Neck and neck 不相伯仲 So close that the advantage or lead shifts from one to the other or is virtually indistinguishable. The term comes from horse racing, where the necks of two horses in competition appear to be side by side. eg: The
stock up 囤货 It means to buy a lot of a particular thing, in case you cannot get it later, or because it might be more expensive later. eg: When theres a storm coming we always stock up on food and candles. Note: stock up的意思是特意
strike up 发起谈话 It means to begin a friendship, or a conversation. This phrasal verb cant be separated. eg:We struck up a friendship on the first day we met. While he was waiting in the queue, he struck up a conversation with the per
Axe 裁员 It means to eliminate someone from their job; to terminate employment. eg: My old company axed me after they found out I had been sleeping on the job. Note: Axe的意思是裁员的意思。 例：公司发现我在上班期间睡着
Zillionaire 亿万富翁 A very, very rich person. Since it rhymes with million and billion, zillion sounds huge, although its not really a number. A zillionaire is like a millionaire or a billionaire but with even more money. eg:Someday Il
In a bind 处于困境 Also, in a box or hole or jam or tight corner or tight spot. In a difficult, threatening, or embarrassing position; also, unable to solve a dilemma.All these colloquial terms allude to places from which one cant easil
1. Im behind you. 我支持你。 例如： Whatever decision you are going to make, Im behind you. 2. Im broke. 我身无分文。 3. Mind you! 请注意！听着！(也可仅用Mind。) 例如：Mind you! Hes a very nice fellow though bad
1. Its hot enough to melt hell. I hope it will be cooler soon. 现在热得足以把地狱熔化了，希望很快能够凉快一点。 2. Its stifling! I can hardly breathe. 天气太闷热了！我都没法呼吸了。 3. I cant bear the
