解析:
groundwork: something that has to happen before an activity or plan can be successful基础
备注:''groundwork''经常与''lay''或''do''两个动词搭配。
例:
His speech laid the groundwork for independence.(他的演讲为独立运动打下基础。)
Much of the groundwork has already been done .(基础工作大部分都做好了。)
1. Robin: That's what I was going for.
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解析:
go for (someone or something) : to like someone or something
例:
When I see how she looks at him, I can tell she really goes for him.(瞧她看他的样子,我知道她真的很喜欢他。)
I don't really go for modern art.(我不太喜欢现代艺术。)
I could go for a cup of coffee right now.(我现在想喝杯咖啡。)
1. Lily: Oh. OK, OK, we'll, we'll sneak her in.
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例:
Such an expensive project will be a hard sell during these slow economic times.(现在经济发展缓慢,这么花钱的一个项目可不好推行啊。)
1. Stuart: Dude, no problem whatsoever.
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解析:
whatsoever: adj. of any kind or amount at all; used to emphasize a negative statement 任何,完全没……
备注:''whatsoever''常常后置使用。
例:
There's no evidence whatsoever to support your theory.(完全没有证据支持你的理论。)
She'll use any means whatsoever to achieve her goals.(她为了达到目的会不择手段。)
His remark has nothing whatsoever to do with you.(他完全没有指摘你。)
''Is there any reason to wait?'' ''None whatsoever.''(-有什么理由得等吗? -没理由,想等就等。)
Ted: We can't sneak her in, we're not ninjas.
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解析:
sneak:
备注:''sneak''可以做不及物动词,也可以做及物动词。
(1)不及物动词:to move quietly or secretly without being noticed 偷偷溜进
例:
They tried to sneak into the movie without paying.(他们想不买票偷偷溜进去看电影。)
He sneaked past the guard.(他混过保安偷偷进来了。)
(2)及物动词:to take or bring something secretly and often quickly 偷偷带……进去,偷偷拿……
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Can I sneak a peek at your quiz answers?(我能不能偷看一下你的试卷答案?)
1. Ted: Oh, it's gonna be a tough sell.
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