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的“时间会证明一切”，也就是在不确定事情发展结果的情况下，只好顺其自然，留待时间来证明吧！
Sample usage（例句）：
A：Do you think Johnny and Sue are right for each other? B：I doubt it, but time will tell. A：你认为强尼和苏彼此合适吗？ B：我怀疑，但是时间会证明的。
由动物构成的英语俚语
在美国英语里，有许多常用俚语是由动物字眼构成的，相当的生动、形象。掌握它们，会你的口语和作文更地道，更生色！
Session I: It's a Zoo Out There(真象个动物园）
1. Smell a Rat = feel that something is wrong
可以用 I smell a rat 来表达自己感觉什么事情不正常、奇怪、不对头的意思，就象闻到死老鼠的味道一样。
范例对话:
A: How come the front door is open? Didn't you close it before we went shopping? B: I'm sure I did. I can't understand it. A: Frankly, I smell a rat.
B: Me, too. I'm convinced that something is definitely wrong here. A: We'd better call the police.
2. Fishy = strange and suspicious
同 smell a rat 意思相近，也表示感觉奇怪和怀疑，就象闻到鱼的腥臭味一样。
范例短文:
When the security guard（保安）saw a light in the store after closing hours, it seemed to him that there was something fishy going on. He called the central office and explained to his superior（上级） that he thought something strange and suspicious（令人怀疑的） was occuring.
3. Take the Bull by the Horns = take decisive action in a difficult situation 在困难的条件下作出决定性的动作，或不计安危，勇敢面对，直接面对，就象擒牛从牛角入手的方法。
范例短文:
Julie has always felt that she was missing out on a lot of fun because of her clumsiness（笨拙） on the dance floor. She had been putting off taking lessions, but she finally took the bull by the horns and went to a professional dance studio for help. She was tired of feeling left out and acted decisively to correct the situation.
4. For the Birds = uninteresting， meaningless, boring and silly 无聊、无趣，愚蠢的，只是为鸟儿们准备的。
范例短文:
They went to a poetry reading, but they got bored and restless. As far as they were concerned, it was for the birds! They left during an intermission（中间休息） because they found the reading totally uninteresting and meaningless.
5. Straight From the Horse's Mouth = from a reliable source
说话者本人的原话，或从可靠、权威人士处得来的信息。美国人在这里把说话的人比作大马了。
范例对话:
A: How did you find out that Jill was engaged?
B: I got the information from a very reliable source. A: You mean Jill told you so herself?
B: That's right. I got it straight from the horse's mouth
如何用天气话题开始对话
和别人聊天，天气是个经典的安全话题，那你会和人聊天气吗？来看看关于天气的经典对话，至少下次就不会无从开口了哦。 Part 1
A: It looks like it's going to be sunny. 今天看来像是个晴天。
B: Yes, it's much better than yesterday. 是的，比昨天好多了。
A: They say we're going to get some rain later. 据说待会儿要下雨。
B: Oh, let's just hope it stays[维持某种状态]warm. 哦，我只希望一直暖和下去。 PART 2
A: I think it's going to be a nice day. 我想今天会是一个好天。
B: It's certainly a big improvement over yesterday. 肯定比昨天大有好转。
A: But it's supposed to get cloudy and windy again this afternoon. 但是，据说今天下午又要转阴刮风了。
B: Well, the worst of the winter should be over. 不过，冬天最糟糕的一段日子总该过去了。 Part 3
A: It seems to be clearing up. 看来天要放晴了。
B: It's such a nice change. 真实令人高兴的转变。
A: I really don't think this weather will last. 我确实认为这样的好天长不了。
B: Let's just hope it doesn't get cold again. 但愿不会再冷。 PART 4
A: Beautiful day, isn't it? 今天天气真好，是不是?
B: Yes, it's not like what the radio said at all. 是的,一点也不像收音机里说的那样。
A: I wish it would stay this way for the weekend. 但愿整个周末都能保持这样的好天气。 B: As long as it doesn't snow! 只要不下雪就行啊!
如何委婉的拒绝别人的请求
I can't right now, but maybe later. 这意味着将来可能行.
Unfortunately, I've had a few things come up. 这是指有意外的事情发生了.
I'm trying to focus on finishing off some other things. 这是另一种方式表示你有一些没有完成的工作.