英语表达学习(4)

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Part 1

snicker n. 窃笑；士力架

"This looks like a horror movie waiting to happen," I snickered.

racket （网球）球拍

if my memory serves me right (also if memory serves) if I remember correctly = iirc 如果我没记错的话

I think he was called Blake, if my memory serves me right. If memory serves, we turn left here.

expatriate /ˌeksˈpeɪtriət/ 外派人员，侨民

I'll introduce you to everyone. The expats, the locals. 我把你介绍给大家。移民和本地人。

if you can sink this basket: 如果你能投进篮 ="If you can make the shot" / "If you can score the basket" Source

Part 2

If someone says they have a new job and you ask, "What does that entail?" you’re asking for more information about what the job involves. “具体是干什么的？”

conscious=aware=vigilant （下一次遇到危险事件时）时刻保持机警的

ramp n.斜坡 rampant猖獗的 rampage暴走

culprit n. 犯人，主犯 the real culprit 罪魁祸首

audacity n.大胆，冒昧，放肆

I can’t believe he had the audacity to do xxx.简直不敢相信他竟还敢…（放肆/厚颜无耻/冒昧而不自知）