A steam train arrives at Moorgate underground station in London to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the network. Photo: John Stillwell/PA Wire.
今日小常識(shí)
The London Underground network, often referred to as the Tube, celebrated its 150th anniversary recently. Special events were held across the network, with some lucky passengers being allowed to travel on this steam train, which was built in 1898.
倫敦地鐵網(wǎng)或通常說的“管道”(the Tube)最近舉行了150周年慶典并展開了各種各樣的活動(dòng)。一些幸運(yùn)乘客還獲準(zhǔn)坐上了這列1898年制造的蒸汽火車。
今日短語(yǔ)
如果形容某人做事的狀態(tài)是 full steam ahead, 意思就是此人全力以赴, 蓬勃向前。
例句
We must get this project finished before the presentation tomorrow. Come on, full steam ahead, team!
Natalie went full steam ahead with the plans for her wedding.
John, Sarah and Michael went full steam ahead in their attempt to climb Mount Kilimanjaro.
請(qǐng)注意
如果你 let off steam, 那就是說你一股腦地發(fā)泄出憤怒和失望情緒,通常以大聲喊叫的形式來出氣。
I'm sorry I shouted at you earlier, I was just letting off some steam.