内容简介

玩偶的尺寸可以是 “big（大的）”，动物的体型也可以是 “big（高大的）”，而某件事或某个人也可以 “big（非常重要，影响很大）”。比如，“a big deal” 指的就是 “非常重要或者严重的事情”。看视频，和主持人 Beth 一起学习四个包含单词 “big” 的短语。

用法总结

1. “a big deal” 非常重要或者严重的事情

• You're moving to Australia? That's a big deal. I won't see you for ages!

• Getting promoted to manager is a big deal for me.

2. “a big fish in a small pond” 小池中的大鱼；仅在小范围内很有影响

• I manage a small team, and I love it. I'd always rather be a big fish in a small pond.

• He has lots of qualifications, but he prefers to stay working at the small company in his hometown. He’s a big fish in a small pond.

3. “the big picture” 大局，最重要的部分

• You earn a lot of money, but you work so many hours and you're always tired. You need to think about the big picture and take a rest.

• Don't worry about minor mistakes; focus on the big picture.

4. “big shoes to fill” 巨大的责任；接替某人的职位，需要非常优秀才能和前任相媲美

• I don't envy the person taking over my boss's job. Those are big shoes to fill.

• The new CEO has big shoes to fill after the founder retired.