1. 词汇:wouldn’t hurt a fly
释义:To harm nothing or no one. Said of one who is particularly gentle, shy, diffident, or timid by nature.
(不伤害任何人或任何事物,尤其指天生就温柔,害羞,谦虚谨慎,胆小的人)
例句:My brother is a very sweet, warm-hearted man who wouldn't hurt a fly. How can you suspect him of committing this crime?
我哥哥是一个非常可爱、热心的人,他不会做伤害他人它物的事情,你怎么能怀疑他犯罪呢?
Our dog may look fierce but he wouldn't hurt a fly.
我们的狗别看样子凶,其实它很温顺。
Though John has a muscular body and a fierce look but he is a man who wouldn't hurt a fly .
虽然约翰身体健壮且相貌凶恶,但他是一个连苍蝇都不会伤害的人。
He insists that he is a pacifist, who would not harm a fly.
他坚称自己是和平主义者,不会做伤人伤物之事。
2. 词汇:fly the coop
释义:To leave or escape. (逃走,离开)
例句:This lecture is so boring. Come on, let's fly the coop and go get a drink somewhere!
这个讲座真无聊,来吧,我们离开去找个地方喝一杯!
I'm definitely flying the coop when I turn 18—I can't wait to have a little freedom!
当我18岁的时候,我肯定会出走——我迫不及待地需要自由!
The prisoner flew the coop at the first opportunity.
犯人一有机会就逃走了。
I couldn't stand the party, so I flew the coop.
我无法忍受这个聚会,所以我离开了。
3. 词汇:fly the flag
释义:To stand up for, support, or defend someone or something. (挺身而出、支持或捍卫)
例句:A number of people from the actor's hometown are coming to New York to fly the flag at his debut performance on Broadway.
许多来自这位演员家乡的人来纽约支持他在百老汇的首演。
My country is often a target for insults or gibes abroad, so whenever I go traveling I make a point of flying the flag for it.
我的国家在国外经常是侮辱或嘲笑的对象,所以无论我什么时候去旅行,我都要为此而强调我拥护我的祖国。
He was left to fly the flag for state education.
他留下来为教育摇旗呐喊。