主题习语

Alive and kicking
In good health despite health problems
好端端活着，活蹦乱跳

Act one’s age
To be mature, not childish
别孩子气，成熟点吧，举止与年龄相称

Bedroom Eyes
An expression of the eyes that seems to invite sex
求爱（或性感）的眼神，色迷迷的眼神

All ears
Listening willing, waiting for an explanation
全神贯注地听；洗耳恭听

Crash a Party
To attend a party without being invited
未经邀请而闯进宴会，做不速之客

Powder one’s nose
To use the restroom (lavatory)
（如厕的婉转说法）补妆

Take the Fifth
Refuse to answer because answering might incriminate or cause problems for you
拒绝回答，以美国宪法第五条修正案为庇护

Put the Pedal to the Metal
Drive as fast as possible
把油门踩到底

TLC
Tender loving care
温暖的爱护和关怀

Against the clock
Forced to hurry to meet a deadline
抢时间，争分夺秒

An offer one can’t refuse
An extremely attractive offer
无法拒绝的提议，极有吸引力的提议

Under the Table
Without being officially recorded
私底下，幕后交易