经典美语英语俚语大全

1、、俚语的定义俚语（slang），是一种非习惯用语，是粗俗的或通行面极窄的方言词,用以表达新鲜事物，或对旧事物赋以新的说法。二、美国俚语的起源及发展俚语的来源尚不可考，初见於1800年的印刷品，所载为伦敦罪犯们的行话。俚语 多出自价值观念上的冲突，表示敌意或轻蔑；也可出自对本集团内成员的讪笑。但俚 语的流行，则是一种社会力量的推动而非个人所为。现今俚语的主流，则为主宰美国当今文化主流的上层人士创造的俚语。而曾经那些 被定义为“难登大雅之堂”的美国俚语已频频出现在名报、名著、名人传记中，甚至 是美国总统的正式演说中。因此可以说美国俚语已融入了主流文化的“血液”中。三、俚语的功能1俚语能有效的拉近彼

2、此的距离。2使用俚语表达委婉语。bun in the oven。四、俚语的翻译on the house，dear John letterPlenty of other fish in the seaSkate on the iceIcing on the cakeBloody time常见的误区主要体现在以下两方面：1）谚语的滥用 谚语（proverbs）2）习语和俚语混为一谈 （idioms）1 red-letter day大日子This is a red-letter day for Susan. She made her first sale to a very important cl

3、ient.今天是susan的大日子。她和一个非常重要的客户做成了第一笔生意。2 go up in smoke成为泡影Peters vacation plans went up in smoke when a crisis arose inthe office.办公室出了问题，peter的假期泡汤了。3. lady-killer帅哥Hes a real lady-killer.他是个不折不扣的帅哥。4. blockhead笨蛋Arnold is a blockhead if I ever saw one.阿诺德是我见过的最笨的人。5. poke ones nose into something多

4、管闲事6. put away大吃大喝7. a drop in the bucket沧海一粟8. bullheaded顽固，牛脾气9. big deal重要的事Its no big deal. I dont mind helping you out.这没什么大不了的，我不介意帮助你摆脱困境。 美国电影里常见的俚语习语句型1.抑制;控制 例句: He couldnt hold back his anger.他再也控制不住他的怒火。She held back her tears.她强忍着没让眼泪流出来。2.阻挡,阻止,阻碍例句: What held you back to take a weeks

5、holiday?是什么阻止了你没休完一周的假?You must try to hold back German attack.你必须设法阻止住德军的进攻。3.犹豫不定;畏缩不前 例句 : I held back not knowing his real intention.我有点犹豫不定，不知道他的真正意图是什么。Hold natural and graceful, dont hold back before the guests.在客人面前要落落大方，不要畏惧退缩不敢见人。4.耽误,延误,推迟例句: Hes a hard man, nothing could hold him back to

6、 come to the club in time.他是一个古板墨守成规的家伙，什么也不会延误他准时到达俱乐部的。Im sorry to say I have to hold the ball back for half an hour, Princess Diana will join us.很抱歉，我必须把舞会开始的时间推迟半个小时，黛安娜公主要来参加我们的舞会。5.隐瞒;保守（秘密等）;不发表（消息等）例句: I held nothing back, I told you all aboutit.我什么也不瞒你，我把一切全说出来了。I dare say that he was holdi

7、ng something back from us.我敢说，他有些事瞒着我们。Yourheart really in it你真的很喜欢做. Hey, David! Your business is really doing well, your heartis really in it.嘿，大卫！你的生意不错啊，看来你真的是爱干这行。Im gonna quit the job, my heart isnt in it anymore.我就快辞职了，我不再喜欢这份工作了。常见的俚语、习语短句：1. a picky eater吃饭挑剔之人2. apple of ones eye珍爱之人（或物），宝

8、贝3. the cold shoulder对某人冷淡10. an adventurous eater大胆的食客11. bring home the bacon挣钱养家12. bite off more than you can chew贪多而吃不下（尤指接下过多工作而完不成）13. burn the midnight oil熬夜14. be kept in the dark被蒙在鼓里15. behind the times过时了，落伍了，不时髦18. cry over spilt milk覆水难收19. It is not my cup of tea非我所爱20. the calm befor

9、e the storm暴风雨前的平静21. born with a silver spoon in your mouth生于富贵之家，生来享受富贵22. by hook or by crook不择手段，无论如何23. burn ones bridges破釜沉舟，自断后路24. Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder情人眼里出西施25. bite the hand that feeds you忘恩负义26. eat like a horse吃得很多27. go to pieces破碎,沮丧，心碎30. go in one ear and out the oth

10、er听了并不照办,左耳朵进右耳朵出31. get carried away得意忘形,失去理智34. have your cake and eat it鱼与熊掌兼得e easily易如反掌36.move heaven and earth想尽一切办法37. pull someones leg开某人的玩笑38.dont have a cow别大惊小怪阿甘正传里几句俚语A duck in water如鱼得水redneck乡巴佬Out of blue sky晴天霹雳My legs are just fine and dandy一帆风顺，这是“完好如初”Come on now, people, lets

11、get on the ball伙计们，快来练球吧beatnik beauty .叛逆美女绝望主妇里学来的流行美式俚语1 Be in the air将要发生的事情【英英解释】The feeling or idea that something new is about to happen or is going to change.Example: From the arguments going on at the meeting, it seems that a change in policy is inthe air.2 Clear the air消除误会【英英解释】To settle

12、a dispute and restore good relationsExample: We had a meeting with the workers, and I think weve cleared the air now.3Cost an arm and a leg极其昂贵【英英解释】To be very expensiveExample: I love that fur coat. However, I dont think Im going to buy it because it costs an armand a leg.4A bad egg缺乏道德的人【英英解释】Some

