Lingo

Expertise

14 Words

7m

1.
[get] the hang of {sth}
短语

It took a while, but I finally got the hang of playing the guitar.

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2.
[show|teach] {sb} the ropes
短语

When it comes to astronomy, Professor Smith really knows his stuff.

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3.
old hand
名词

老手, 专家

An old hand advised me that the fireman approach would suit my scrawny physique.

一位老手建议我,消防员的方法适合我瘦弱的体格。

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4.
a nose for {sth}
短语

She has a real nose for fashion trends and always knows what's going to be popular next season.

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5.
(strong|strongest) suit
短语

Her strong suit is her ability to analyze complex data and draw meaningful conclusions.

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6.
past master
名词

老手, 经验丰富的专家

John is a past master at chess, and he rarely loses a game.

约翰是国际象棋的过去大师,他很少输掉比赛。

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7.
[carry] a tune
短语

She has a beautiful voice and can carry a tune effortlessly.

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8.
jack of all trades
短语

John is a real jack of all trades; he can fix the plumbing, repair the roof, and even bake delicious cakes.

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9.
of the first water
短语

As a pianist, she is of the first water, captivating audiences worldwide with her remarkable performances.

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10.
[know] what [is] what
短语

As an experienced chef, he knows what is what in the kitchen and can create amazing dishes from scratch.

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tricks of the trade
11.
tricks of the trade
短语

Journalists have to learn the tricks of the trade quickly if they want to get the good stories.

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12.
[play] by ear
短语

She usually plays the guitar by ear, rather than reading the music.

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13.
[get|have] the basics (down|straight|right)
短语

Before you even thinking about using software to make your program more complex, you need to make sure you have the basics straight.

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14.
[have] a way with {sb/sth}
短语

She has a way with children; they always seem to be drawn to her.

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