Lingo

Interest

15 Words

8m

1.
[take] a shine to {sb/sth}
短语

As soon as they met, Emily took a shine to her new neighbor, Jane, and they quickly became close friends.

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2.
[make] a fuss over {sb/sth}
短语

Over the years, Mary has made a fuss over her garden, taking care of each plant and making sure they grow well.

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3.
[make] a beeline for {sb/sth}
短语

Ethan made a beeline for the bookstore last weekend and found the novel he had been eagerly waiting to read.

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4.
[love] {sb/sth} to death
短语

Jenny loves her cat to death and showers it with affection and care every day.

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5.
[live] and [breathe] {sth}
短语

She lives and breathes yoga, practicing it every day.

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6.
[be] wild about {sb/sth}
短语

Ever since he met Emily, he has been wild about her - he can't stop thinking about her and loves spending time with her.

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7.
[be] meat and drink to {sb}
短语

Playing video games was meat and drink to John.He would spend hours every day playing video games, and he loved it.

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8.
after {one's} own heart
短语

He’s a man after my own heart; he loves hiking as much as I do.

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9.
[eat], [sleep] and [breathe] {sth}
短语

As a scientist, research is everything to Dr. Patel - he eats, sleeps, and breathes his work, and is always eager to learn more about his field.

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10.
[get] a taste for {sth}
短语

After visiting Thailand, I got a taste for spicy dishes, and now I can't get enough of Thai cuisine.

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11.
like a moth to a flame
短语

For many people, social media is like a moth to a flame - they can't resist checking their phones and scrolling through their feeds, even if it's not productive or healthy.

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12.
[carry] a torch for {sb/sth}
短语

Ever since he was a child, Mark had carried a torch for music.He spent countless hours practicing his guitar and composing his own songs.

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13.
vested interest
名词

个人利益, 既得利益

Banks have a vested interest in keeping customers satisfied.

银行在保持客户满意方面有个人利益

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heart and soul
14.
heart and soul
短语

She devoted herself to her career, putting her heart and soul into every project.

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15.
[have] a field day
短语

The kids are having a field day at the amusement park, laughing and screaming on the rides.

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