1 a change of pace 節(jié)奏變換
You can't do these chemistry experiments all day long. You certainly need a change of pace.
2 a far cry from 相距甚遠
The published book is far cry from the early manuscript.
3 and how 的確
A: She's a good dancer.
?。?and how.
4 a matter of time 時間問題
It is only a matter of time.
5 a phone call away 一個電話之遠,愿意過來幫忙。
If you need my help,do let me know. Just remember I am a phone call away.
6 a while back 不久以前
7 all along 一直
I knew it all along.
8 anything but 絕對不
I was anything but happy about going.
9 account for 解釋
How do you account for it?
10 after all 到底
A: I've just seen the X-rays and your teeth look just fine,
11 allergic to 對|……過敏
Oh man! Something in this room is making my eyes itch. I must be allergic to something.
12 at sb's service 愿為某人服務
I am at your service at any time.
13 around the clock 24小時不停
Martha studied around the clock for management exam.
14 as far as I know 就我所知
15 at home with 對………很熟悉
She is at home with problems like this.
16 back out
1) 退出
A: Wasn't Bert supposed to sing tonight?
B: Yes,but he backed out at last minute