内容简介
你可能会觉得 “game” 指的就是 “游戏,比赛”。比如,“game plan” 的意思就是 “为了成功或取胜而制定的策略或方案”。不过,“game” 还可以用来比喻 “行当,擅长的事情”。比如 “beat someone at their own game” 的意思其实是 “以其人之道还治其人之身,在某人擅长的领域击败他们”。看视频,跟主持人 Georgie 学习四个包含单词 “game” 的短语。
用法总结
1. “game plan” (为了成功或取胜而制定的)策略,方案
- You need to pass those exams to get into university, so what’s your game plan?
- I think the other team is just bluffing. They don’t have a game plan.
2. “at the top your game” 处于巅峰状态,表现绝佳
- My brother’s band is playing at the UK’s biggest venue next weekend – they’re at the top of their game.
- Tilly has been at the top of her game lately. She’s been delivering high-quality designs left and right!
3. “beat someone at their own game” 以其人之道还治其人之身,在某人擅长的领域击败他们
- The clothes company offered even better discounts than their competitors to beat them at their own game.
- I thought I was the expert at this sport! You really beat me at my own game there.
4. “game over” 游戏结束,一切都结束了;形容某事以失败告终
- If she sees the birthday cake before the party, it’s game over – the surprise party will be ruined.
- Game over, guys. You’ve already lost this match.