Nghĩa của từ paid tribute|pay tributetrong Từ điển Tiếng Anh Show
honored, gave his respects
pay tribute to Thành ngữ, tục ngữA bad workman blames his tools.Blaming the tools for bad workmanship is an excuse for lack of skill.a bite to eata lunch, a snack We can grab a bite to eat at the arena. They sell snacks there.a bone to picksomething to argue about, a matter to discuss "Joe sounded angry when he said, ""I have a bone to pick with you."""a button shortintellectually deficienta couch-potatosomeone who never goes out or exercises: "He watches TV all day - what a couch-potato!"a credit toIdiom(s): be a credit to sb or sthTheme: BENEFIT to be of value or benefit to someone or something; to be of enough value or worth as to enhance someone or something. • I always want to be a credit to my school. • John is not what you would call a credit to his family. a fart in a windstorman act that has no effect, an unimportant event A letter to the editor of a paper is like a fart in a windstorm.a fine-toothed comba careful search, a search for a detail She read the file carefully - went over it with a fine-toothed comb.A friend to all is a friend to none.Someone who is a friend to everyone makes none of them feel special.a hard row to hoea difficult task, many problems A single parent has a hard row to hoe, working day and night.a hot potatoa situation likely to cause trouble to the person handling it The issue of the non-union workers is a real hot potato that we must deal with.a hot topicpopular topic, the talk of the town Sex is a hot topic. Sex will get their attention.a into g(See ass into gear)a little bird told mesomeone told me, one of your friends told me """How did you know that I play chess?"" ""Oh, a little bird told me."""a little bird told me|bird|little bird|tellTo have learned something from a mysterious, unknown, or secret source. "Who told you that Dean Smith was resigning?" Peter asked. "A little bird told me," Jim answered.A long row to hoeSomething that is a long row to hoe is a difficult task that takes a long time.a party to thata person who helps to do something bad Jane said she didn't want to be a party to computer theft.a pinch to grow an inchon your birthday, guests pinch you to help you grow taller """Happy birthday, Sal. Here's a pinch to grow an inch!"" ""Ouch!"""A rolling stone gathers no mossIdiom(s): A rolling stone gathers no mossTheme: LIFESTYLE A proverb that describes a person who keeps changing jobs or residences and, therefore, accumulates no possessions or responsibilities. • "John just can't seem to stay in one place," said Sally. "Oh, well, a rolling stone gathers no moss." • Bill has no furniture to bother with because he keeps on the move. He keeps saying that a rolling stone gathers no moss. A rolling stone gathers no moss.If a person keeps moving from place to place, they gain neither friends nor possessions. Another interpretation is that, by moving often, one avoids being tied down!a score to settlean argument to finish, a bone to pick I have a score to settle with him. He owes me a month's rent.a sharp tonguea tendency to reply sharply or sarcastically Karly is a beautiful girl, but her sharp tongue may be a problem.a slip of the tonguea spoken error or mistake, a word that slips out I said brew instead of blue. It was a slip of the tongue.a soft toucha person who will not refuse, an easy mark Barry's a soft touch. Let's ask him for a loan.A still tongue keeps a wise headWise people don't talk much.a stone's throwa short distance, 25 metres A deer came into the yard, just a stone's throw from our door.a storm in a teacupa lot of fuss over something small: "Don't worry about those two arguing. it's just a storm in a teacup."a sweet tootha need to eat candy, a craving for sugar After dinner we'll serve mints. Daddy has a sweet tooth, eh.a talking toa scolding, a personal lecture If he has a poor attitude, Dan will give him a talking to.a token gesturea small sign of thanks or recognition To thank us, they put our names in the paper - a token gesture.a tongue-lashinga scolding, a lecture, a talking to When Sis came home drunk, Dad gave her a tongue-lashing.A Toss-UpA result that is still unclear and can go either way.a total strangerone you have never seen, a perfect stranger """Can I give you a ride home?"" ""No. You're a total stranger."""a touch ofa little illness, minor symptoms Mary's not feeling well today. She has a touch of the flu.a tough act to followa performance that is not easy to equal Gail danced very well. That is a tough act to follow.a tough calla difficult decision, a hard choice Was the goal scored before the game ended? It's a tough call.a tough row to hoe(See a hard row to hoe)a tough time of ita time of stress or bad luck, a rough time of it When Bev left home she had a tough time of it. She had no job.a tower of strengtha person who helps you during a crisis, a brick When my parents were killed in an accident, Harry was a tower of strength to me.a word to the wise is sufficienta wise person understands when he hears a key word I can't discuss the plan, but a word to the wise is sufficient: progress.A-Town(city of) Atlantaabandon oneself togive oneself up completely to a feeling or desire放任；纵情；（感情）陷于；沉溺于He abandoned himself to grief．他陷于悲伤之中。 Never abandon yourself to despair．切勿自暴自弃。 You mustn't abandon yourself to pleasures．你不该一味享乐。 able to blindfoldedIdiom(s): able to do something blindfolded AND able to do something standing on one's headTheme: SKILL able to do something easily and quickly, possibly without even looking. (Informal. Able to can be replaced with can.) • Bill boasted that he could pass his driver's test blindfolded. • Mary is very good with computers. She can program blindfolded. • Dr. Jones is a great surgeon. He can take out an appendix standing on his head. able to breathe easily againIdiom(s): able to breathe (easily) again AND able to breathe (freely) againTheme: RELAXATION able to relax and recover from a busy or stressful time; able to catch one's breath. (Able to can be replaced with can.) • Now that the lion has been caught, well be able to breathe freely again. • Now that the annual sale is over, the sales staff will be able to breathe again. • Final exams are over, so I can breathe easily again. able to breathe freely againIdiom(s): able to breathe (easily) again AND able to breathe (freely) againTheme: RELAXATION able to relax and recover from a busy or stressful time; able to catch one's breath. (Able to can be replaced with can.) • Now that the lion has been caught, well be able to breathe freely again. • Now that the annual sale is over, the sales staff will be able to breathe again. • Final exams are over, so I can breathe easily again. able to makeIdiom(s): able to make sthTheme: ATTENDANCE able to attend an event. (Informal. Able to can be replaced with can.) • I don't think I'll be able to make your party, but thanks for asking me. • We are having another one next month. We hope you can make it then. able to standing on one's headIdiom(s): able to do something blindfolded AND able to do something standing on one's headTheme: SKILL able to do something easily and quickly, possibly without even looking. (Informal. Able to can be replaced with can.) • Bill boasted that he could pass his driver's test blindfolded. • Mary is very good with computers. She can program blindfolded. • Dr. Jones is a great surgeon. He can take out an appendix standing on his head. able to takeIdiom(s): able to take sthTheme: ENDURANCE able to endure something; able to endure abuse. (Often in the negative. Able to can be replaced with can.) • Stop yelling like that. I'm not able to take it anymore. • Go ahead, hit me again. I can take it. able to take a jokeIdiom(s): able to take a jokeTheme: FLEXIBILITY to be able to accept ridicule good-naturedly; to be the object or butt of a joke willingly. (Able to can be replaced with can.) • Let's play a trick on Bill and see if he's able to take a joke. • Better not tease Ann. She can't take a joke. able to take just so muchIdiom(s): able to take just so muchTheme: FRUSTRATION able to endure only a limited amount of discomfort. (Able to can be replaced with can.) • Please stop hurting my feelings. I’m able to take just so much. • I can take just so much. |
