讲解:
show sb / sth off
炫耀;卖弄;显示:
He likes to show off how well he speaks French.
他喜欢向人展示他法语讲得有多好。
come as / be a revelation (to sb)
让人大开眼界;令人耳目一新;出乎意料
The dish came as a revelation to the guests.
这道菜让嘉宾耳目一新。
lick sth
舔:
He licked his fingers.
他舔了一下自己的手指。
not by a long chalk
差得远;绝不;一点也不:
It's not over yet—not by a long chalk.
这事还没有了结——远远没有。
intrigue sb
激起…的兴趣;引发…的好奇心:
You've really intrigued me—tell me more!
你说的真有意思——再给我讲一些吧!
dilute sth (with sth)
稀释;冲淡
The paint can be diluted with water to make a lighter shade.
这颜料可用水稀释以使色度淡一些。