13、body who has no moral principles and should be avoidedExample: You mustnt lend Tim money, hes a bad egg. Youll never see him or your moneyagain!5In the Bag稳操胜券【英英解释】Said of an achievement which is secureExample: We have the deal in the bag. The client came in this morning to sign the agreement.6In t

14、he balance未知的,不可预测的【英英解释】Said when the outcome of a situation is unknown or unpredictableExample: His career as a pilot is in the balance, as his eyesight does not seem good enough.7Drive a hard bargain极力讨价还价 【英英解释】To have the negotiating strength andskills to get the most advantageous price and con

15、ditionsExample: Amanda is negotiating the best price from the suppliers. She drives a hard bargain.8Ring a bell看上去或听起来非常熟悉【英英解释】To look, sound or seem familiarExample: That face rings a bell, where have I seen him before?9Tighten ones belt节衣缩食【英英解释】To cut down on spending because there is less incom

16、e than beforeExample: Now you are out of work, youll have to tighten your belt and give up buying newclothes and going out so often.10Kill two birds with one stone一石二鸟【英英解释】To complete two tasks together, with less effort than doing them separatelyExample: Since Id gone to the store to buy some brea

17、d, I thought of killing two birds with onestone and invited Mr. Biggs to the party.11Be in a black mood情绪极差【英英解释】To be so negative about everything that it is impossible for anyone to reasonwith him/herExample: My father has been in a black mood for days, we dare not say anything to him.12New blood新

18、成员【英英解释】New people brought into an organization to introduce different and originalideasExample: It was decided to bring new blood into the school by employing teachers with thelatest training.13Feeling blue感到无精打采【英英解释】Feeling sad or depressedExample: Shes feeling blue, because the man she loves is

19、far away.14Get to the bottom of something弄清真相 【英英解释】To find out the truth aboutsomethingExample: Im trying to get to the bottom of why David left without saying goodbye.18 Round the clock夜以继日的【英英解释】To do something continuously, without a break or pauseExample: The ambulance services worked round the

20、 clock hauling people trapped in thebuilding to safety.20In a tight corner处于困境【英英解释】In an extremely difficult situationExample: Whenever I get into a tight corner, I try to rely on quick thinking to get out of it.21Keep in the dark隐瞒【英英解释】To keep something secretExample: We know my brother has a new

21、 girlfriend, but hes keeping her name in the dark.22Fall on deaf ears不加理睬的,不听取【英英解释】Not to take any notice of what is saidExample: The city councils order that garbage should be put in the bins fell on deaf ears; thesidewalks are still littered with trash!23Take things easy放轻松【英英解释】To relaxExample:

22、Its better for our health to take things easy than to worry about problems all thetime.24Eat like a horse吃得很多【英英解释】To eat a lot; to have a very big appetiteExample: Fred eats like a horse. When I was a growing lad like him, I used to eat a lot, too.25Catch ones eye吸引某人注意英英解释】To attract somebodys att

23、entionExample: A movement behind the curtain caught my eye - I thought it was a burglar andrushed out of the room!26Have an eye for something对某事（某物体）了解得非常清楚【英英解释】To be very good at doing something, or have a great understanding ofsomething.Example: As a botanist, he has to describe and draw plants a

24、ccurately, so he must have aneye for detail.27Turn a blind eye .熟视无睹【英英解释】To ignore an action, even though one should do something about itExample: Parents will spoil their children if they constantly turn a blind eye to their badbehavior.28Keep an eye on照看,密切注视【英英解释】To watch carefully; to look afte

25、rExample: Keep an eye on my purse - Im just going to the bathroom.30 Lead the field处于领头地位【英英解释】To be the most successful person or group in an activityExample: For decades, the House of Dior led the field in elegant fashion design.31 Get out of hand失去控制【英英解释】To be out of controlExample: The problem

26、of suicide bombings is getting out of hand; there seems to be no way tostop them.34On hold尚未办理的事情【英英解释】Something set aside and waiting to be dealt withExample: Our vacation plans are on hold right now; because my Dads just been admitted tohospital with a stomach ulcer.35A dark horse出乎意料的嬴家【英英解释】An u

27、nexpected winner.Example: A dark horse in this years basketball cup was Japan!36The bottom line本质内容英英解释】The most essential part of somethingExample: Weve talked a lot about taxation and immigration, but the bottom line is that wehave to create more jobs.37Live it up狂欢一场【英英解释】To enjoy a high standard

28、 of living and lead a carefree lifeExample: The neighbors having been living it up ever since they won the sweepstakes.38Look forward to期待着【英英解释】To relish some future prospect; to eagerly await meeting somebody.Example: You can tell Jake is looking forward to his vacation - he keeps telling us how m

29、anydays there are left until he finishes college.39Bear in mind记住【英英解释】To remember something which can be of help in the future.Example: Before you start your perspective drawing, bear in mind you should first establish avanishing point.40Have a mind to想做某事,计划做某事【英英解释】To be decided on ; to intend to

30、Example: The service in our hotel was terrible. I have a mind to write a letter of complaint.41Be in the mood想要做某事【英英解释】To feel like doing somethingExample: She is not in the mood for playing cards and says she should really be preparing herlecture notes.42Over the moon欣喜若狂【英英解释】Extremely happyExample: Shes over the moon about her promotion - she really wasnt expecting it.43 Get a move on赶快【英英解释】To hurry upExample: Get a move on! The train is about to leave.44Over and above除.这外,额外的【英英解释】In addition toExample: Over and above our salary, we are getting a larg