English in the News–Under one’s thumb 受某人支配
Under one’s thumb—under someone’s control or management; continually forced to submit to another’s will 在某人的支配或是控制之下 Examples: He’s got the committee firmly under his thumb. They agree to whatever he asks. They seem happy when they’re out and about, but I heard that Vicki is under her husband’s thumb at home. (Intelligencer, 2021/3/12) When Allesandra Biaggi...Continue reading
English in the News–In the Crosshairs 被盯上，當成目標
In somebody’s (the) crosshairs 被盯上了，被當成目標 to be in a position to be attacked or criticized (or to be the object of intense observation or scrutiny, usually as a result of some wrongdoing or unpopular opinion) Examples: His misbehavior in class put him in the principal’s crosshairs. The company illegally dumped waste water a decade ago...Continue reading
English in the News—Hand Over Fist 快速賺錢(賠錢)
Hand over fist—at a very fast pace; for money and merchandise to be exchanged rapidly 快速(賺錢或賠錢) easily and in large amounts Example: I was at two of your stores and there were long lines of people at both. If you’re not making money hand over fist, something is terribly wrong. (WV News, 2018/3/17) Sports entities...Continue reading
English in the News—Guinea Pig 白老鼠
If someone is used as a guinea pig, new ideas or products are tested on them. Often times it to discover the effect of drugs in human. Examples: 1) They’re looking for volunteers to act as guinea pigs for a new AIDS vaccine. 2) They’re looking for students to be guinea pigs in their research...Continue reading
Stray Dog Follows Extreme Sports Team on 690km Journey
Four Swedish extreme sports athletes trekking through the rain forest in Ecuador sat down to a meal of canned meatballs, and unexpectedly gained a new four-legged teammate. Team Peak Performance was participating in the Adventure Racing World Championships, which involves continuous hiking, trekking, mountain biking, and kayaking over several days, through the Andes, the Pacific,...Continue reading
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