會考英語常用口語詞彙和短語歸納

a kick in the pants 口頭警告

e.g. He was always late for work, so the manager decided to give him a kick in the pants and watch his performance.

他上班經常遲到，所以經理對他作出口頭警告，並留意他的表現。

a little short on RAM 能力不夠

e.g. I dont think he is the right person for this job. Hes a little short on RAM.

我認爲他不是這個職位的適當人選。他的能力不夠。

ace buddy 至交，好朋友

Eg. Look, youre my ace buddy and shouldnt say that to me.

喂，你是我的`老朋友，不應該對我說這樣的話。

all that jazz 諸如此類的東西

e.g. He told me I didnt behave myself good enough, that I should watch my Ps and Qs ,all that jazz.

他說我表現得不夠好，我應該注意禮儀，以及諸如此類的話。

Any takers? 詢問他人是否贊成某事

eg. We are planning a golf tournament next Sunday. Any takers?

我們計劃於下星期日舉行高爾夫球賽。大家贊成嗎？

attention-getter 引人矚目的人或物

eg. The pop singer is an attention-getter wherever he goes.

那位流行歌手到地方去都是個引人注目的人物。