美式英语和英式英语表达对照表 (2).doc

美式英语和英式英语表达对照表American Word-Britons SayAcetaminophen-ParacetamolAluminum-AluminiumAmericans-YanksApartment-FlatApartment house-Block of flatsAppointment Book-DiaryArgentina-The ArgentineArgentinian-ArgentineArgument-Row, argy-bargyBaby Carriage-PramBabysitter-MinderBackpack-RucksackBadger-BrockBaked Potato-Jacket potatoBandaid-Elastoplast (both brand name bandages)Bangs-FringeBar-PubBarrette-SlideBaseboard-Skirting-boardBathroom-Loo, Water closet, W.C.Battery (car)-AccumulatorBeef extract-Bovril (brand name)Bleachers-TerraceBobby pin-Hair pinBodyguard-MinderBoots (rubber)-Wellies, WellingtonsBoss-GafferBoy-LadBroccoli rabe-CalabreseButtocks-BumCabbage and potato-Bubble and squeakCafeteria-RefectoryCall-RingCan-TinCarpenter-Cabinet Maker, JoinerCarried away-Over the topChat (noun)-NatterChat (verb)-Natter, RabbitChecking account-Current accountCheck (bank)-ChequeCheck (restaurant)-BillClassy-UpmarketComforter-DuvetCondom-SheathConductor-Guard, clippie (Scotland)Cookie-BiscuitCotton-Cotton woolCounterclockwise-AnticlockwiseCracker-Savoury biscuitCrazy (person)-NutterCredit-Hire purchaseCrotch-CrutchCurator-KeeperCurb-KerbDead End-Close, Cul de sacDessert-Afters, PuddingDetour-DiversionDiaper-Nappy, NapkinDoctors exam room-SurgeryDropout-School leaverDrunk-Blotto, legless, paralytic, pissedDump-TipEasy task-DoddleEditorial-LeaderEggplant-AubergineElated-Over the MoonElectrician-SparkyElevator-LiftEngland-BlightyEraser-RubberExercise Class-Keep FitExhausted-KnackeredExpensive-DearFall-AutumnFaucet-TapFeeble-minded-DottyFellow-Bloke, ChapFire (verb)-SackFish Store-FishmongersFlashlight-TorchFourteen Pounds-One stoneFrench Fries-ChipsFruit Store-FruiterersGarage sale-Jumble sale, boot saleGarbage Bag-Bin linerGarbage Can-BinGarbageman-DustmanGarter Belt-SuspendersGas-PetrolGas heater-Gas fireGelatin-JellyGlasses-Bins, SpecsGo away-Naff off, sod offGolden raisins-SultanasGrade-FormGranola-MuesliGround Beef-MinceGutter-GullyGuy-Bloke, ChapHam-GammonHamburger bun-BapHardware store-IronmongersHealthfood-WholefoodHeater (gas)-Gas fireHeater (electric)-Electric fireHedge-HedgerowHighrise-Tower blockHighway-Carriageway, MotorwayHood-BonnetHooligan-Yob, YobboHorse Chestnut-ConkerHungry-PeckishInclusive-All-inInstruction-TuitionIntermission-IntervalInterrogate-VetInvestigate-VetJail-GaolJelly-JamJuice Concentrate-SquashKerosene-ParaffinLadybug-LadybirdLadys room-LadiesLawyer-Barrister, SolicitorLeash-LeadLemonade-Non-carbonated beverageLicense plate-Number plateLike (verb)-FancyLine-QueueLineup-Identity paradeLiquor store-Off licenseLiving room-LoungeMail (noun or verb)-PostMain street-High streetMens room-GentsMiddle of nowhere-Back of beyondModel (of sorts)-Page 3 girlMolasses-TreacleMonkey Wrench-SpannerMoron-BerkMotor Home-CaravanMover-Removal manMovie Theater-CinemaMoving-RemovalMoving truck-Removal vanMuffler-SilencerNail polish-Nail varnishNaked-StarkersNapkin-ServietteNational Holiday-Bank HolidayNauseous-Sick, SeedyNerd-WallyNewcastle (person from)-GeordieNewscaster-PresenterNothing-Nought, bugger-allNudist-NaturistOven-CookerOverpass-FlyoverPacifier-DummyPanties-Pants, KnickersParka-AnorakParking lot-Car parkParty favor-CrackerPedestrian crossing-SubwayPerfect-Spot onPeriod (in punct.)-Full stopPharmacist-ChemistPimple-SpotPin-BroochPlastic Tape-Sellotape (brand name)Plastic wrap-Clingfilm (brand name)Pleasant-HomelyPleased-ChuffedPolice Car-Panda carPoliceman-BobbyPool-SnookerPopsicle-Ice lollyPotato Chips-CrispsPregnant-Bun in the ovenPrenatal-AntenatalPreppie-Sloane RangerPrison-The nickPrivate school-Public schoolProm-BallPropeller-Air screwPush up-Press upPut to sleep-Put downQuarrel-RowRailroad Tie-SleeperRaincoat-Mac, mackintoshRaise-RiseRealtor-Estate AgentRelish-PickleRent-HireReserve-BookRest stop-Lay-byRoast-JointRun-LadderRutabaga-SwedeSandwich-ButtySaran Wrap-Clingfilm (Both are brand names)SATs-A-levels (college entrance exams)Sausage-BangerSausage & potatoes-Bangers and mashScalper-ToutScotch Tape-Sellotape (Both are brand names)Sedan-Saloon carSeedy-DownmarketSell-FlogSenior Citizen-OAP (Old Age Pensioner)Shopping Bag-Carrier bagSick-NauseousSideburns-SideboardsSidewalk-PavementSlate (noun)-List of candidates for electionSlate (verb)-Designate for action or appointmentSlowpoke-SlowcoachSneakers-Daps, Trainers, Plimsolls,PumpsSnow Peas-Mange ToutSoccer-FootballSpay-DoctorSpoiled-OffSquash-MarrowSteal-Nick, PinchStingy-MeanStopper-BungStreet Musician-BuskerStupid-Daft, GormlessSubway-UndergroundSuperbowl of Soccer-FA CupSuspenders-BracesSweater-JumperTalk show-Chat showTaxi stand-RankTenement-Housing estateTesticles-BollocksThank you-Cheers, TaThicket-CopseThumbtack-Drawing pinToilet-LooToss-BungTraffic Circle-RoundaboutTraffic Jam-TailbackTrash Bag-Bin linerTrash Can-BinTruck-LorryTrunk-BootTurnip-SwedeTV-TellyTwo Weeks-FortnightUmbrella-BrollyUnderpants (mens)-Y-frontsUnderpants (womens)-Pants, KnickersUndershirt-VestUnemployed-RedundantUnstable-WonkyVacation-Holi