5月20日商务英语
《财富》(中文版)
2010年05月20日
makeover;to dodge a bullet
今日单词：
| 单词 |
makeover
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| 中文释义 |
全面改造（名词，非正式用语）
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| 英文释义 |
(noun, INFORMAL) A thorough, positive change in appearance.
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| 例句 |
EXAMPLE: The new owner wants a complete makeover for our old store, with new windows, paint, carpets and bright, modern lighting. 新老板想对旧店进行彻底装修，换上新窗户，重新粉刷，铺上新地毯，安装明亮和现代化的照明。 |
今日短语：
| 短语 |
to dodge a bullet |
| 中文释义 |
躲过一劫（成语）
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| 英文释义 |
(idiom) Meaning to escape a dangerous situation. (NOTE: also "to dodge the bullet")
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| 例句 |
EXAMPLE: My son had a big test on Friday for which he was not prepared, but his school was closed because of a big storm, and so he was able to dodge a bullet. 我的儿子在周五有一项重要考试，他没有做准备。但由于下暴雨，学校关闭，他得以逃过一劫。 |
