of on the wrong foot 開始事情就做錯了
I got off on the wrong foot, and I dont have any idea which way to turn now.
57,get a lot out of something 從學到很多
The training program was difficult, but she got a lot out of it.
58, get at 想說
Do you understand what Im getting at?
59, get away with 對..擺脫懲罰
A: Did you know that Bob is leaving for home tonight? He isnt planning to take his final exams.
B: He cant get away with that
60,get going 趕緊行動; 同義：get moving
A: It looks like we wont have enough time to do all we wanted to.
B: Who says we wont? lets get going.
61, get on ones nerve 招惹某人神經了
A: Why did you come to the meeting late? I left a message with your roommate about the time change.
B: She has a very short memory and it really gets on my nerve sometimes.
62, get started on 開始做
We should get started on the project.
63, get time off from work 從工作中抽時間
Oh, so she was able to get time off from the work.
64,give credibility to 相信
A: did you hear about Jim?
B: I wouldnt give that rumor any credibility.
65,go easy on 溫和對待
Well, since its your first and only ticket, the judge will probably go easy on you.
66,go in one ear and out the other 一耳朵進，一耳朵出
Well, you know Mike, everythings in one ear and out the other.
1，a change of pace 節奏變換
You cant do these chemistry experiments all day long. You certainly need a change of pace.
2, a far cry from 相距甚遠
The published book is far cry from the early manuscript.
3, and how 的確
A: Shes a good dancer.
B: and how.
4, a matter of time 時間問題
It is only a matter of time.
5, a phone call away 一個電話之遠，愿意過來幫忙。
If you need my help, do let me know. Just remember I am a phone call away.
6, a while back 不久以前
7，all along 一直
I knew it all along.
8, anything but 絕對不
I was anything but happy about going.
9, account for 解釋
How do you account for it?
10, after all 到底
A: Ive just seen the X-rays and your teeth look just fine,
B: I see. Then there is nothing to worry about after all.
11, allergic to 對|過敏
Oh man! Something in this room is making my eyes itch. I must be allergic to something.
12, at sbs service 愿為某人服務
I am at your service at any time.
13, around the clock 24小時不停
Martha studied around the clock for management exam.
14, as far as I know 就我所知
15，at home with 對..很熟悉
She is at home with problems like this.
16, back out
1) 退出
A: Wasnt Bert supposed to sing tonight?
B: Yes, but he backed out at last minute
2)不履行
She finally backed out of her promise.
17, be cut out for 天生適合
Im not cut out to be a hero.
18, be absorbed in
She has been absorbed in a horror fiction. I cant tear her away.
19, be addicted to 對上癮
She has been addicted to drugs for years.
20，be attached to 對有感情
A: Im amazed that you are still driving that old car of yours. I thought you would have
gotten rid of it years ago.
B: It runs well and Ive actually been quite attached to it.
21, back up
1) 累積
The subway is running behind schedule, and traffic is backed up for blocks. I dont know if well make the 6:30 show.
2) 支持
Ill back it up.
22, be bound for 到地方
The bus is bound for New England.
23, be myself 找到自我
Im feeling myself again.
24, be burned up 生氣
She was really burned up at the news.
25, be hard up for
Im hard up for clothes, but I have a lot of books.
26, be head and shoulders above 好許多
In calculus, Joe is head and shoulders above his classmates.
27，be in the dark 蒙在鼓里
A: Do you have any idea what his notice is about?
B: Im as in the dark as you are.
28，be stuck 卡住了
I cant get this window open. Its stuck.
29, bite off more than one can chew. 貪多嚼不爛
A: I hear youre taking an advanced physics course this semester.
B: I think Ive bitten off more than I can chew.
30, break new ground 有了新的突破
His architectural design broke new ground in the field.
31，benefit concert 慈善音樂會
We need to let everyone know about the benefit concert, but we dont have much money for advertising.
32, busy signal 占線
Ive been calling David for the past half hour, but I keep getting a busy signal.
33,between you and me 你我之間，保密
34，call for
A,打電話找
Tom just called for you.
B,預報
The forecast calls for heavy rain again tonight. Arent you glad well be getting away from this for a week?
C,問
Its probably in the new part of town. Well have to call for directions.
35, call it a day 就此結束
A: Im really glad our club decides to raise money for the childrens hospital, and most of the people weve phoned seemed happy to contribute.
B: Yeah, I agree. Now weve gone through all the numbers on our list now, so I guess we can call it a day.
36,cash the check 兌現支票
Have your sister cashed her paycheck?
37,clear off 收拾，整理
Its about time we clear off the desk.
38,come down 下起來
The heavy rain is coming down, now.
39, come in first in the race 比賽第一名
Not only did Jill come in first in the race but she also had her best running time of the season.
40,come what may 不管怎樣
Well pick you up tomorrow at eight, come what may.
41,cost somebody an arm and a leg
A: Did you see the diamond ring Bill gave to Linda?
B: I sure did. It must have cost him an arm and a leg.
42, cut it out 閉嘴
I told you to cut it out.
43,be cut out for 生來時做的
Dr. Hamilton doesnt feel Larry is cut out for the medical profession.
44,department chair 系主任
I didnt write that memo to the department chair.
45,dirt cheap 非常便宜
A: Youve already furnished your apartment?
B: Ive found some used furniture that was dirt cheap.
46, do with 用..湊合; do without 沒有也行
You can do with your girlfriend.
You can do without your girlfriend
47, dog tired 特別累，同義：run down; worn out; out of steam
Im dog tired these days. Im working on seven articles.
48, down jacket 羽絨服
49，drive somebody up the wall 讓某人發瘋;同義：drive somebody out of ones mind
The sound of all that raffic is driving me out of my mind.
50, fall back on 依賴
A: Were you able to understand that French novel without any help from the teacher?
B: I did pretty well, but I had to fall back on my dictionary occasionally.
51, fill a prescription 按處方抓藥
Would you please fill this prescription for me?
52, fill in for 代替; 同義：fill ones place; take the place of; take over Say, Dave, can you fill in for me tonight at the restaurant? Id like to go out of town.
53,food for thought 令人思考的東西;同義：thought-provoking
There is a lot food for thought in what he had to say.
54,for nothing 免費
To pay to see that movie would be foolish, when you can see it on TV for nothing.
55,from top to bottom 從上到下
A: Maybe you lost your wallet in this room.
B: Ive searched it from top to bottom..
56, get of on the wrong foot 開始事情就做錯了
I got off on the wrong foot, and I dont have any idea which way to turn now.
57,get a lot out of something 從學到很多
The training program was difficult, but she got a lot out of it.
58, get at 想說
Do you understand what Im getting at?
59, get away with 對..擺脫懲罰
A: Did you know that Bob is leaving for home tonight? He isnt planning to take his final exams.
B: He cant get away with that
60,get going 趕緊行動; 同義：get moving
A: It looks like we wont have enough time to do all we wanted to.
B: Who says we wont? lets get going.
61, get on ones nerve 招惹某人神經了
A: Why did you come to the meeting late? I left a message with your roommate about the time change.
B: She has a very short memory and it really gets on my nerve sometimes.
62, get started on 開始做
We should get started on the project.
63, get time off from work 從工作中抽時間
Oh, so she was able to get time off from the work.
64,give credibility to 相信
A: did you hear about Jim?
B: I wouldnt give that rumor any credibility.
65,go easy on 溫和對待
Well, since its your first and only ticket, the judge will probably go easy on you.
66,go in one ear and out the other 一耳朵進，一耳朵出
Well, you know Mike, everythings in one ear and out the other.
