商务英语:今日热词——谦逊的
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2016年09月23日
EXAMPLE: My quiet, self-effacing cousin never talks about his great skills as a doctor.我的安静、谦逊的堂兄从不谈论他的高明医术。
今日单词:
单词 |
self-effacing |
中文释义 |
谦逊的(形容词) |
英文释义 |
(adjective) Describing someone who does not want to attract the attention of other people; modest. |
例句 |
EXAMPLE: My quiet, self-effacing cousin never talks about his great skills as a doctor. 我的安静、谦逊的堂兄从不谈论他的高明医术。 |
今日短语:
短语 |
to jerk someone around |
中文释义 |
愚弄(成语) |
英文释义 |
(IDIOM) To deceive, thwart, or take unfair advantage of someone. |
例句 |
EXAMPLE: When I arrived at my hotel, the dishonest hotel manager tried to jerk me around by saying that my reservation had been lost and I would have to purchase a more expensive room. 当我到达酒店后,阴险的酒店经理想愚弄我,说丢失了我的预订信息,我必须买一间更贵的客房。 |