1月29日商務英語
2010年01月29日
longshoreman;to be in the limelight
??? 今日單詞:
單詞 | 中文釋義 | 英文釋義 | 例句 |
longshoreman | 碼頭工人(名詞) | (noun) A laborer who works on a dock or pier loading or unloading ship cargo. | EXAMPLE: The longshoremen worked quickly to unload the vessel before sundown. 碼頭工人動作很快,在日落之前將這船貨卸完。 |
????今日短語:
短語 | 中文釋義 | 英文釋義 | 例句 |
to be in the limelight | 受人矚目 |
To be in a conspicuous place attracting the attention of others. (NOTE: "limelight" is a bright light on a theatrical stage) |
EXAMPLE: The famous but shy scientist hates to be in the limelight so he never talks with reporters or makes speeches at conferences. 這位出名但內向的科學家不愿受人矚目,所以他從不與記者談話或是在會上發表演講。 |