Quiz Of The Day

 Choose the correct sentence:

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A) She don’t like coffee.

B) She doesn’t likes coffee.

C) She doesn’t like coffee.

D) She don’t likes coffee.

beat your brains out

 

beat your brains out

= to think very hard about something 

Susan has been beating her brains out trying to memorize all the terms and theories for the chemistry test.

Susan一直在拼命努力記住化學測驗的所有術語和理論。

Susan has been beating her brains out trying to solve the puzzles.

Susan一直在拼命努力解決謎題。

Mark has been beating his brains out trying to increase revenue from the marketing campaign.

Mark一直在拼命努力提高行銷活動的收入。

The coach was beating his brains out trying to identify the rival's weaknesses during the match.

這名教練在比賽期間拼命努力找出對手的弱點。

Some synonyms and antonyms for the phrase "beat your brains out":

Synonyms:

Rack your brain

Think hard 

Struggle to understand 

Wrack your brain 

Antonyms: 

Take it easy 

Act impulsively

Relax 

Go with the flow

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01. What does the phrase "beat your brains out" mean?

A) To relax and take it easy

B) To work extremely hard or put in excessive effort

C) To engage in physical exercise

D) To easily solve a problem

02. A student is trying very hard to solve a difficult puzzle. They say, “I’m beating my brains out.” What does it mean?

A. They are sleeping badly.

B. They are thinking hard.

C. They are eating fast.

D. They are quitting now.

afraid of your own shadow

 

afraid of your own shadow

= to be excessively timid

Since the car accident occurred last week, he’s become afraid of his own shadow and never crosses the zebra lines.

自從上週發生車禍後，他變得杯弓蛇影，再也不敢過斑馬線。

After that frightening experience, she has become afraid of her own shadow, avoiding crowded places.

經歷那次可怕的事件後，她變得杯弓蛇影，不敢去人多的地方。

After experiencing bullying in school, Susan became afraid of her own shadow, avoiding social situations altogether.

在校園霸凌的經歷後，Susan變得草木皆兵，完全迴避社交場合。

Following the news report about the fire, many in the neighborhood felt afraid of their own shadows, fearing that another fire might occur.

火災新聞報導後，附近許多居民都變得驚弓之鳥，擔心另一場火災可能發生。

Synonyms and antonyms for the phrase "afraid of your own shadow":

Synonyms:

Timid

Fearful

Cowardly 

Anxious

Antonyms:

Brave

Courageous

Bold

Fearless

Confident

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In which of the following contexts would the phrase "afraid of your own shadow" most appropriately apply?

A) A person who confidently presents at a public speaking event

B) Someone who avoids social situations due to extreme anxiety

C) An individual who enjoys exploring new places without fear

D) A child excitedly playing outside in the evening light

asleep at the wheel

 

asleep at the wheel

= someone is not focused or attentive to their responsibilities, which can result in mistakes or problems

The fatal accident could have been avoided if the bus driver hadn’t been asleep at the wheel.

如果巴士司機沒有在駕駛時睡著的話，這件致命事故本可以避免。

The company’s drop in sales indicated that they had been asleep at the wheel, neglecting market trends.

公司銷售額下滑表明他們疏於職守，忽視了市場趨勢。

Her grades began to slip, and her parents worried that she was asleep at the wheel when it came to her studies.

的成績開始下滑，父母擔心她在學業上掉以輕心。

His friends warned him that he was asleep at the wheel about his health, encouraging him to seek a check-up.

他的朋友們警告他對健康問題掉以輕心，鼓勵他去檢查一下。

Some synonyms and antonyms for the phrase "asleep at the wheel":

Synonyms

Negligent

Unattentive

Distracted

Inattentive

Careless 

Antonyms

Attentive

Vigilant

Aware

Focused

Responsible

Alert

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What does the phrase "asleep at the wheel" imply when used to describe someone's behavior in a professional context?

A) Performing tasks competently and diligently

B) Being unaware or negligent in responsibilities

C) Taking a well-deserved break during a busy day

D) Actively engaging in problem-solving and leadership

barking up the wrong tree

 

barking up the wrong tree

= making a mistake when trying to find a solution 

If you think scolding your dog will stop him from barking at strangers on the street, you are barking up the wrong tree; your dog needs proper training instead.

如果你以為責罵你的狗就能阻止牠對街上的陌生人吠叫，那你就大錯特錯了；你的狗需要適當的訓練。

If you think that taking a miracle pill will replace healthy eating and exercise, you’re barking up the wrong tree; a balanced lifestyle is key to good health.

如果你以為吃一顆神奇的藥丸可以取代健康飲食和運動，那你就大錯特錯了；均衡的生活方式才是維持健康的關鍵。

If you think that giving your child more screen time will keep them entertained, you’re barking up the wrong tree; they need engaging activities to stimulate their creativity.

如果你以為多給孩子看手機和電腦的螢幕就能讓他們保持娛樂，那你就大錯特錯了；他們需要有趣且能激發創意的活動。

If you believe skipping breakfast will help you lose weight, you’re barking up the wrong tree; it’s important for your health.

如果你相信不吃早餐可以幫你減重，那你就大錯特錯了；早餐對健康很重要。

Some synonyms and antonyms for "barking up the wrong tree":

Synonyms:

Misguided

Off track 

Chasing the wrong lead

Looking in the wrong place

Antonyms:

On the right track

Correct

Accurate

Spot on

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01. What does the phrase "barking up the wrong tree" mean?

A) To make a successful attempt at something

B) To pursue a misguided course of action or wrong assumption

C) To find a solution to a difficult problem

D) To experience good fortune unexpectedly

02. If you blame Sam for the mistake but it was Lisa, you are __________.

A) barking up wrong tree

B) hitting the target

C) calling for help

D) solving the case

aggravate

 

aggravate

= to make a situation worse 

The heavy rain last night aggravated the flooding on the coast of the town.

昨晚的大雨加劇了鎮上海岸的洪水。

The construction work nearby aggravated the traffic situation, causing delays for commuters.

附近的施工使交通情況惡化，造成通勤族的延誤。

Not getting enough sleep can aggravate anxiety, leading to increased stress levels.

睡眠不足會加劇焦慮，導致壓力增加。

Injury to the same area can aggravate existing pain, making recovery more challenging.

同一部位的受傷會使既有的疼痛惡化，讓復原更加困難。

Some synonyms and antonyms for the word "aggravate":

Synonyms: 

Worsen

Intensify

Amplify

Heighten

Antonyms:

Alleviate 

Ease

Soothe

Reduce

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01. Which of the following sentences correctly uses the word "aggravate"?

A) The loud music seemed to aggravate her headache.

B) He tried to aggravate his skills through practice.

C) The calm weather helped to aggravate the tension in the room.

D) She wanted to aggravate her relationship with her friends.

02. What does the verb "aggravate" mean?

A) make worse

B) fix completely

C) feel surprised

D) give a present