英语习语集锦

汪芹

1. on the spur of the moment 一时冲动

He knew that such a decision couldnt be made on the spur of a moment. 他知道，不能一时冲动就做出决定。

2. by the seat of ones pants 凭本事，憑直觉

He did wonder if things might be a bit more interesting if he gave living by the seat of his pants ago. 他想知道，如果当初他凭本事谋生的话，会不会比现在有意思点。

3. money to burn 花不完的钱

Sure， he never had money to burn， but he managed to get by. 当然，他从来没有花不完的钱，但他还是成功了。

4. tag along 尾随他人

Bill repeatedly told Bob that tagging along with everyone else would eventually get boring. 比尔一次次地告诉过鲍勃，尾随他人是件很无聊的事。

5. jack-of-all-trades 身兼多职的人

Bill made his living as a jack-of-all-trades. 比尔为了谋生身兼多职。

6. the prime of life 生命全盛期

However， Bob was in the prime of life and he was ready for adventure. 但是，鲍勃此时年富力强，他准备好了迎接冒险。

7. throw something down the drain 浪费

How can you throw all youve worked for down the drain？ 你怎么可以浪费自己的劳动成果呢？

8. lose ones marbles 陷入疯狂

Hes lost his marbles. 他真是疯了。