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来自形容词＋名词的名词惯用语多且有用，谈了两期还不够，现在再把那些失之可惜的录下。这样一来，大家至少认识几十个这类名词惯用语，可以随时应用。 （1） A mixed blessing：忧喜参半的事 Working in a big city is a mixed blessing. It is so convenient and comfortable there, but noise pollution and traffic congestion are two big headaches. （2） A narrow escape：九死一生 The residents ran out of the burning building in time, but it was a narrow escape. （3） A nasty piece of work：讨厌的家伙 Beware of Tom! He looks nice at first sight, but finally you will find him a nasty piece of work. （4） A necessary evil：讨厌但不得不做的事 David is tired of administrative work, but, as the chief administrator of the department, he has to regard it as a necessary evil. （5） An odd man out：难以和他人相处者 At school, Bob was an odd man out; he seldom mingled with his peers. （6） An open book：尽人皆知的事 Davids daily life is an open book; he is a nice person to work with. （7） Plain sailing：一帆风顺 With the major obstacles removed, all should experience plain sailing from now on. | 
