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?