Here's an expression about clumsiness. [Image: Getty] For more great language tips and programmes visit bbclearningenglish.com Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2024/ep-240708 FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE: Visit …

你知道 “ham-fisted” 的意思吗？“Ham” 的意思是 “火腿”，“fisted” 的意思是 “握成拳头的”。它俩组成的这个合成词 “ham-fisted” 在日常生活中很常用，意思和 “笨拙” 有关。听节目，学习 “ham-fisted” 的用法。By BBC Learning English

一位听众来信问道：如何判断动词后应用不定式 “to do” 还是 “to + 动词-ing”？要解答这个问题，还要从句子中的主动词是什么来加以判断。在本期节目中，主持人 Beth 和佳莹通过分析一段音频中对 “to + 动词原形” 和 “to + 动词-ing” 的使用来讲解判断动词后应跟 “to do” 还是 “to doing” 的方法和技巧。By BBC Learning English

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英语表达 “dip your toe into…” 的字面意思是 “把脚趾头伸进……” ，就好像泡脚时先把脚趾头伸进热水中试试温度的动作。尝试新事物会让你感到害怕吗？一开始你是不是会小心摸索前进？本期节目中要介绍的表达 “dip your toe into…” 就可以用来比喻 “小心尝试，摸索前进”。By BBC Learning English

一位听众来信询问单词 “hustle” 的用法。“Hustle” 既可以作名词，也可以作动词；它看似有多个意思，易被混淆，为便于理解和记忆，我们将把 “hustle” 的意思归分为两类来讲解：一、用 “hustle” 指 “辛勤、努力工作”；二、用 “hustle” 指 “运动或移动”。听主持人 Georgie 和佳莹的讲解。By BBC Learning English

一位听众来信询问能不能把句中的形容词前置于句首作状语？在英语中，这种把形容词、副词、副词短语或其它一般不出现在句首的成分放在句首的做法被称作 “fronting（前置）”。将这类成分前置的作用是什么？在把副词和副词短语前置时要注意哪些要点？本期节目介绍有关 “前置” 的知识点。By BBC Learning English

Here's an expression that means you can do something without having to think about it, because it's so familiar to you. [Image: Getty] For more great language tips and programmes visit bbclearningenglish.com Find a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/fe…

俗话说，习惯成自然。比如，对于从小就接触电子设备的人来说，使用科技产品已经成为了他们的习惯 “second nature”。这期节目就来介绍如何用英语表达 “second nature” 来指人的 “第二天性” 或 “习性”。By BBC Learning English

听众 Terence 来信询问单词 “plunge”、“plummet” 和 “slump” 之间的区别。这三个词都可以作名词和动词，用来描述 “人或物体的位置突然下降”，它们也都能被用在谈论数据、金钱、商业等抽象的语境中表示 “暴跌”。听 “你问我答” 节目辨析这三个近义词的用法。By BBC Learning English

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英语表达 “take the plunge” 的字面意思是 “纵身跳入水中”，但在日常生活中，它被用来比喻 “下定决心冒险尝试一件困难的事情”。听节目中主持人 Beth 和菲菲用 “take the plunge” 描述自己和身边的人 “下定决心，采取行动” 的经历。By BBC Learning English

Ever felt like you’re on the rollercoaster of life and you don’t know a good way to say it? (Image: Getty) TRANSCRIPTFind a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at:https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2024/ep-240617 FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE:Visit our website✔…

Heavy lifting isn’t about the gym. Learn this expression here. (Image: Getty) TRANSCRIPTFind a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at:https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2024/ep-240610 FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE:Visit our website✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learn…

Some people just love causing trouble. This expression is about them! (Image: Getty) TRANSCRIPTFind a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at:https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2024/ep-240603 FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE:Visit our website✔️ https://www.bbc.co.u…

Here's an expression to use when things are just too vague. (Image: Getty) TRANSCRIPTFind a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at:https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2024/ep-240527 FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE:Visit our website✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learning…

A word to express surprise or shock. (Image: Getty) TRANSCRIPTFind a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at:https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2024/ep-240520 FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE:Visit our website✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglishFollow us✔️ http…

An expression that means relax and celebrate. (Image: Getty) TRANSCRIPTFind a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at:https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2024/ep-240513 FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE:Visit our website✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglishFollow …

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Zing is that special something that's hard to describe, but makes things more exciting.By BBC Radio

Here's an expression that describes something solving a problem. (Image: Getty) TRANSCRIPTFind a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at:https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2024/ep-240429. FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE:Visit our website✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/le…

An expression that describes a habit you find strange, but doesn't make you not like someone. (Image: Getty) TRANSCRIPTFind a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at:https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2024/ep-240422. FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE:Visit our websi…

An expression about exaggerating or praising someone too much. (Image: Getty) TRANSCRIPTFind a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at:https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2024/ep-240416. FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE:Visit our website✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/lear…

Here's a light-hearted expression about not telling the truth. (Image: Getty) TRANSCRIPTFind a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at:https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-speak_2024/ep-240409. FIND BBC LEARNING ENGLISH HERE:Visit our website✔️ https://www.bbc.co.uk/lear…

We have an phrase which means to know about something or to be involved in it.By BBC Radio

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Here’s a phrase that means to work out how people feel. Learn how to use it!By BBC Radio

Here’s a phrase that means to come up with an idea carefully. Learn how to use it hereFor more great language tips and programmes visit bbclearningenglish.com(Image: Getty) TRANSCRIPTFind a full transcript for this episode and more programmes to help you with your English at:https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/the-english-we-spea…