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ICRT English in the News

Improve your English with the ICRT News Team! Here you will find useful expressions and vocabulary from the news to help you better understand what's happening around the world, and speak like a pro.... Read more

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English in the News--Bite the Bullet 咬緊牙關,硬著頭皮

English in the News--Bite the Bullet 咬緊牙關,硬著頭皮

To get something unpleasant over with because it is necessary to do so. (To bite the bullet in a scenario is to perform ... Read more

21 Jul 2022

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English in the News--Throw a Curve Ball 扔一記曲球; 突然給人難題

English in the News--Throw a Curve Ball 扔一記曲球; 突然給人難題

扔一記曲球; 突然給人難題 to surprise someone with something that’s difficult or unpleasant to deal with

13 Aug 2021

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English in the News--Come Hell or High Water 不論天崩地裂

English in the News--Come Hell or High Water 不論天崩地裂

不論天崩地裂,無論發生何事 This is used to say that something will definitely happen or be done even though other events or situation... Read more

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English in the News podcast--All Hands on Deck!-- 全體出動,總動員

English in the News podcast--All Hands on Deck!-- 全體出動,總動員

English in the News Discuss -- It's used to say that everyone is needed in a particular situation e.g.The deadline is on... Read more

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English in the News podcast--Get a Kick Out Of-- 覺得好笑,有趣

English in the News podcast--Get a Kick Out Of-- 覺得好笑,有趣

Meaning: To get a sense of enjoyment, amusement or excitement from something e.g. I get a kick out of Janene—she's reall... Read more

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English in the News--Play it by Ear見機行事

English in the News--Play it by Ear見機行事

to improvise or to do something without preparation; to decide how to deal with a situation as it develops, rather than ... Read more

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English in the News podcast--In the (Somebody's) Crosshairs

English in the News podcast--In the (Somebody's) Crosshairs

Meaning: to be in a position to be attacked or criticized

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English in the News podcast--Hold One\'s Feet to the Fire--施壓、逼迫

English in the News podcast--Hold One\'s Feet to the Fire--施壓、逼迫

Meaning--To pressure someone to consent to or undertake something; to hold someone accountable e.g.The only way you’ll g... Read more

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English in the News--Fly on the Wall 隱密觀察

English in the News--Fly on the Wall 隱密觀察

One who is able to observe something closely but invisibly and without interfering in the situation. 躲在毫不引人注意的地方觀察,好似牆上的... Read more

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English in the News--Step Up to the Plate 準備上場,著手行動

English in the News--Step Up to the Plate 準備上場,著手行動

1) To move into batting position, to move next to the home plate in order to bat 進入打擊位置,走到本壘板旁邊準備打擊 2) To come forward a... Read more

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