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Language Cafe: Slick

2017-12-05 英语咖啡屋 英语环球ChinaPlus

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Slick

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DefinitionIn action or thing operating in an impressively smooth, efficient, and apparently effortless way. Also someone who does something underhanded without getting caught.


Origin: Derived from the word "sleek" which also means smooth.

A

It was a slick stunt. He almost fell but he picked himself up with grace.

那个特技太漂亮(机灵)了。他几乎跌倒,但却优雅地起身。


B

The little Bluetooth speaker I ordered is such a slick thing that I really think it is worth the money I spent.

我定购的那个蓝牙音箱特棒,我觉得值了。


C

Don't be fooled by slick false teachers.

别被那些巧舌如簧的假老师给骗了。


D

That was some really slick passing by that basketball team.

(最后一句依然留给大家来翻译。)


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