每日一句口语 527

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We went rock climbing at the weekend. I loved it, but my friend refused to try it. He’s got a real yellow streak¹.

我们周末去攀岩了。我爱攀岩，但我的朋友拒绝尝试。他真是胆小如鼠。

讲解：

如果说某人 has a yellow streak, 那意思就是此人比较胆怯、不勇敢。

如果一个人 has a mean streak, 那此人会经常做出卑劣、尖酸刻薄的事情。

My boss won't give me a pay rise - he's got a real mean streak.

我老板才不会给我加薪呢，他实在是吝啬。

1 streak   

n.条理，斑纹，倾向，少许，痕迹；v.加条纹，变成条纹，奔驰，快速移动

参考例句：

• The Indians used to streak their faces with paint.印第安人过去常用颜料在脸上涂条纹。
• Why did you streak the tree?你为什么在树上刻条纹？