Part 6

Question 1

under someone’s wing

Answer 1

to be mentored by someone
to be looked after and helped

he’s already stepped forward to take you under his wing.
The CEO decided to take the newest employee under his wing and show him how the company works.

Question 2

How’s your work/ studying ?

Answer 2

I hope I’ve applied their knowledge and guidance into my work.

Question 3

How have you been lately?

Answer 3

Things have been really busy lately, but all in all, I’m doing great.

Question 4

superlative adjectives

Answer 4

the most beautiful

the highest

Question 5

guise

Answer 5

an external appearance that is hiding something else
You’re just thinking of all the foreign holidays you’ll get to
take under the guise of going there on business!
He entered the office under the guise of a workman but was really a thief and stole some computers.

Question 6

jolly

Answer 6

a very colloquial term used to describe holidays that are supposed to be purposeful, but are in reality an excuse for fun or involve more fun than work.

You thought you were finally getting to go on a British jolly!
Every year they have a staff training session in Blackpool but I think it’s just an excuse for a jolly.

Question 7

before the ink was dry

Answer 7

happens too quickly, right away

He crashed the car before the ink was dry on the lease agreement.

Question 8

impoverished

Answer 8

to be reduced to poverty

Ever since the shopping center closed the area has become run down and impoverished.

Question 9

world domination

Answer 9

the state of controlling everything on the planet

Question 10

to rule the world

Answer 10

to be in charge of, to be the leader of something

It was his plan to win the art competition and rule the world of portrait painting

Question 11

excrete

[ɪkˈskrit]

Answer 11

When a person or animal excretes waste matter from their body, they get rid of it in faces, urine, or sweat.

The function of the kidneys is to excrete wastes from the body.

Question 12

call a spade a spade

Answer 12

Linguists have noticed that men show a preference for more directness in conversation - calling a spade a spade and get the job done.
She always tells the truth. She calls a spade a spade.

Question 13

gain the upper hand

Answer 13

Have you ever seen one of those nature shows, where you see males fighting in order to gain the upper hand or more simply gain a mate?

He’s so competitive. He’s always trying to gain the upper hand in our conversations.

Question 14

accusatory

Answer 14

An accusatory look, remark, or tone of voice suggests blame or criticism.

…the accusatory tone of the questions.
People would be less defensive if you could sound less accusatory when you question people.

Question 15

vein

Answer 15

（行文的）风格;（说话的）语气，情绪 Something that is written or spoken in a particular vein is written or spoken in that style or mood.
The girl now replies in similar vein.

Question 16

soften the remark

Answer 16

As a manager, she has a great ability to soften a remark so that it’s not so negative.

Question 17

direct statement infer

Answer 17

With a direct statement it’s not necessary to infer the meaning.

She never speaks directly. I’m always trying to infer what she means.

Question 18

tag question

Answer 18

Using a tag question is a good way to bring the other person into the conversation.

Question 19

hedge

Answer 19

an intentionally noncommittal or ambiguous statement
Hedging is a way to suggest alternate meanings or make a point less intensely.

Words like ‘perhaps’ and ‘seem’ are called hedges.
When you say `maybe’ you are just hedging.

包括： I think (我認為)、It would seem (看來)、 maybe (也許)、kind of (類似)、somewhat (有點)、 sort of (那種)、 I suppose (我猜想) 和 could be (可能)

Question 20

flag up

Answer 20

If you flag up something such as a problem, you bring it to someone’s attention.
Staff can use the noticeboard to flag up any concerns.
I think there are more important issues and I just wanted to flag that up.

Question 21

I approve.

Answer 21

a statement that you agree to something or accept it as satisfactory

1. Teenager: Mom, I’ve decided to sign up for the art program at school. Mom: I approve.
2. Johnny: What did you think of my new girlfriend? Mom: I approve.

Question 22

I have no idea.

Answer 22

a statement that you do not know the answer to something

1. Matt: When is the project for history class due? Tim: I have no idea.
2. Janet: Where will the next book club be held? Ned: I have no idea.

Question 23

dinge

Answer 23

make a dent or impression in

‘I kind of dinged the front fender today’

Question 24

obscenity

[ɑbˈsɛnɪti, əb-]

Answer 24

Obscenity is behavior, art, or language that is sexual and offends or shocks people.

Question 25

ravenous

Answer 25

If you are ravenous, you are extremely hungry.

..a pack of ravenous animals.

Question 26

conincidental

Answer 26

Something that is coincidental is the result of a coincidence and has not been deliberately arranged.

Any resemblance to actual persons, places or events is purely coincidental.

Question 27

resemblance

Answer 27

If there is a resemblance between two people or things, they are similar to each other.

There was a remarkable resemblance between him and Pete…

Question 28

devalue

Answer 28

To devalue something means to cause it to be thought less impressive or less deserving of respect.

They spread tales about her in an attempt to devalue her work…
She feels devalued because she knows her husband has had affairs.

Question 29

antifreeze

Answer 29

Antifreeze is a liquid which is added to water to stop it freezing. It is used in car radiators in cold weather.

Question 30

exude

Answer 30

If someone exudes a quality or feeling, or if it exudes, they show that they have it to a great extent.

She exudes an air of relaxed calm…
A dogged air of confidence exuded.

Question 31

dogged

Answer 31

顽强的;坚持不懈的 If you describe someone’s actions as dogged, you mean that they are determined to continue with something even if it becomes difficult or dangerous.

They have gained respect through sheer dogged determination.

Question 32

enliven

Answer 32

To enliven events, situations, or people means to make them more lively or cheerful.

I love the way a good flirtation can enliven the most mundane situation…
Even the most boring meeting was enlivened by Dan’s presence.

Question 33

crunch

Answer 33

(用计算器或计算机大量地)处理(数字) To crunch numbers means to do a lot of calculations using a calculator or computer.

I pored over the books with great enthusiasm, often crunching the numbers until 1:00 a.m.

Question 34

grimace

Answer 34

If you grimace, you twist your face in an ugly way because you are annoyed, disgusted, or in pain.

She started to sit up, grimaced, and sank back weakly against the pillow…

Question 35

heads up

Answer 35

This phrase refers to the movement of lifting up your head in order to pay attention to something. We frequently use it in situations where something is coming from above. The classic example is a baseball game where the ball is hit high in the air, and the players have to look up in order to see and catch it.
give you a heads up.

Question 36

the big time

Answer 36

to be famous

This phrase refers to the concept of fame and fortune, such as by performing at important events and being a respected artist. One way to remember this phrase is to remember that famous artists always have “bigger” time slots at concerts.