内容简介
贵重的 “gold(黄金)” 常常被用来比喻某样东西 “价值高昂,珍贵而美好”。比如,如果我们说一个人 “have a heart of gold(有一颗金子般的心)”,意思就是他们 “非常善良和慷慨”;而形容孩子 “be as good as gold” 的意思则是他们 “很乖,表现很好”。看视频,跟主持人 Phil 学习四个包含单词 “gold” 的短语。
用法总结
1. “have a heart of gold” 有一颗金子般的心,非常善良和慷慨
She's always helpful, even when she's busy. She has a heart of gold.
He donated thousands of dollars to charity last year. He really has a heart of gold.
2. “be as good as gold” 很乖,表现很好
I didn't have any problems with them. They were as good as gold.
The children were as good as gold during the library visit today.
3. “be worth its weight in gold” 非常有用,很有帮助
Having friends who can fix things in your house is worth its weight in gold.
The old family recipe is worth its weight in gold – it's been passed down for generations.
4. “all that glitters is not gold” 闪光的未必是金子,不要被表象诱惑
When investing, remember that all that glitters is not gold.
Be careful when choosing a job. High-paying positions may have hidden problems – all that glitters is not gold.