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1. break the bank – to use up all of your money
倾家荡产
例句:
john knew that renting the ocean view apartment would break the bank, so he settled for a smaller apartment.
约翰知道租一个滨海公寓会花光他所有的钱的,所以他选择了一个小点的公寓安定下来。
2. bring home the bacon – to earn money for a family
赚钱,养家糊口
例句:
his wife chooses not to work, so robert has to bring home the bacon.
罗伯特的老婆决定不出去上班了,因此他不得不赚钱养家糊口。
3. cash in on (something) – to make money from an opportunity
大赚一笔
例句:
the former athlete cashed in on his 1 to open a nightclub in his name.
这位前运动员开了个以自己名字命名的夜店,打算利用名气大赚一笔。
4. give (someone) a blank check – to let someone do whatever they want (as if the amount on the check were left blank)
让某人自由的按自己想法行事
例句:
the professor gave the students a blank check with the only requirement being that they turn in their project on time.
这位教授允许学生们自由发挥,唯一要求就是他们需要按时交付项目。
5. turn on a 2 – to make a turn in a very small area
在极小的地方打转,(活动)非常灵巧
例句:
the car handles very well and can turn on a dime.
这辆车很容易驾驶,而且反应灵敏。
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