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時間:2017-10-13 03:15:07來源:大公網

  Change tack (idiom)

  ●To employ a different method or approach in addressing a particular situation.  (改變方法,變更思路)

  Examples:  

  1.They have not been receptive to our offers thus far, so we need to change tack.  

  2.If diplomacy doesn't resolve this conflict, we will need to change tack and try a more aggressive approach.

  Pay off (phrasal verb)

  ●If something you have done pays off, it is successful.

  Examples:  

  1.The time I spent in school paid off in later years.  

  2.All her hard work paid off in the end, and she finally passed the exam.

  With one accord (idiom)

  ●Doing the same thing at exactly the same time.  (同時,一致,不約而同)

  Examples:  

  1.A row of faces turned our way with one accord.  

  2.They rose with one accord from their seats.

  (Just) around the corner (idiom)

  ●Not far away, or going to happen soon.  (即將來臨,在拐角處)

  Examples:  

  1.There's a great restaurant just around the corner.  

  2.Our company is devoted to the self-driving car and believes that its widespread use is right around the corner.

  Cannot hold a candle to sb/sth (idiom)

  ●To not be nearly as good or desirable as someone or something. (給他/它拿蠟燭都不配;遠遠比不上……)

  Examples:  

  1.Her latest book is readable enough, but it can't hold a candle to her earlier work.  

  2.The sequel wasn't bad, but it can't hold a candle to the original.

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