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A cucumber is a long, green fruit that is usually eaten raw.
黄瓜是一种长的绿色果实,通常是生吃的。
Why are Anna and Jonathan talking about the temperature of produce? Cool as a cucumber
为什么安娜和乔纳森会谈论黄瓜的温度呢?镇定自若
Did you watch the basketball game last night?
你看了昨晚的篮球比赛了吗?
I did. I could not believe that player made a basket at the very last minute and WON the championship.
看了。我简直不能相信那个运动员在最后一刻投篮得分,赢得了冠军。
Talk about pressure! But he stayed cool.
压力肯定很大!但他依然保持冷静。
Cool as a cucumber!
镇定自若!
Cucumbers are naturally cool fruits, which is where this expression comes from.
黄瓜是天然的清凉水果,这个表达正源于此。
"Cool as a cucumber" describes someone who is laid-back or who performs really well when the pressure is on.
“镇定自若”用于描述闲散的人,或表现很好的人,通常在压力到来的情况下。
And that's English in a Minute!
以上就是今天的《一分钟英语》!