在《三合一惯用语》中,介绍了几种三合一的常见短语。这里集中谈三合一名词组及形容词组,希望大家有更进一步的认识。 ● odds and ends:各种不值钱的小物品 Every year, we have to clear the rooms of all odds and ends. ● oddities and absurdities:异样或不合情理的感觉 Sometimes, we have to bear with oddities and absurdities of language use. ● bits and pieces:零星物件 The storeroom is filled with bits and pieces. Cant someone arrange them properly? ● aches and pains:周身疼痛 After a days hardwork, the old man suffered aches and pains, especially in the limbs. ● board and lodging:食宿 I paid about $200 for board and lodging when I studied in the U.S. in 1969. ● chapter and verse:(常和动词give或quote连用)注明的出处或详情 Jason knows all the important points in this book and can give you chapter and verse without hesitation. ● hammer and tongs:(常和go at it连用)闹哄哄地争吵 At a political meeting, many participants went at it hammer and tongs for quite a while. ● heaven and earth:(常和move连用)竭尽全力 |