内容简介

名词 “head” 的意思是 “头”,不过它也可以用来比喻和 “头脑” 相关的抽象概念。比如,短语 “lose your head” 的意思并不是 “丢掉头脑”,而是 “被情绪冲昏头脑,丧失了理智”。看视频,学习四个包含单词 “head” 的短语。

用法总结

1. “Heads up” 预先的提醒或警告

  • Just a heads up – the meeting will probably be cancelled this afternoon.
  • Thanks for the heads up about the deadline change — I would have missed it if you hadn’t told me!

2. “Head over heels in love” 坠入爱河

  • Look at them. They’re head over heels in love.
  • He’s head over heels in love with the girl. I could tell from the way he looked at her.

3. “Lose your head” 被情绪冲昏头脑

  • Your presentation is really good. Don’t lose your head, stay calm.
  • We must not lose our heads, even if this is a really big decision.

4. “Off the top of your head” 不假思索地,凭借既有经验

  • How many people are coming? I’d say 200, off the top of my head.
  • Just answer the question off the top of your head. What’s your estimate?