内容简介

你可能会觉得 “game” 指的就是 “游戏，比赛”。比如，“game plan” 的意思就是 “为了成功或取胜而制定的策略或方案”。不过，“game” 还可以用来比喻 “行当，擅长的事情”。比如 “beat someone at their own game” 的意思其实是 “以其人之道还治其人之身，在某人擅长的领域击败他们”。看视频，跟主持人 Georgie 学习四个包含单词 “game” 的短语。

用法总结

1. “game plan” （为了成功或取胜而制定的）策略，方案

• You need to pass those exams to get into university, so what's your game plan?

• I think the other team is just bluffing. They don't have a game plan.

2. “at the top your game” 处于巅峰状态，表现绝佳

• My brother's band is playing at the UK's biggest venue next weekend – they're at the top of their game.

• Tilly has been at the top of her game lately. She's been delivering high-quality designs left and right!

3. “beat someone at their own game” 以其人之道还治其人之身，在某人擅长的领域击败他们

• The clothes company offered even better discounts than their competitors to beat them at their own game.

• I thought I was the expert at this sport! You really beat me at my own game there.

4. “game over” 游戏结束，一切都结束了；形容某事以失败告终

• If she sees the birthday cake before the party, it's game over – the surprise party will be ruined.

• Game over, guys. You've already lost this match.