英語講義【127】名詞慣用語
英語中的名詞慣用語不少。這里就把常見的舉些出來，并造句示范，希望大家對這種短語有進一步的認識，從而多多運用。
1. A breath of fresh air: 帶來新氣象的人
Joelle is so lovely and lively that she is a breath of fresh air for the whole family.
2. The calm before the storm: 暴風雨來臨前的寧靜
The serene atmosphere in the factory is just the calm before the storm. Once the new boss comes, things will radically change.
3. A dose/ taste of ones own medicine: 嘗嘗自己的藥，即用同樣方法對待對方
Tony has smeared Johns reputation. It is now time for Tony to have a dose of his own medicine.
4. A drop in the ocean: 海洋中的一滴水，即滄海一粟
For a banker like Mr Huang, a donation of one million dollars is nothing but a drop in the ocean.
5. Force of circumstances: 時勢所逼
Owing to force of circumstances, the man has to dispose of his house to settle all his debts.
6. （All） grist to ones mill: 可利用之物
As a writer, social ills and problems are all grist to his mill.
7. A home from home: 第二個家；賓至如歸之地
Many foreigners come to work and stay in Singapore; they regard this country as a home from home.
8. A jack of all trades: 一個樣樣都懂的人
If you have any repairing work to do, just ask Xiao Li, who is a jack of all trades.
9. A leap/ shot in the dark: 不顧后果的冒險行為；沒事實根據的猜測
To enter the hiding place of the gangsters is a leap in the dark. Dont do it!/ Toms answer, though correct, was only a shot in the dark.
10. The lesser of two evils: 兩害之較輕者
Employing a person who is loyal but not very capable is better than employing one who is very capable but disloyal; the former is the lesser of two evils.
11. The life and soul of the party: 聚會的靈魂人物
Thanks to Helen, all had a good time at the get-together. Helen was really the life and soul of the party.
12. The man in the street: 一個普通人
Such sophisticated music cannot appeal to the man in the street.
13. The man of the hour: 風云人物
Jason achieved one success after another. No doubt, he is the man of the hour.
14. A pack of lies: 一連串的謊言
Dont listen to him! What he has said is a pack of lies.
15. Rule of thumb: 憑經驗而來的方法
Many people consider English verbs difficult. Is there a rule of thumb for mastering English verbs?/ As a rule of thumb, you have to pay $100 a month for every $1000 you borrow.
16. The run of the mill: 例常的事
There is nothing special about my work; it is just the run of the mill.
17. A shot in the arm: 一劑興奮劑
The favourable opinion poll gave the biggest opposition party a shot in the arm.
英語中的名詞慣用語不少。這里就把常見的舉些出來，并造句示范，希望大家對這種短語有進一步的認識，從而多多運用。
1. A breath of fresh air: 帶來新氣象的人
Joelle is so lovely and lively that she is a breath of fresh air for the whole family.
2. The calm before the storm: 暴風雨來臨前的寧靜
The serene atmosphere in the factory is just the calm before the storm. Once the new boss comes, things will radically change.
3. A dose/ taste of ones own medicine: 嘗嘗自己的藥，即用同樣方法對待對方
Tony has smeared Johns reputation. It is now time for Tony to have a dose of his own medicine.
4. A drop in the ocean: 海洋中的一滴水，即滄海一粟
For a banker like Mr Huang, a donation of one million dollars is nothing but a drop in the ocean.
5. Force of circumstances: 時勢所逼
Owing to force of circumstances, the man has to dispose of his house to settle all his debts.
6. （All） grist to ones mill: 可利用之物
As a writer, social ills and problems are all grist to his mill.
7. A home from home: 第二個家；賓至如歸之地
Many foreigners come to work and stay in Singapore; they regard this country as a home from home.
8. A jack of all trades: 一個樣樣都懂的人
If you have any repairing work to do, just ask Xiao Li, who is a jack of all trades.
9. A leap/ shot in the dark: 不顧后果的冒險行為；沒事實根據的猜測
To enter the hiding place of the gangsters is a leap in the dark. Dont do it!/ Toms answer, though correct, was only a shot in the dark.
10. The lesser of two evils: 兩害之較輕者
Employing a person who is loyal but not very capable is better than employing one who is very capable but disloyal; the former is the lesser of two evils.
11. The life and soul of the party: 聚會的靈魂人物
Thanks to Helen, all had a good time at the get-together. Helen was really the life and soul of the party.
12. The man in the street: 一個普通人
Such sophisticated music cannot appeal to the man in the street.
13. The man of the hour: 風云人物
Jason achieved one success after another. No doubt, he is the man of the hour.
14. A pack of lies: 一連串的謊言
Dont listen to him! What he has said is a pack of lies.
15. Rule of thumb: 憑經驗而來的方法
Many people consider English verbs difficult. Is there a rule of thumb for mastering English verbs?/ As a rule of thumb, you have to pay $100 a month for every $1000 you borrow.
16. The run of the mill: 例常的事
There is nothing special about my work; it is just the run of the mill.
17. A shot in the arm: 一劑興奮劑
The favourable opinion poll gave the biggest opposition party a shot in the arm.
