中考英语常用口语词汇和短语归纳

a kick in the pants 口头警告

e.g. He was always late for work, so the manager decided to give him a kick in the pants and watch his performance.

他上班经常迟到，所以经理对他作出口头警告，并留意他的表现。

a little short on RAM 能力不够

e.g. I dont think he is the right person for this job. Hes a little short on RAM.

我认为他不是这个职位的适当人选。他的能力不够。

ace buddy 至交，好朋友

Eg. Look, youre my ace buddy and shouldnt say that to me.

喂，你是我的`老朋友，不应该对我说这样的话。

all that jazz 诸如此类的东西

e.g. He told me I didnt behave myself good enough, that I should watch my Ps and Qs ,all that jazz.

他说我表现得不够好，我应该注意礼仪，以及诸如此类的话。

Any takers? 询问他人是否赞成某事

eg. We are planning a golf tournament next Sunday. Any takers?

我们计划于下星期日举行高尔夫球赛。大家赞成吗？

attention-getter 引人瞩目的人或物

eg. The pop singer is an attention-getter wherever he goes.

那位流行歌手到地方去都是个引人注目的人物。