我們要說得自然,除了發音需要正確外, 我們亦應用日常片語, 俚語(slang) 及成語
(idioms).Speak English naturally, use idioms!!

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我們要說得自然,除了發音需要正確外, 我們亦應用日常片語, 俚語及成語. 以下節錄
了大約一佰個最常用的美國成語.請天天到來温温一個成語吧！
An idiom is a phrase where the words together have a meaning that is different from
the dictionary definitions of the individual words. Learning American idioms improve
your understanding of group discussions, expand your vocabulary, become more
confident in your oral communication and more effective in the workplace.

First Down 成功了其中一目標

Meanings of the idiom (成語意思)

First try to gain ten yards towards their goalpost. (in football)
Have accomplished an objective on the way to a goal

Examples (成語例子)

  • The Kings have a first down on their own 35-yard line.
  • The fullback has a first down for his team.
  • I got the first down, but am still working the second.
  • When he was first down with his program, he made the cake.
  • It took ten yards to get a first down.
  • I'm told it takes ten yards to earn a first down in American football,
    not nine.
  • We have a first down. We all work hard for the contract.
  • You went the whole nine yards when you needed ten to make a first
    down.

Idioms from American Football
美式足球, 美國式英文成語