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雅思口语素材:英语俚语(do a ton)

  English Slang collection:

  do a ton

  [释] to reach 100 MPH in a motor vehicle.;

  [例] After an engine rebuild this old bike can now do the ton.;

  doc

  [释] doctor;

  [例] Seriously, you need to see a doc.;

  dock

  [释] document;

  [例] Bring all the docos and we are going for meeting.

  doodle

  [释] an easy task;

  [例] Installing that electrical water heater was a doddle. It only took me 20 minutes.;

  dodge a bullet

  [释] to avoid a bad event.;

  [例] We can both agree that, to dodge this bullet, ten million dollars is a small price to pay.

  dodgey

  [释] sb/sth is a bit suspicious, doesn't seem quite right;

  [例] This dark alley looks a bit dodgey, let's quickly walk through it.;

  dog and pony show

  [释] an elaborately staged event;

  [例] I am sick of the dog and pony show salesmen always put on.