2016年公共英语口语备考一级指导(2)

old story 老一套

I am tired of it,same old story.

on one’s word of honor　以某人的人格担保

on occasion 间或

of one’s own accord　自愿地

packed like sardins　拥挤

During the holidays,people in the trains are packed like sardins.

pass away　去世

pay the price　付出代价

You are playing with the fire and you must pay the poice one day.

put up with　忍受

I cann’t put up with your rudeness any more;leave my room.

red-letter day

重要的或值得纪念的日子

red tape　繁文缛节

red carpet　红地毯

run into　偶遇

I ran into an old friend in the shop yesterday.

run out of　用尽，缺少

Quick,quick,we are running out of time.

show up 炫耀

small potatos　小人物